Tinubu Urges Africa to End Raw Cocoa Exports

Tinubu Urges Africa to End Raw Cocoa Exports

President Tinubu declares an end to raw cocoa exports, unveiling an ambitious plan for local processing and value addition to boost Nigeria's economy.

President Tinubu declares Nigeria will no longer export raw cocoa beans, aiming for local processing and value addition to boost the economy and create job

Tinubu Seeks End to Raw Cocoa Exports, Eyes $165 Billion Chocolate Market

By Progress Godfrey The Federal Government, cocoa-producing states and three other African countries have agreed to deepen cooperation to boost cocoa processing, improve farmers’…

President Tinubu says Nigeria plans to expand domestic cocoa processing and manufacturing as part of efforts to increase export earnings, create jobs and retain more value from…

On July 15, 2026, Nigeria banned the export of raw cocoa beans as part of a national plan to process its crops locally, build domestic industries, and increase the value of its…