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Originally published by Capital Businessbusiness
February 26, 2026
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Nigeria extends ban on raw shea nut export
Tinubu extended the ban to Feb. 25, 2027, saying the decision 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, according to a State House statement la..
✨ Key Highlights
Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has extended the ban on the export of raw shea nuts for an additional year, until February 25, 2027. This move aims to boost domestic processing and value-added exports.
- The ban, first implemented on August 26, 2025, is intended to deepen Nigeria's processing capacity for shea nuts.
- Key decision-maker: Nigerian President Bola Tinubu.
- Shea butter, a value-added product, can fetch 10 to 20 times the price of raw shea nuts.
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