Month: December 2023

FULL LIST: Saudi Increases Slots for Nigerian Tour Operators to Participate in 2024 Hajj

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The Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has approved Federal Government of Nigeria’s demand to increase the 2024 slots of Tour Operators from 10 to 40.

The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria, NAHCON, while announcing the increment in a statement by Fatima Sanda Usara, Assistant Director, Public Affairs, said it is sequel to numerous consultations with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia by the Nigerian government.

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Niger Military Refuses to Free Ex-leader Mohamed Bazoum

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Niger’s military leader has refused to release the country’s deposed president in exchange for sanctions being lifted.

Ecowas – an alliance of West African countries – made the offer after a summit on Sunday.

It has demanded the release of Mohamed Bazoum several times since he was put under house arrest in late July.

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