Tinubu Halts Raw Shea Exports, Moves to Secure $6.5bn Global Market Share
Abuja, August 27, 2025 — President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced a six-month suspension of raw shea exports as part of bold reforms aimed at positioning Nigeria to fully benefit from the global shea industry, valued at $6.5 billion. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the President described shea as “Nigeria’s green wealth,” noting that