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.
The Israeli military says it bombed the Hezbollah launchers used in the missile attacks aimed at the Megiddo Airfield, located near the city of Afula.
The military, writing on X, said it also attacked dozens of Hezbollah “targets” in several areas of southern Lebanon.
As we’ve been reporting, Hezbollah claimed six attacks on Israeli airbases and an explosives factory earlier on Tuesday morning. Israel said it intercepted most of the projectiles and that some fell in open areas.