Biase

About

Biase is a Local Government Area of Cross River State, Nigeria, with its headquarters in the town of Akpet Central. It covers about 1,310 square kilometres and had a population of 169,183 at the 2006 census. The area's economy relies heavily on fishing, with farming of crops such as banana, cashew, kolanut, oil palm and yam also important. Oil exploration companies operating in and around the area support local development, and commerce is active, particularly at the major Akpet market.