Friday, 24 June 2016

Muslim Fast: Prices of Egg Hit The Roof In Nigeria



Egg is a daily consumable in many Nigerian menu. It is consume by nearly everyone in the country one way or the other.
However, prior to the Ramadan fast that is currently being observed by Muslims in the country, a crate of egg was sold between N500 and N600 naira at the whole sale prices while in retail shops, it was sold between N650 and N700 naira respectively. However, since the beginning of the fast, a crate of egg now go for between N900 and N850 in  major cities while the prices are N50 and N30 naira lesser in adjoining communities.

Findings revealed that it was due to high demand by Muslims as egg is a major part of the food being used to break their fast daily, especially Muslims from the Northern part of the country. Demands for egg has gone astronomical due to the fact that some Muslim faithful buy egg in bucks to share to the needy and family members that is why demand has over shot supply.

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