By Kayode Sanni-Arewa and Prosper Olayiwola
President Bola Tinubu has ordered temporary ban on export of raw Shea Nuts, with immediate effect.
The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Sen. Abubakar Kyari, made this known at the presidential villa, Abuja, on Tuesday 
Vice-President Kashim Shettima is, at the moment, presiding over an implementation meeting with critical stakeholders on the Presidential directive.(NAN)
Nigeria accounted for more than 39% of global shea nuts production with Niger State being the largest producer.
Other notable producing states include Kwara, Kogi, Kebbi, and Kaduna States.
Nigerian shea nuts are in high demand globally, particularly in the cosmetics and food industries with the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, and Japan among others listed as major importers.
