Shea Shock: Nigeria's Export Ban Hurts Women

29/09/2025 2 min
Shea Shock: Nigeria's Export Ban Hurts Women

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Nigeria's shea butter boom hits a snag! A new government ban on raw shea nut exports, intended to boost local processing, is devastating the livelihoods of women who harvest the crop. Discover how this sudden policy shift crashed prices, leaving families struggling to survive, and explore the debate over whether this short-term pain will lead to long-term gain for Nigeria's shea industry. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.