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.
Trump Nominates Nick Adams as US Ambassador to Malaysia
President Donald Trump has nominated Nick Adams, a self-described "alpha male" influencer and conservative commentator, as the next US Ambassador to Malaysia.
Adams is known for his social media posts promoting masculinity and conservative politics, as well as his enthusiastic support for Trump. In a video posted after his nomination, Adams thanked Trump for the "honor of a lifetime" and expressed his eagerness to represent the US in Malaysia. Adams' nomination is now subject to confirmation by the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. Notably, Adams is a naturalized US citizen originally from Australia.