NDLEA MOVES TO CONVERT CANNABIS FARMS WITH LAWFUL CROPS
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FG LAUNCHES FREE NATIONWIDE FINANCIAL TRAINING FOR 10 MILLION NIGERIANS
The Federal Government on Monday launched a free nationwide training programme for 10 million Nigerians on financial inclusion and literacy. The News Agency of Nigeria...
SANWO-OLU: LAGOS STATE EAGER TO PARTNER WORLD BANK ON DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVES
By: Fasasi Hammad Lagos is major stakeholder on World Bank dashboard as subnational, says Group leader The Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has...
LAGOS READY TO PARTNER INVESTORS FOR DEVELOPMENT — SANWO-OLU
By: Fasasi Hammad Governor says Lagos International Financial Centre will unlock investment. The Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Monday urged local and...
LASPARK OPENS LAGOS PUBLIC PARKS AFTER MAINTENANCE EXERCISE
By: Fasasi Hammad The Lagos State Parks and Gardens Agency (LASPARK) has announced the reopening of all public parks under its management across Lagos State,...
FG PARTNERS WITH SIX PROFESSIONAL BODIES TO TRAIN 10 MILLION NIGERIANS
By: Fasasi Hammad Nigeria will reap from its demographic dividend if youths, women are prioritised, equipped with skills, says VP Shettima The Federal Government of...
OYEDLELE URGES NIGERIANS TO FILE ANNUAL TAX RETURNS, WARNS AGAINST NON-COMPLIANCE
By Aishat Momoh. O. Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, Taiwo Oyedele, has called on Nigerians to comply with the...
ONITSHA MARKET CLOSURE: TRADERS IN EBONYI REJECT PROTEST, SHOW SUPPORT FOR SOLUDO
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FAAN LAUNCHES NEW TRANSPORT SCHEME AT ABUJA AIRPORT
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BAN ON SACHET ALCOHOL: NAFDAC BEGINS FULL ENFORCEMENT, SAYS NO COMPANY SHUT
On Thursday, the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, or NAFDAC, resumed full enforcement of the ban on alcoholic beverages packaged in sachets and small plastic or glass bottles under 200 milliliters. The agency insisted that no company that produces alcohol has been shut down and that the action is only being taken to protect children and other vulnerable groups from the harmful use of alcohol. The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare supports the enforcement, which complies with a Nigerian Senate directive. According to NAFDAC, the action is in line with its legal obligation to protect Nigerians from alcohol abuse, especially children, adolescents, and young people. Prof. Mojisola Christianah Adeyeye, Director-General of NAFDAC, refuted allegations that the organization had sealed alcohol plants, emphasizing that only particular packaging styles are impacted. "No alcohol manufacturing company was shut down by NAFDAC. Alcohol in sachets and small containers less than 200 milliliters is prohibited, according to Adeyeye. She clarified that the broad availability of beverages with a high alcohol content in sachets and small bottles has made alcohol inexpensive, accessible, and concealable, which has led to an increase in its misuse by juveniles and certain commercial drivers. She claims that the tendency has been connected to an increase in addiction, marital violence, auto accidents, school dropouts, and other social vices nationwide. The head of NAFDAC stated, "This ban is protective, not punitive." By prohibiting alcohol in tiny pack sizes, it is intended to protect the health and future of our children and young people. The choice is based on public health concerns and scientific data. Nigerians' well-being cannot be sacrificed for financial gain. A country's ultimate prosperity lies in its health. Adeyeye denied claims that warning labels like "Not for Children" could reduce consumption by minors, pointing out that it is still not feasible to implement such labels in Nigeria. “Many parents do not know their children take alcohol in...
