Archives Tag: Nigeria’s Fishing Economy
Origin of Nigerian Foods: Fisherman’s Soup
April 19, 2022
Nigeria is blessed with a number of waterways. These bodies of water- rivers and rivulets, creeks, lagoons and lakes, provide food, channels of communication and trade between various Nigerian communities. Fishing is an ancient profession in Nigeria. It used to be the dominant profession of people in riverine areas. It was a gendered occupation; only … Continue reading Origin of Nigerian Foods: Fisherman’s Soup
Nigeria Listed Among World’s Top Fishing Economies
April 19, 2022
Among the world’s ten fishing economies, three African countries have been listed to indicate the growing role fish farming plays as a vital source of economic opportunities, livelihood and nutrition for these countries. According to the data from the United Nation’s Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), these African countries are Uganda, Tanzania and Nigeria, … Continue reading Nigeria Listed Among World’s Top Fishing Economies
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