IN BRIEF - The Norwegian Seafood Council has urged the Federal Government (FG) to expedite the approval of zero-percent import duty on stockfish.
NIGERIA
Monday, December 02, 2024
This move, according to the Council, is crucial to ensuring that this affordable protein source becomes more accessible to Nigerian households, particularly children, reports by Chinenye Anuforo from The Sun.
Speaking during a visit to Otto foodstuff market Abiodun Cheke, Consultant for the Norwegian Seafood Council in Nigeria, emphasised the importance of this initiative: “By reducing import duties, we can significantly lower prices, making it more accessible to the average Nigerian. This will help combat protein deficiency, especially among children, and prevent malnutrition-related diseases like kwashiorkor.”
She said the Norwegian Seafood Council has been actively working to improve Nigeria’s fisheries sector through various initiatives, including organizing periodic training sessions on quality assurance and sustainable fishing practices to enhance the quality of Nigerian aquaculture products.
Also, Mr. Svein Baera, the Norwegian Ambassador to Nigeria, expressed admiration for the popularity of Norwegian stockfish in the Nigerian market. Despite the long distance, the product’s freshness and durability have made it a staple in many Nigerian households.
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Source: The Fish Site | Read the full article here
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Author: Gareth Moore / fishfarmingexpert | Read the full article here
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NIGERIA
Speaking during a visit to Otto foodstuff market Abiodun Cheke, Consultant for the Norwegian Seafood Council in Nigeria, emphasised the importance of this initiative: “By reducing import duties, we can significantly lower prices, making it more accessible to the average Nigerian. This will help combat protein deficiency, especially among children, and prevent malnutrition-related diseases like kwashiorkor.”
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PHILIPPINES
More than 300 leaders will meet in Cebu to advance digital tools for responsible fisheries
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Growing European demand drives freshwater fish shipments
JAPAN
OMAN
Season runs from September 1 through November, with sustainability rules and expanding aquaculture investment.
CANADA
Canadian insect producer Entosystem has secured independent verification of greenhouse gas emission reductions generated by its ENVOL project, making it eligible to generate and commercialise certified carbon credits through the CSA Group’s EcoProjects Registry.
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ZIMBABWE
Initiative supports Zimbabwe’s goal of building a US$1 billion fisheries and aquaculture industry by 2030
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