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Muslim Leaders Create Market in Lagos to Make Food More Affordable for Residents
Muslim scholars in Mushin, Lagos, under the League of Islamic Leaders, have launched an initiative called the Market of Convenience (MFC) to provide food items at more affordable prices.
The market, designed to ease the financial burden on Lagos residents, particularly Muslims, aims to serve as a community-driven solution to Nigeria’s rising economic challenges.
During a one-day sensitization program in Lagos, the Convener and Chairman of the MFC initiative, Alhaji Musoddiq Sanni, called on religious leaders to support the project.
He emphasized that the market was created to offer an alternative shopping experience for essential food items while promoting fairness in trade.
Sanni explained, “This market is not just about selling food; it’s about creating an avenue where justice and fairness in business transactions, as instructed by Allah in the Qur’an, are upheld.”
The MFC, which has been officially registered with the Corporate Affairs Commission and the Lagos State Ministry of Agriculture, represents a significant step toward addressing the economic hardship faced by many Nigerians.
Sanni mentioned the importance of establishing branches of the market across Lagos, including in Ikeja, to expand access to affordable food items.
He encouraged religious leaders in Ikeja to replicate the model in their communities, emphasizing that such initiatives align with the values of the Muslim community.
Alhaji Sulaimon Olanijo, Chairman of the League of Islamic Leaders in Mushin, added that the market could significantly alleviate the difficulties many Muslims face when purchasing food.
He urged other Muslim organizations to adopt the MFC system, stating that collaboration among Islamic groups could help realize the dream of establishing similar markets nationwide.
Olanijo also noted that this initiative supports the Federal Government’s push for food security.
The importance of cooperative societies was another key focus during the program.
Sanni mentioned that the League of Islamic Leaders is developing a detailed operational blueprint to ensure the market adheres to Islamic principles (Sharia) while remaining accessible to all.
He stated, “The idea of cooperation and collective effort is essential in our faith, and the MFC is a manifestation of that principle.”
Alhaji Abdul-Rahmon Abdul-Azeez, Chairman of the Council of Imams in Ikeja Division, commended the initiative, noting that it comes at a time when food prices have skyrocketed, leaving many struggling to meet their basic needs.
He added that the MFC has the potential to significantly reduce the cost of living if its model is widely embraced.
The cost of refilling a 12.5kg cylinder of cooking gas in Nigeria went up slightly in May 2025, rising by 2.18% compared to the previous month. The average price now stands at N20,709.11, up from N20,268.06 recorded in April. This update was captured in the latest Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) Price Watch report for May, released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS).
According to the report, Delta State topped the list with the highest refill price at N23,356.56, followed by Abia at N22,953.01, and Ebonyi at N22,943.30. On the other hand, residents in Yobe, Lagos, and Kebbi states paid the least, with refill prices of N18,500, N18,536, and N18,606.60, respectively.
When compared to the same period last year, gas prices have jumped significantly, rising by 32% from N15,627.40 recorded in May 2024 to the current average. The NBS is yet to release figures for June 2025.
Customers of Guaranty Trust Holding Company (GTCO) across Nigeria should brace for early branch closures on Monday, June 30, 2025, as the banking group kicks off its routine half-year audit.
In an official announcement shared on their verified X (formerly Twitter) page, GTCO informed customers that all their branches nationwide will stop attending to walk-in customers earlier than usual to allow for internal review processes.
The bank assured the public that this temporary adjustment is strictly for operational reasons tied to their mandatory half-year audit, a common practice among financial institutions to check financial records, processes, and compliance levels.
While in-person services will pause earlier that day, GTCO encouraged customers to make use of their digital banking platforms. Options such as internet banking, mobile apps, ATMs, and USSD codes, which will remain available 24/7 for essential banking transactions.
MRS filling stations, a key partner of Dangote Refinery, has announced a new petrol price hike, raising its pump prices across the country. In a price update shared on its official X page on Saturday, the company revealed that the new rates now range from N925 to N955 per litre, up from the previous N825 to N895 range.
This means petrol will now sell for N925 in Lagos, N935 in the South-west, N955 in the North-west and South-east, N945 in the North-central, and N955 in the North-east. For Lagos and Abuja, motorists will now pay N925 and N945 per litre at MRS stations, an increase from N875 and N895 respectively.
Meanwhile, NNPC retail stations have kept their pump prices unchanged at N875 in Lagos and N895 in Abuja as of Saturday evening. The nationwide increase comes amid rising global crude oil prices triggered by tensions in the Middle East, particularly the ongoing Israel-Iran conflict.
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