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New Paths to Profit for Nigerian Fish Farmers

21st March 2017

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This World Bank clip looks at the extent to which the Nigerian demand for fish offers opportunity for its fish farmers - however, in the past, a lot of the factors required were imported and profit margins small.

However, the West Africa Agricultural Productivity Program (WAAPP) has allowed Nigerian fish farmers to increase the value-added, by encouraging them to process their fish and thus make greater profit.

New Paths to Profit for Nigerian Fish Farmers

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