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.
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The Coordinator of Government Activities in the Territories has urged the UN to collect over 400 humanitarian aid trucks waiting in Kerem Shalom. Israel has opened the crossing to Gaza, expanded distribution routes, and increased collection hours to facilitate aid delivery. The Coordinator emphasized that the UN must do its part to ensure the aid reaches Gaza's residents. With the infrastructure in place, the ball is in the UN's court to fulfill its humanitarian obligations and alleviate the suffering of those in need in Gaza.