Hajj 2025: Nigerian Pilgrims to Receive Cash for Travel After Shettima’s Intervention

In a significant policy shift, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has approved the disbursement of Basic Travel Allowance (BTA) in cash for Nigerian pilgrims attending the 2025 Hajj. This move follows Vice President Kashim Shettima’s intervention. A statement issued by Stanley Nkwocha, the vice president’s spokesperson, confirmed that the CBN’s decision overturns an earlier […]