Nigeria, Feb. 26 -- President Bola Tinubu has approved a one-year extension of the ban on the export of raw shea nuts, reinforcing the federal government's push for local value addition and industrial growth.

The decision was disclosed in a statement issued on Wednesday by presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga. According to the statement, the decision aligns with the administration's Renewed Hope Agenda and broader efforts to position Nigeria as a competitive player in global agricultural value chains.

"President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the ban on the export of raw shea nuts for a further one year, from February 26, 2026, to February 25, 2027," the statement said.

The extension, which takes effect from 26 February 2026 to 25 Fe...