Nigeria Extends Shea-Nut Export Ban to Boost Domestic Processing

Nigeria extended a ban on shea nut exports by a year, reinforcing a drive to curb raw commodity shipments and boost local value addition.

The extension aims to “deepen processing capacity within Nigeria, enhance livelihoods in shea-producing communities, and promote the growth of Nigerian exports anchored on value-added products,” President Bola Tinubu said in a statement Thursday.