Nigeria: Tinubu Lauded Over Extension of Raw Shea Nut Export Ban

Bola Ahmed Tinubu has been commended for approving the extension of the ban on the export of raw shea nuts, a policy widely seen as a move to boost local processing and strengthen Nigeria’s agro-industrial value chain.

An engineer and agribusiness strategist, Alex Omaghomi, who applauded the decision, described it as a significant step towards promoting value addition in the country’s agricultural sector.

The export restriction, recently extended for another year from February 26, 2026, to…