Public health expert, Dr. Akinwande Puddicombe has urged Nigeria to adopt Sweden’s pragmatic approach to combat its tobacco-related public health challenges. Sweden became Europe’s first nation to officially achieve “smoke-free” status, with only 4.5 per cent of Swedish-born adults smoking, which is 16 years ahead of the European Union’s target. Puddicombe said this achievement underscores…

Tobacco dependency continues to pose a significant threat to public health in Nigeria, with approximately 5.6% of adults using tobacco products. Despite legislative efforts such as the National Tobacco Control Act, inconsistent enforcement limits its impact, highlighting the need for a comprehensive and integrated approach to tackle this issue effectively. Oluwaseyi Alli, a healthcare professional…

Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa has cautioned the House of Representatives against exposing Nigerians to tobacco-related health hazards. CAPPA, in a memorandum presented by Zikorah Ibeh to the Hon Bassey Akiba-led House Committee on Healthcare Services on Friday, in Abuja, described the proposed amendment National Tobacco Smoking Bill (HB1151) as flawed. CAPPA argued that…

The World Health Organisation (WHO) and STOP, a global tobacco industry watchdog, have launched “Hooking the Next Generation,” a report highlighting how the tobacco and nicotine industry designs products.