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NTCA Launches Industry Monitoring Report, National Tobacco Control Resource Hub to Strengthen Tobacco Control in Nigeria

Editor5 days ago04 mins

The Nigeria Tobacco Control Alliance (NTCA) has launched a new industry monitoring report documenting how tobacco companies use corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives, partnerships with public institutions, digital marketing and entertainment platforms to promote their interests and undermine tobacco control efforts in Nigeria. The Alliance also unveiled the National Tobacco Control Resource Hub, a new…

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Clearing The Air: Why Smoke-Free Public Spaces Matter Across Nigerian States

Editor3 weeks ago06 mins

By Emmanuel Onwuka Pregnant and seeking routine antenatal care, Khadija Yunusa never expected a visit to Aisami Health Clinic in Sani Mai Nagge Ward, Gwale Local Government Area of Kano State, to leave her unwell. Beside the open, unfenced facility, a group of young men regularly gathered, and thick smoke from cigarettes and other products…

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The Money Behind the Smoke: Who Will Pay for Tobacco Control in Nigeria?

Editor4 weeks ago06 mins

By Emmanuel Onwuka At just 16 years old, Abubakar Salau was receiving treatment for snuff addiction at the psychiatry ward of Karu General Hospital, as reported in a publication by the World Health Organization (WHO). “I used to mix liquid glue with old tobacco to make my snuff. Whenever I sniffed it, the feeling was…

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Tobacco CSR and the Fine Line Between Charity and Deception

Editor1 month ago05 mins

By Emmanuel Onwuka For Tolu Ajibola, winning a ₦3 million grant was more than an award. It was an opportunity to grow an agricultural business. Ajibola was the winner of the 2024 Farmers for the Future programme backed by the British American Tobacco Nigeria Foundation (BATNF). The programme awarded a total of ₦10 million to…

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Tobacco Control Advocates Rally in Abuja as NTCA Workshop Targets Emerging Industry Tactics

Editor2 months ago02 mins

By Kelvin Obambon Civil society organizations and tobacco control advocates have gathered for a two-day capacity-building workshop aimed at addressing the evolving strategies of the tobacco industry and strengthening public health advocacy in Nigeria. Organized by the Nigeria Tobacco Control Alliance (NTCA), the program was held under the theme, “Advancing Interference, Advancing Policy: The Future…

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Nigeria Tobacco Control Community Rejects Dangerous Amendment Bill, Demands Immediate Recall

Editor3 months ago08 mins

The Nigerian tobacco-control community has rejected a bill seeking to amend the National Tobacco Control Act (NTCA) 2015, describing it as a catastrophic reversal of public-health gains and a wicked attack on young people and future generations. In a joint statement issued on Thursday, the coalition declared that the bill must not advance, regardless of…

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NTCA Demands Urgent Action as Tobacco Industry Increasingly Targets Nigerian Youth

Editor5 months ago04 mins

By Kelvin Obambon As the global community marks World No Tobacco Day 2026, the Nigeria Tobacco Control Alliance (NTCA) has issued a stark warning regarding the aggressive and deceptive marketing strategies employed by the tobacco industry to hook young Nigerians on nicotine and tobacco products. This year’s global theme, “Unmasking the appeal – countering nicotine…

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NTCA Launches Industry Monitoring Report, National Tobacco Control Resource Hub to Strengthen Tobacco Control in Nigeria

Clearing The Air: Why Smoke-Free Public Spaces Matter Across Nigerian States

The Money Behind the Smoke: Who Will Pay for Tobacco Control in Nigeria?

Tobacco CSR and the Fine Line Between Charity and Deception

Tobacco Control Advocates Rally in Abuja as NTCA Workshop Targets Emerging Industry Tactics

Nigeria Tobacco Control Community Rejects Dangerous Amendment Bill, Demands Immediate Recall

NTCA Demands Urgent Action as Tobacco Industry Increasingly Targets Nigerian Youth