To Boost Local Production, Create Jobs, Tinubu Okays Immediate Six-month Ban on Raw Shea Export Temporary ban, a collective decision with sub-nationals, subject to review Shettima: Nigeria’s shea value will generate $300m annually in short term
Deji Elumoye in Abuja
To boost local production and
create jobs President Bola porary ban on the export of shea industry. was subject to review on Ahmed Tinubu yesterday raw shea nut to curb informal Tinubu said the ban, which expiration. He said it was approved a six-month tem- trade and grow the country’s was with immediate effect, specifically aimed at boosting
Nigeria’s shea value chain to Continued on page 9
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Ribadu: We’ll Hunt Terrorists, We’ll Find Them and Bring Them to Justice Says Tinubu’s govt will ensure every community is safe, every citizen can live free Hands over 128 rescued kidnap victims to their families in Abuja
Hammed Shittu in Ilorin and Linus Aleke in Abuja
National Security Adviser yesterday, reiterated the federal lessly fight terrorism and hunt citizens, declaring, “We will hunt we will bring them to justice.” (NSA), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, government’s promise to relent- down terrorists threatening the them, we will find them, and Continued on page 9
IFC Lauds FG’s Economic Reforms, IMF Calls for Marshall Plan for Power Sector Decries low credit flow to real sector Identifies sectors with investment opportunities to create 780, 000 jobs FG says making plans to attract big auto manufacturers Story on page 9
$1 TRILLION ECONOMY ON THEIR MINDS...
L-R: Director-General, Security and Exchange Commission, Dr. Emomotimi Agama; Group Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Nigerian Exchange Group, Mr. Temitope Popoola; Chairman, Nigerian Exchange Group, Alhaji Umaru Kwairanga; and President Bola Tinubu, during an audience with the President in Brazil towards the achievement of a $1 Trillion dollar economy on the sidelines of the president’s state visit, yesterday