The Bright Side: Nigerian fishermen hold fast to tradition amid rapid urban growth

The Bright Side: Nigerian fishermen hold fast to tradition amid rapid urban growth

[France 24 - Africa] - 6/08/2025
Beneath the looming luxury apartment towers rising along the reservoir’s edge, Maniru Umar dips his oar into the water, guiding his shallow wooden canoe through thick reeds. Motivated by a blend of pride and necessity, Umar and his fellow fishermen in Nigeria’s fast-growing capital continue to (…)
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