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Why has Nigeria banned export of shea nuts?

Nigeria bans export of raw shea nuts for 6 months, Malawi's health boat with a safer route for emergency care. And why African made prom dresses are a hit among American teenagers

Nigeria has banned for six months exports of shea nuts used for beauty products to help boost the local economy

More about Malawi's health boat that provides a lifeline for locals on a remote island

And we find out why African made prom dresses are a hit among American teenagers

Presenter: Audrey Brown
Producers: Makuochi Okafor and Ayuba Iliya in Lagos. Alfonso Daniels, Stefania Okereke and Yvette Twagriyamariya in London and Madina Maishanu in Abuja.
Senior Producer: Paul Bakibinga
Technical Producer: Francesca Dunne
Editors: Maryam Abdalla, Andre Lombard and Alice Muthengi.

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