Food and energy prices, Starvation, Global survey, Developing world, Sea piracy, Fishing vessels, Crew members, Nigerian Trawler Owners Association, Navy, International Trade Promotion Fair

PM News . 20 October 2008 . Pg 10

100%

The BBC has found that 26 countries, including Nigeria, are being severely affected by rising global food and energy prices, with many people cutting back on what they eat. In Nigeria, 58% of respondents said they have been affected "a great deal" by the price increases. Additionally, a group of fishing vessels with 96 crew members have been taken hostage by sea pirates in Bayelsa State, and the Nigerian Trawler Owners Association is appealing to the government for help in rescuing the men and vessels.

Summary

Summary may not be accurate; generated by machine learning.

The BBC has found that 26 countries, including Nigeria, are being severely affected by rising global food and energy prices, with many people cutting back on what they eat. In Nigeria, 58% of respondents said they have been affected "a great deal" by the price increases. Additionally, a group of fishing vessels with 96 crew members have been taken hostage by sea pirates in Bayelsa State, and the Nigerian Trawler Owners Association is appealing to the government for help in rescuing the men and vessels.