Tinubu Orders Temporary Ban on Export of Raw Shea Nuts

President Bola Tinubu has directed an immediate, temporary ban on the export of raw shea nuts.

Abubakar Kyari, minister of agriculture and food security, announced the measure on Tuesday, saying it is intended to boost local processing and add value within Nigeria.

Kyari explained that the policy aligns with broader regional strategies in West Africa, where countries such as Ghana and Burkina Faso have restricted raw shea exports to strengthen domestic processing capacity, create jobs, and increase export revenues from finished products.