The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has announced the reviewed Hajj fare for the 2026 pilgrimage, with prices dropping across all zones.
According to a statement by Fatima Sanda Usara, Deputy Director Information and Public Relations for NAHCON, the new fares are as follows:
– Maiduguri/Yola Zone: N7,579,020.96 (down from N8,118,033.67)
– Northern Zone: N7,696,769.76 (down from N8,244,813.67)
– Southern Zone: N7,991,141.76 (down from N8,561,013.67)
The revised fares were computed based on an exchange rate of N1,443 per US Dollar.
The statement reads:
“After extensive consultations with relevant stakeholders and the necessary approval from the appropriate authorities, the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) wishes to announce the reviewed Hajj fare for the 2026 pilgrimage as follows:
“Maiduguri/Yola Zone: N7,579,020.96 (previously N8,118,033.67)
Northern Zone: N7,696,769.76 (previously N8,244,813.67)
Southern Zone: N7,991,141.76 (previously N8,561,013.67)
“The revised fares were computed based on an exchange rate of N1,443 per US Dollar.
Consequently, intending pilgrims from the respective zones will enjoy reductions of N539,013, N548,043.91, and N569,871.91 respectively.
Considering time constraints and Saudi Arabia’s payment framework, intending pilgrims are advised to complete their Hajj fare remittances by 5th December 2026.
“This is to accommodate all transfers to NAHCON’s IBAN account before Saudi Arabia’s deadline. The Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has set 21st December as deadline for transferring of all funds for basic services contract and has vowed not to extend the date.
“Meanwhile, transfers into IBAN accounts take 10 to two weeks before being credited which may be impossible to beat without the deadline shifted earlier, which is the 5th of December.”
The commission warned that previous slots allocation to states no longer stands, and slots will be allocated on a first-come-first-served basis.
“In a meeting early this morning of 10th, November 2025, it was announced that previous slots allocation to states no longer stands and is a matter of states that remit their Hajj fares earlier will secure slots for the registered number- first-come-first-served,” NAHCON said.
