Alcohol Regulation

Too Young to Drink: Why More Nigerian Teenagers Are Turning to Alcohol Teenager interviewed by Africa Health Report discussing underage alcohol consumption in Abuja.

Teenager interviewed by Africa Health Report discussing underage alcohol consumption in Abuja.

Too Young to Drink: Why More Nigerian Teenagers Are Turning to Alcohol

Oluwatobi Adu August 6, 2026

ABUJA, Nigeria – The first drink often comes long before adulthood. Sometimes it is offered by a...

NAFDAC Cracks Down on Sachet Alcohol to Protect Children NAFDAC Resident Media and Communications Consultant, Sayo Akintola,

NAFDAC Resident Media and Communications Consultant, Sayo Akintola,

NAFDAC Cracks Down on Sachet Alcohol to Protect Children

Oluwatobi Adu August 3, 2026

ABUJA, Nigeria – The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) says its nationwide...

Gin in the Shadows: Why Nigeria’s Sachet Alcohol Ban Still Hasn’t Reached the Street Sachet alcohol displayed openly in a Nigerian market despite government restrictions

Sachet alcohol displayed openly in a Nigerian market despite government restrictions

Gin in the Shadows: Why Nigeria’s Sachet Alcohol Ban Still Hasn’t Reached the Street

Edino Chubiyo Cornelius February 22, 2026

ABUJA, Nigeria – On paper, the ban was decisive. In practice, it is porous. When Nigeria moved...

FG Bans Sachet Alcohol Sales to Curb Substance Abuse Nationwide Nigeria bans sachet and small bottle alcohol under 200ml to curb substance abuse and protect youth.

Nigeria bans sachet and small bottle alcohol under 200ml to curb substance abuse and protect youth.

FG Bans Sachet Alcohol Sales to Curb Substance Abuse Nationwide

Edino Chubiyo Cornelius November 12, 2025

ABUJA, Nigeria – The Federal Government has announced a nationwide ban on the production, sale, and distribution...