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Why COP11 is Africa’s chance to rethink tobacco control

In November this year, governments from across the world will gather in Geneva for COP11, the global meeting of the Framework Convention on Tobacco...

Tobacco control efforts protect 6.1bn people – WHO report

The World Health Organisation (WHO) on Monday, June 23, released its report on the Global Tobacco Epidemic 2025 at the World Conference on Tobacco Control in Dublin, warning...

Journalists in DRC trained on tobacco control, accessing data dashboard

Nigeria-based non-governmental organisation, The Renevlyn Development Initiative (RDI), has trained journalists in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) on how to access credible data...

Lawmakers urged to review tobacco control law to close regulatory gaps

Some non-governmental organisations (NGOs) have called on lawmakers to ensure that the proposed Bills to review the National Tobacco Control Act (NTCA), 2015 close...

Addressing inadequacy of funding for tobacco control

At the first National Tobacco Control Budget Advocates meeting organised by the Nigeria Tobacco Control Alliance (NTCA) in April 2023, participants analysed the dangers...

Bauchi stakeholders canvass tobacco control to end smoking

Stakeholders in Bauchi State in Nigeria have advocated for tobacco control to regulate smoking and consumption of tobacco products in the state. They made the...

Walking the talk by budgeting for tobacco control

Beyond flowery rhetoric and grand promises, the will of a government to act on a policy is first reflected in its financial plan. Activities...

A renewed sense of urgency on tobacco control funding

Tobacco industry political activity remains a largely overlooked obstacle in the development and implementation of policies to regulate industry activities. From their marketing strategies...

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UN chief calls for renewed efforts on peace, sustainable development

UN Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, has called for renewed efforts on peace, justice and sustainable development amid global tensions rising and...
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Sachet alcohol ban: Over 5m jobs, N800bn investments at risk – ACCI

The Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) has warned that NAFDAC’s renewed ban on sachet and small bottle...

Kukah urges faith-based environmental action at NCF lecture

The multiplicity of environmental challenges confronting Nigeria - fueling socio-economic crises such as worsening insecurity, poverty and homelessness -...

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UN chief calls for renewed efforts on peace, sustainable development

UN Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, has called for renewed efforts on...

Sachet alcohol ban: Over 5m jobs, N800bn investments at risk – ACCI

The Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) has...
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