Nigeria bans exports of raw shea nuts used for cosmetic products to help grow its economy 23 mins ago The Nigerian government has announced a six-month ban on the export of raw shea nuts, an essential raw material for making cosmetic products. Authorities said the ban will boost local industries and help grow the country into a global supplier of refined shea butter and other skincare ingredients. It is meant to be reviewed after the six months. Nigeria's vice president said the country currently contributes to just 1% of the $6.5-billion global market in shea products despite producing 40% of the world’s supply of the crop.

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