Archives Tag: Catfish

Food

How to Clean and Marinate Catfish

April 19, 2022

I’m a full-blooded Ada Omabala so it’s only natural for me to love fresh fish. It features prominently in some of our local delicacies like ofe nsala, ove arigbi, ji mmili oku, and pepper soup. Our river, the Omabala River, provides us with different varieties of fresh fish like alila, asa, okpo, egbili, and ekwum. … Continue reading How to Clean and Marinate Catfish

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Food

Eni Ikan Fun Furu, a Delicacy of the Nupe People of Niger State

April 19, 2022

Niger State is reputed to be the largest state in Nigeria in terms of land mass. It is also called the power state because of the existence of three hydroelectric power stations namely the Shiroro, Kainji, and Jebba power stations in the state. The Nupe are one of the three major ethnic groups in Niger. … Continue reading Eni Ikan Fun Furu, a Delicacy of the Nupe People of Niger State

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Did You Know?

Did You Know: Nigeria is the World’s Largest Producer of Catfish

April 19, 2022

The dark, whiskered catfish is one of the most widely cultivated fish species in Nigeria. It’s favored by commercial scale fish farmers as a money spinning breed; that’s because it’s considered a delicacy by a large section of the country’s population. You’ll find a bunch of them swimming about in a bowl at a fish … Continue reading Did You Know: Nigeria is the World’s Largest Producer of Catfish

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DIY

DIY: How To Make Catfish Viscera Oil

April 19, 2022

Catfish viscera oil is made from the viscera – internal organs of the catfish. Catfish oil is a dietary source of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids which help maintain heart and vascular health in humans. The omega-3 levels in catfish are very low compared to other fish species but have notable health benefits. It lowers lower … Continue reading DIY: How To Make Catfish Viscera Oil

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BUSINESS

7 Things to consider before starting a fish farm

April 19, 2022

Fish farming falls under the animal production sector of Agriculture, which can also be described as Aquaculture. Aquaculture is the farming of aquatic organism — fishes, crustaceans, mollusks etc., in fresh, salty or brackish water. Fishes are a known source for protein, and fish farming involves the planned growth and cultivation of fishes in tanks … Continue reading 7 Things to consider before starting a fish farm

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