WHO Warns Over Africa’s Tobacco Production Paradox
ABUJA, Nigeria – Africa’s tobacco production continues to rise despite a global decline in tobacco farming, even as the continent spends billions of dollars…
Topic
Tobacco Control
Proposed Tobacco Law Could Widen Youth Access to Nicotine – Groups Warn
ABUJA, Nigeria — Health advocates and civil society organisations have raised concerns that proposed amendments to Nigeria’s tobacco-control law could make emerging nicotine products,…
African Health Experts Meet in Lagos to Counter Tobacco Industry
LAGOS, Nigeria – Public health advocates from 12 African countries have gathered in Lagos for a five-day training programme aimed at strengthening Africa’s capacity…
New Nicotine Products Flood Nigeria, Targeting Youth
LAGOS, Nigeria – More than 570 new nicotine products enter Nigeria’s markets within three months, exploiting regulatory gaps and targeting young consumers, health advocates…
New Index Shows Tobacco Industry Deepening Grip on Nigeria
ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s efforts to curb tobacco harm have suffered a blow as a new global index shows tobacco companies expanding their influence…