Which agricultural exports are still standing tall in Nigeria?
"Among the six major agricultural exports of the pre-petroleum exporting years (cocoa, palm oil, palm kernel, rubber, groundnuts and cotton), cocoa is the one still standing tall in terms of non-oil exports," [Professor Adegboyega Oguntade] said.
What is the global demand for shea butter?
Global demand for shea butter is booming and set to exceed $3.5 billion by 2028. The beauty industry is a large driver behind this growth. While shea butter has been a cooking staple in Africa for centuries, it is also increasingly a major ingredient in lotions, moisturizers, and balms.
How many oil fields does Nigeria have?
Nigeria has a total of 159 oil fields and 1,481 wells in operation according to the Department of Petroleum Resources. [ 180 ] The most productive region of the nation is the coastal Niger Delta Basin in the Niger Delta or "south-south" region which encompasses 78 of the 159 oil fields.
Does mother’s Shea export to target?
With Prosper Africa support, Mother¡¯s Shea is now exporting to over 1,000 Target stores across the United States. We recently interviewed Eugenia and Naa-Sakle on running a business that cuts across continents, working in a women-led industry, and getting the right support at the right time.