{
  "id": 919990,
  "title": "2027 hajj: Intending pilgrims to pay N7.88m",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/15/2027-hajj-intending-pilgrims-to-pay-n7-88m",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-15T00:16:11.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/2027-hajj-intending-pilgrims-to-pay-n7-88m/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has announced that intending pilgrims for the 2027 Hajj exercise will have to pay fees ranging from N7,560,822 to N7,882,822, depending on their departure zones. These fares were approved by the Federal Government after consultations with relevant stakeholders in Saudi Arabia. The commission explained that the approved fares took into account current exchange rates and service costs. Those departing from the Maiduguri/Yola zone will pay the least amount, while those from the Southern Zone will pay the highest fee. Pilgrims who have already deposited N5m will need to pay the remaining balance to finalize their registration. NAHCON has set September 26, 2026, as the final deadline for uploading intending pilgrims’ biometric data and December 2, 2026, as the deadline for states to remit all 2027 Hajj fares. Failure to meet these deadlines will result in the loss of allocated Hajj slots.",
  "summary": "Intending pilgrims for the 2027 Hajj exercise will pay up to N7.88 million, NAHCON announced. Learn about the 2027 Hajj fare and payment deadlines. Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-hajj-intending-pilgrims-to-pay-n7-88m/",
  "key_points": [
    "Intending pilgrims for 2027 Hajj to pay N7.88m in fees",
    "Fees range from N7.56m to N7.88m based on departure zones",
    "Final deadlines: September 26, 2026, for biometric data; December 2, 2026, for state remittance"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The new hajj fee structure means intending pilgrims will have to pay more to embark on the pilgrimage, with Southern Zone pilgrims facing the highest cost.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Punch",
        "title": "2027 hajj: Intending pilgrims to pay N7.88m",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/15/2027-hajj-intending-pilgrims-to-pay-n7-88m-921155",
        "published": "2026-08-15T00:29:47.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}