Economic impact stories

Something is quietly breaking the backs of the people who feed this community. In Brass, a town whose heartbeat has always been tied to the water, fishermen are waking up to a reality that is getting harder to ignore fuel now costs more than most of them can comfortably afford, and it is threatening the […]

Crayfish fishing is a major source of livelihood for many coastal communities in Nigeria, especially in Brass and other riverine areas of Bayelsa State. However, one growing challenge facing fishermen today is the rising cost of crayfish net. Almost every week, prices increase in the market, making it harder for fishermen to replace old or

Fuel price in Brass Local Government Area of Bayelsa State remains at ₦1,050 per liter, and the impact is being felt most by fishermen whose livelihoods depend entirely on fuel-powered boats. Despite expectations that fuel prices would ease, the situation in Brass has not changed, leaving many fishing households under growing financial pressure. For communities