Nigeria, Feb. 21 -- Three days into Ramadan, the traditional period of communal sharing and reflection in Kano State has been marred by a stinging shortage of eggs.

In a city where eggs are a vital staple for Iftar (the meal that breaks the fast), empty shelves and bare crates have sparked widespread concern among residents.

What was once the most accessible protein for the common man has become a rare commodity. Prices have surged to a level that many households simply cannot navigate during this holy month.

The shortage is rooted in economic pressures that crippled local poultry production long before the crescent moon was sighted. Ibrahim Idris, a major egg distributor operating in the Tudun Yola Quarters, points to a high cost of p...