Groups warn tobacco bill could increase Nigerian youths’ exposure to…
Health advocates and civil society organisations have kicked against the proposed amendment to Nigeria’s tobacco control law,…
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Tobacco harm reduction: Practical approach to improving health outcomes in…
Across the world, Tobacco Harm Reduction (THR) is increasingly viewed as a practical, science-driven strategy for…
26,800 die annually from tobacco-related illnesses – FG
The Federal Government has said that more than 26,800 annual deaths in Nigeria have been attributed to tobacco-related diseases…
Nigeria’s tobacco industry interference rating drops in 2023
A recent study on the extent of tobacco industry interference in Nigeria has exposed a notable rise in the sector's interference…
Hard times for smokers in Nigeria as FG raises tax on tobacco products to…
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Quit now or you die, WHO warns tobacco smokers
The World Health Organisation (WHO) today sent a chilling warning to all tobacco smokers to quit now to avoid avoidable heart…
Consumers to pay more for cigarettes, alcohol as FG raises excise duties
The Federal Government has approved an amendment to the excise duty rates for alcoholic beverages and tobacco products.
The…