We have done all needed, says shea butter president

 

The National Shea Products Association of Nigeria (NASPAN), Mohammed Ahmed Kontagora has commended the joint effort of the Federal Government ( FG) towards ensuring preservation of the shea nuts for local productivity.

Pres Tinubu extends raw shea nuts export ban

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the extension of the ban placed on the export of raw shea nuts for another year, effective from February 26, 2026, to the following month of next year.

FG bans raw shea nuts for export

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed that a six-month temporary ban be placed on the unprocessed shea nuts from being exported.

Reason for shea butter scarcity

Scarcity of Shea butter has been attributed to the neglect of the sub sector for many years by the government despite the huge earnings of over $72m annually as the highest producer in the world.

Images speak @ the 2nd Annual Shea Conference 2021 held in Abuja.

Images speak @ the 2nd Annual Shea Conference 2021 held in Abuja. See more images below..

Shea nuts/butter approve for trading on exchange floor, says Nat. President

The National President of National Shea Products Association of Nigeria (NASPAN), Mohammed Ahmed Kontagora has said that the two derivatives from shea ( nuts and butter) would soon join other agricultural commodities being traded on the floor of Exchange Commission.