NOA Warns Traders Against Food Price Hikes During Ramadan And Lent

The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has cautioned traders across the country against hoarding or inflating the prices of essential food items as Muslims and Christians observe Ramadan and Lent.

NOA Director‑General Lanre Issa‑Onilu said the agency has received reports that some marketers are deliberately creating scarcity to exploit the season. He described the practice as unfair, economically harmful, and contrary to the spirit of compassion, sacrifice, and communal support that both holy periods represent.

The agency urged traders to act responsibly and support citizens during the fasting and reflection seasons...