Muslims in Oyo express frustration over exorbitant Sallah ram prices ahead of Eid-el-Kabir 2026. High transport costs and weak purchasing power blamed.

Muslims in Oyo express frustration over exorbitant Sallah ram prices ahead of Eid-el-Kabir 2026. High transport costs and weak purchasing power blamed.

Ram sellers in Kano livestock markets have expressed concern over low patronage in spite of high supply, with less than a week to Eid-el-Kabir.

Soaring ram prices are dampening Eid-el-Adha celebrations across Nigeria. Many families struggle to afford sacrificial rams amid economic hardship.

By Esther Onyegbula As Muslims across Nigeria prepare for the Eid-el-Kabir celebration, popularly known as Sallah, rising food prices, expensive livestock and increasing…

Economic crunch, rising petrol prices triggered by the Middle East war and insurgency have driven costs of sheep up ahead of Sallah

Prices of sheep, which are favoured for the celebrations, range from 250,000 naira (about $183) to 1.2 million naira, depending on the size.