A few days ago, people across the world commemorated World Cancer Day. While activities to mark the day in Nigeria were pretty muted (because we seem to have more pressing problems), there were important conversations on how to manage the illness, promises from the government to improve the capacity of its medical centres to deal... Read More

November 25, 2017

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FG to increase taxes on tobacco, alcohol

Minister of Finance, Kemi Adeosun has said the Federal Government is working towards increasing excise tax on tobacco and alcohol. Adeosun said this while speaking at the ECOWAS financial council of ministers in Abuja on Friday. What she said: “Federal government identified with the ECOWAS position on excise tax on some products,” Adeosun said. “One... Read More

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August 24, 2017

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[The Alausa Blog] Olamide definitely learnt a few things from partnering with LASG

Last week, the Nigerian Broadcasting Commission placed a futile ban on Olamide‘s latest video, Wo – which has managed to floor every other “summer song” prediction despite a rather late entry. According to the regulatory body, the music video is not fit to be broadcast. The ban came shortly after the Ministry of Health announced... Read More

The Alausa Blog

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July 22, 2017

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Tobacco’s soft targets: Nigeria’s under aged kids getting taught to smoke in school

by Mercy Abang Musa, 14, is a student of Government Secondary School Wuse, Abuja, he has been smoking for five years, starting out at the tender age of 9, at the time when he was enrolled in the Junior Secondary School. For Musa, smoking was not a matter of choice, cigarettes and other tobacco products... Read More

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June 1, 2017

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FG introduces 9 regulations to limit tobacco use (SEE LIST)

Nigeria’s Health Minister, Isaac Adewole, has announced nine regulations in the Nigeria Tobacco Control Act to be implemented by the federal government. The National Tobacco Control Act was signed into law in 2015 by former President Goodluck Jonathan. The theme for this year’s event, ‘Tobacco: A Threat to Development,’ aims at highlighting the link between... Read More

The News Blog

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August 19, 2014

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Activists warn about deliberate misinterpretation of tobacco law by firms, endangering all of us

by Godwin Akanfe The Environmental Rights Action/Friends of the Earth Nigeria (ERA/FoEN) has alerted the public about what it described as “deliberate misinterpretation” of the recently-passed Lagos State bill regulating smoking in public places by British America Tobacco Nigeria (BATN). ERA/FoEN, in a statement issued in Lagos and signed by its publicity officer, Philip Jakpor,... Read More

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August 6, 2014

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National Assembly holds public hearing for National Tobacco Control Bill

by Kolapo Olapoju With 10 million Nigerians presently at risk of tobacco epidemic, billions of tobacco sticks are still being produced…..in Nigeria at the moment. The Public hearing for the passage of the National Tobacco Control Bill (NTCB) into law held on Wednesday 16 July, 2014 at the National Assembly, Abuja. The meeting started... Read More

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November 21, 2013

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Tobaccoctrl & SRM call on Health Minister to fasttrack passage of tobacco control bill

by Oke Efagene More than 600,000 who die annually from tobacco related diseases are non-smokers exposed to second-hand smoke. The world’s leading preventable cause of death claiming the lives of 6 million people each is tobacco use which is a slow, but more often than not, sure killer. Several efforts have been made since 2012... Read More

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November 7, 2013

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Opinion: This is why we need tobacco companies

by Alaba Cole There is currently a lot of money flowing in and around tobacco control in Nigeria, so it is understandable that the civil society campaigners and NGOs who receive grants from the international multimillion dollar foundations would dive enthusiastically into the task of demonising tobacco. The civil society groups that have been energetically... Read More

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September 24, 2013

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Join In! Stella Damasus, Fela Durotoye become ambassadors as TobaccoCtrl organises Google+ Hangout

by Isi Esene Actress, Stella Damasus and motivational speaker, Fela Durotoye have become TobaccoCtrl celebrity champions as the campaign organises its Google Plus Hangout. This development is part of implementing a social media-driven campaign on Tobacco Control. The Hangout which is set to commence on Wednesday 25th 2013 will have stakeholders on the tobacco campaign speaking... Read More

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September 18, 2013

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7 foods that make you smell bad

by Mansi Kohli Over-eating will lead to issues liker perspiration and unwanted sweat. 1. Spicy food A spice overload can lead to excessive sulfur in your food intake, which will be eliminated through skin’s pores and breath. Ensure that you eat well-balanced meals that aren’t too heavy on garlic, onions or piping hot curries. 2. Red meat Red... Read More

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July 31, 2013

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Opinion: Brother’s keeper or killer? The truth about second hand smoke

by Bankole Oluwafemi The global tobacco industry counts on this ignorance to bolster a business that is reported to be booming in emerging economies, where information about the negatives of tobacco consumption aren’t quite as widespread and the regulatory frameworks aren’t as effective. So you don’t smoke. That doesn’t necessarily mean that all is right... Read More

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July 15, 2013

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Temitope Ben-Ajepe: Last week in my travels (30 Days, 30 Voices)

“I didn’t have to fret so long because the smelly man with the yellow teeth resurfaced and offered to take me there.” Last week, I travelled cross country. I was alone with no music, a phone with an almost flat battery and two train tickets. That’s right, it wasn’t even a direct journey and the... Read More

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June 24, 2013

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Opinion: The bad, the bad, and the ugly – 10 hard facts on the effects of tobacco

by Bankole Oluwafemi Tobacco kills people who don’t even smoke! More than 600,000 who die annually from tobacco related diseases are nonsmokers exposed to second-hand smoke. Tobacco kills. Pure and simple. Yet many people choose to overlook that fact, choosing to watch their own lifespans float up in smoke, with every puff. But the numbers... Read More

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June 7, 2013

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8 serious health risks to be aware of in your 20s

by Melissa Deim It’s no secret that half of those who smoke or chew tobacco will die prematurely because of tobacco use. There are specific health risks for 20 year olds that you must be aware of. The health risks in your twenties are different than those when you are older but are still very... Read More

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December 1, 2012

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The bad habit that rots your brain

by K. Aleisha Fetters Quitting smoking doesn’t just stop the damage to your noggin—it can also reverse it. In addition to increasing your risk of lung cancer, emphysema, and canyon-deep wrinkles, smoking cigarettes also clouds your brain. People who smoke perform worse on cognitive tests than non-smokers, according to a new study published in... Read More

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Tobacco is coming under the microscope with new regulations & enforcement

FG to increase taxes on tobacco, alcohol

[The Alausa Blog] Olamide definitely learnt a few things from partnering with LASG

Tobacco’s soft targets: Nigeria’s under aged kids getting taught to smoke in school

FG introduces 9 regulations to limit tobacco use (SEE LIST)

Activists warn about deliberate misinterpretation of tobacco law by firms, endangering all of us

National Assembly holds public hearing for National Tobacco Control Bill

Opinion: The task before Nigerian lawmakers in controlling Tobacco

Tobaccoctrl & SRM call on Health Minister to fasttrack passage of tobacco control bill

Opinion: This is why we need tobacco companies

Join In! Stella Damasus, Fela Durotoye become ambassadors as TobaccoCtrl organises Google+ Hangout

7 foods that make you smell bad

Opinion: Brother’s keeper or killer? The truth about second hand smoke

Temitope Ben-Ajepe: Last week in my travels (30 Days, 30 Voices)

Opinion: The bad, the bad, and the ugly – 10 hard facts on the effects of tobacco

8 serious health risks to be aware of in your 20s

The bad habit that rots your brain

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