Nigeria's President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced a six-month suspension on raw shea exports to boost local processing, job creation, and protect the shea value chain, predominantly benefiting women. This move aims to increase Nigeria's share in the $6.5 billion global shea market, currently capturing less than 1% despite producing nearly 40% of the world's supply. The initiative is part of the Renewed Hope Agenda, focusing on creating value domestically and competing globally. Vice President Kashim Shettima will lead efforts to expand processing capacity and ensure the reform brings lasting prosperity to farmers, women, and the nation.
No injuries after Hezbollah rocket attacks on northern Israel
Hezbollah has claimed four rocket attacks on Israeli positions along the border, but no casualties have been reported so far.
The armed Lebanese group said its fighters launched rockets at a deployment of Israeli enemy soldiers in the vicinity of the Zarit barracks and achieved a direct hit.
Hezbollah also targeted soldiers around the settlement of Kfar Yofal, the Dovev barracks, and Talat al-Taihat with rockets, having claimed five attacks so far today.
Rocket sirens sounded across multiple Israeli communities along the border.