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Tobacco use kills more than 1,200 Fijians per year – Ministry

Over 1,200 people in Fiji die from tobacco use every year, causing an economic loss of millions of dollars due to healthcare costs and...

WHO urges govts to stop subsidising life-threatening tobacco crops

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has urged governments to stop subsidising tobacco farming. Dr Tedros Ghebreyesus, the WHO Director-General, made the call on Friday, May...

Smokefree Nollywood: A call to action for healthier narratives

In the complex tapestry of society, media serves as a pivotal thread. Its power to shape public opinion, perceptions, and behaviours is undeniable, often...

In furtherance of quest for smokefree Nollywood

In the second quarter of 2022 the National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB) said it had received and censored a total of 553 movies produced by the Nigerian...

Keeping up with Graphic Health Warnings (GHWs) policy – Why govt must be proactive

The gazetting of the National Tobacco Control Regulations in December 2019 signaled the beginning of a change in the design of cigarette packs and...

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...

Gifting Nigerians smokefree movies for yuletide

Like previous experiences, the yuletide this year is filled with electric in the air and an uptick in fun and entertainment activities. Even with...

Youths as centerpiece of smokefree Nigerian movies

The creativity exhibited by youths who participated in the #Smokefree Nollywood Skit Challenge organised by Nigerian non-governmental organisation - the Corporate Accountability and Public...

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Adaptation, Loss & Damage Funds collaborate to help vulnerable countries address climate change

In an effort to respond to the urgent and complex challenges posed by climate change and its rising impacts...
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Nigeria risks losing its remaining wetlands by 2035 – Adogame

Executive Director, Sustainable Research and Action for Environmental Development (SRADev Nigeria), Dr. Leslie Adogame, says Nigeria risks losing the...

Edo seeks NCCC’s support on climate finance

The Edo State Government has appealed for the support of the National Council on Climate Change (NCCC) in accessing...

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Nigeria risks losing its remaining wetlands by 2035 – Adogame

Executive Director, Sustainable Research and Action for Environmental Development...
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