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Saving Nigeria’s future from flavoured addiction
With a comprehensive approach encompassing policy measures, youth engagement, and collaborative partnerships, Nigeria would emerge as a model for a healthier, tobacco-free society. Jude grew up in a family with
Censors Board Commits To Supporting A ‘Smoke-Free Nollywood
The National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB) has committed to providing all necessary support within its authority to the Nollywood industry in Nigeria, aiming to curb excessive smoking habits
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 anti-tobacco war is inadequate compared to the level
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 Monday, 18th March 2024, when Mr. Akinbode Olwafemi,
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 around the world. It serves as a platform
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, the Acting Executive Vice Chairman of the Federal
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 and sustainable funding for the full implementation of
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. In Nigeria, like many other countries, the intersection
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 decried the increase in tobacco industry interference across
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 youth advocates alongside Mrs. Bintou Camara-Bityeki, the Africa