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.
Elon Musk has floated the idea of creating a new political party in the United States, sparking widespread debate.
In a poll posted on X, Musk asked his followers if a new party was needed to represent the 80% of Americans in the middle.
The results were overwhelming, with 81% of over 4 million respondents voting "yes". Musk's proposal comes amid a public feud with President Donald Trump over a spending bill. While Musk hasn't officially named the party "The America Party", his idea has gained significant traction online.