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Study reveals youth exposure, policy gaps in Nigeria’s nicotine regulations

The Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has called on the Federal Government to fully regulate all nicotine products to curb addiction and...

Africa’s nicotine moment: What to watch in 2026

As Africa moves into 2026, the continent is quietly becoming one of the most consequential battlegrounds for the future of tobacco harm reduction. With...

Policymakers must lead: Africa cannot ignore safer nicotine alternatives any longer

As another year ends, it's important to reflect on Africa's position in the global fight against smoking-related diseases. Unfortunately, the familiar pattern continues: while...

Foreign, local firms targeting Nigerian students with nicotine products – Groups

Tobacco control advocacy organisations in Nigeria have called on the Federal Government, health authorities, and relevant stakeholders to take immediate action against what they...

Case for separate Nicotine Policy: Differentiating Nicotine and Tobacco Regulation

As the landscape of nicotine and tobacco products evolves, traditional tobacco control policies are increasingly challenged by the emergence of new products, such as...

Access to safer nicotine products in Africa more vital than ever

About 80% of smokers live in low-and middle-income countries and have no access to safer nicotine products – resulting in greater pain and suffering,...

Alternatives to tobacco: The unwavering stance of scientists and experts

The seventh annual Global Forum on Nicotine (GFN) held from June 11 to 12, 2020h and was organised by "Knowledge Action Change Limited (KAC)", headed by Professor Gerry...

Health experts condemn barriers to safer nicotine

The Kenya-based Campaign for Safer Alternatives (CASA) has joined leading international scientists and public health experts in condemning attempts to block smokers getting new nicotine products that...

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EU announces €288m grant to Nigeria’s healthcare sector, others

The European Union (EU) delegation to Nigeria and ECOWAS has announced the roll-out support of €288 million to Nigeria’s...
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TotalEnergies signs agreements with U.S. to end offshore wind projects

TotalEnergies has signed settlement agreements with the United States Department of the Interior (DOI) to relinquish its Carolina Long...

New calculator shows how beach cleanup protects wildlife

Ahead of Earth Month, Ocean Conservancy is launching a free, publicly available website, WildlifeImpactCalculator.org, to enable people who clean up...

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EU announces €288m grant to Nigeria’s healthcare sector, others

The European Union (EU) delegation to Nigeria and ECOWAS...

TotalEnergies signs agreements with U.S. to end offshore wind projects

TotalEnergies has signed settlement agreements with the United States...