We’ll review Shea Butter ban—FG

By Vivian Emoni The Federal Government has assured Shea nut stakeholders that it would review the export ban, citing concerns over its impact on local producers, exporters and foreign exchange earnings. Dr Jumoke Oduwole, Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, gave the assurance at a Stakeholders’ Validation Session on RawContinue Reading

MAN applauds FG’s ban on wood exports

Collins Yakubu-Hammer Mrs Ngozi Oyewole, Chairperson, Wood & Wood Products/Furniture Sectoral Group of the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN), has commended the Federal Government’s nationwide ban on the export of wood and allied products. In a statement on Friday in Abuja, Oyewole described the ban as “excellent and timely newsContinue Reading

Tinubu approves 6-month temporary ban on export of sheanuts

Ban By Salisu Sani-dris President Bola Tinubu has approved a 6-month temporary ban on the export of raw sheanuts to curb informal trade, boost local processing, protect and grow Nigeria’s shea industry. Vice-President Kashim Shettima announced the president’s directive during a multi-stakeholder meeting at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The NewsContinue Reading

Saudi authorities ban political, sectarian expressions at Hajj sites

By Deji Abdulwahab Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Interior has announced a strict ban on taking photographs, videos or raising political and sectarian expressions at main Hajj sites. In a statement, the ministry emphasised that pilgrims are prohibited from taking photographs or recording videos within Masjid al-Haram in Makkah, Masjid an-NabawiContinue Reading