Nigeria, Feb. 20 -- The Director General of the Agency, Mallam Lanre Issa-Onilu, gave the warning in a statement on Thursday.

There have been reports indicating that certain marketers are deliberately withholding staple commodities commonly consumed during the fasting period, thereby creating artificial scarcity and driving up prices to the detriment of ordinary Nigerians.

The NOA boss, who expressed concern over the development, noted that such practices are not only economically disruptive but morally indefensible, particularly during a sacred season that emphasises compassion, sacrifice, generosity, and social responsibility.

"This is a period that calls for reflection, charity, and empathy for the less privileged. It is deeply tro...