Hisbah

As Ramadan commenced on February 18, 2026, state governments across Nigeria have introduced policy adjustments including reduced working hours for civil servants, while religious enforcement bodies issue dress code restrictions and health experts provide fasting guidance.

The Christian Association of Nigeria has raised alarm over a proposed Hisbah law in Niger State, cautioning that the religious policing framework could threaten religious freedom and exacerbate sectarian tensions in the north-central state.

Christian groups and civil society organizations mount opposition to Niger State's proposed religious law enforcement commission, raising concerns about religious freedom and social cohesion in Nigeria's Middle Belt.