Health groups reject Tobacco Control Act amendment bill

…Warn proposed law could allow online sales of vapes, nicotine products By John Alechenu ABUJA — The Nigeria Tobacco Control Community, a coalition of more than 100 civil society organisations and health advocates, has rejected the National Tobacco Control Act (Amendment) Bil...

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August 10, 2026 · 14:37 · 5 min read

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Health groups reject Tobacco Control Act amendment bill