Special Interview: FG’s funding for anti-tobacco campaign insufficient –NTCA
From Idu Jude, Abuja Nigeria Tobacco Control Alliance (NTCA), a network of Civil Society Organisations, has said the funding from the federal government for the […]
NTCA, CAPPA Partner NFVCB on Smoke-Free Movies
By Paul Ashibel The quest to protect viewers, especially young viewers from the glamourization of smoking in movies received a boost on […]
IWD: Flowers to Women in Tobacco Control
By Anjola Fatuase and Paul Ashibel International Women’s Day celebrated on March 8th every year honours the progress and accomplishments of women […]
FCCPC Pledges Sustained Commitment to Tobacco Control
A delegation from the Nigeria Tobacco Control Alliance (NTCA) on Wednesday, February 28, paid an advocacy visit to Dr. Adamu Ahmed Abdullahi, […]
Close the Tobacco Control Funding Gap, NTCA Tells Gov’t.
The Nigeria Tobacco Control Alliance has called on the government to take tobacco control more seriously in the country by ensuring adequate […]
Tobacco Promotion in Nigeria: Unveiling the Cinematic Connection
The tobacco industry has a history of using various mediums to promote its products, and movies and streaming platforms are no exception. […]
NTCA Urges Gov’t to Stop Tobacco Industry Interference, Enforce Graphic Health Warnings.
In a media briefing held on November 23, 2023 in Abuja, the Chairman of the Nigeria Tobacco Control Alliance, Mr. Akinbode Oluwafemi […]
FG Commits to Tackling Tobacco Use among Youths and in Public Spaces
On Friday, September 27, 2023, Dr. Jamila Ibrahim, the Minister of Youth and Sports Development, received a team of tobacco control and […]
Africa Tobacco Industry Interference Index 2023 Report
On the 18th of October 2023, the African Tobacco Control Alliance (ATCA) launched the 2023 Africa Tobacco Industry Interference Index Report. With […]
National Tobacco Control Committee (NATOCC) Meeting, 9-13 Oct. 2023
Chairperson of the National Tobacco Control Committee (NATOCC), Dr. Bridget Okoeguale, presided over the committee meeting which held between 9th and 13th […]
Smoke-Free Movies: Bollywood to Nollywood, a handshake of giants – Lessons Sharing
The Nigerian movie Industry popularly called Nollywood is one of the largest film industries globally by output, and ranks third in the […]
Health Ministry, Security Agencies Enforce Tobacco Control Law in Abuja
The Federal Ministry of Health (FMOH) in collaboration with The Nigeria Police Force and Management Sciences for Health (MSH) and other partners […]