The Problem With Nigeria’s N10m Tobacco Control Fund
By Robert Egbe The national budget for 2024 saw Nigeria double its financial commitment to the Tobacco Control Fund (TCF) from N4.7 million of the previous year to N10 million, heeding long-standing stakeholder calls for increased funding. The money earmarked for tobacco control aligns with Section 8 of the Nigeria Tobacco Control Act (NTCA), 2015, […]
Lagos Mulls Levy On Sugar-Sweetened Beverages
The Lagos State Government is considering a levy on Sugar-Sweetened Beverages (SSB) to boost public health and lower the rising non-communicable diseases (NCDs) burden. Commissioner for Health Prof. Akin Abayomi reasoned that an SSB levy would contribute to driving the state’s human capital agenda – healthier children and good nutrition – and positively impact its […]
IWD: Adopt a Rights-Based Approach to Governance, CAPPA Tells FG
On International Women’s Day (IWD) 2024, Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has called on the federal government to adopt a rights-based approach to governance, and reverse oppressive policies for women’s progress. CAPPA said it stands in unwavering solidarity with the global movement for women’s empowerment and gender equality. It described this year’s IWD […]
IWD: Flowers to Women in Tobacco Control
By Anjola Fatuase and Paul Ashibel International Women’s Day (IWD) is a global celebration that honours the progress and accomplishments of women around the world. It serves as a platform to highlight the invaluable contributions women make in all spheres of society. Throughout history, women have continually showcased their capabilities and prowess, proving time and […]
Facebook, Instagram, Threads lock users out
Social media websites Facebook and Instagram are experiencing technical problems Tuesday, with users in Nigeria and around the world unable to log in to or refresh their accounts. Facebook users reported problems including being logged out — and when they attempted to log back in saw an error message such as, “Something went wrong. Please […]
African Youth Ambassadors Renew Tobacco Control Advocacy Pledge
The African Youth Ambassadors (AYAs) forum has reaffirmed its commitment to tobacco control advocacy. Members of the forum made the pledge on March 1, 2024, during an interactive, informative, and educative Twitter/X Space hosted by AYAs. The no-holds-barred conversation featured several participants including guests from Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa, CAPPA, Digital Media Volunteers, […]
Smokers spend up to 25% of salaries on cigarettes – Report
A new study has exposed the powerfully addictive nature of cigarettes with hooked smokers in several countries spending as much as a quarter of their monthly income on buying and smoking cigarettes. Top on the list of the report are Australia and Chile whose 16.40% and 44.70% smoking populations spends as much as between 24% […]
Increased SSB Tax’ll Boost Nigerians’ Health, Govt Revenue, Says CAPPA
Nigeria stands to benefit greatly by increasing the tax on Sugar-Sweetened Beverages (SSBs) from N10 per litre to N130 per litre, Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) said Thursday. CAPPA said the increased tax was necessary to help wean Nigerians off their dependence on excessive SSB consumption that has been linked to heart disease, […]
Comply with tobacco control funding law, NTCA urges FG
The Nigeria Tobacco Control Alliance (NTCA) has urged the Federal Government to ensure that funds allocated for tobacco control are remitted to the Tobacco Control Fund account, as stipulated in the National Tobacco Control Act. It made the call on Tuesday, February 27, 2024, at a media briefing on the 2024 tobacco control budget, in […]
NIN: Court Bars MTN, Airtel From Deactivating Subscribers’ Lines
The Federal High Court sitting in Lagos has granted an interim injunction restraining telecom operators from deactivating or barring any line or sim not linked to a National Identification Number (NIN). Justice Ambrose Lewis-Allagoa made the order while ruling on a motion filed by an activist-lawyer Olukoya Ogungbeje. Ogungbeje had in Suit FHC/L/CS/667/23 joined the […]
