Sallah 2026: Nigerians Scale Down Celebrations as Prices Soar

Nigerians are marking Eid el-Kabir amid soaring inflation and surging food and livestock costs. Latest figures from the National Bureau of Statistics put headline inflation at 15.69 percent in April 2026. Premium rams now fetch between ₦750,000 and over ₦1.5 million, forcing many families to pool resources, buy cows or turn to fish and poultry. At markets around Abuja, medium-sized rams cost up to ₦500,000, while larger breeds exceed ₦800,000. Traders report sharp hikes in rice, tomatoes, onions, pepper and cooking oil as transport and feed expenses climb. Sellers are appealing for government support to cut transport costs and ease conditions for farmers and traders ahead of the celebration.

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