Alcohol kills nearly three million people annually, the World Health Organization said on Tuesday, adding that while the death rate had dropped slightly in recent years it remained “unacceptably high”. The United Nations health agency’s latest report on alcohol and…
…Proffers alternative of regulations to restrict access By Omolola Dede Adeyanju Following the ban of alcoholic beverages in sachets less than 200 ml pet bottles on 5th February 2024, the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has stated that the ban…
By Sodiq Adelakun In a bid to foster a healthier educational environment, the Lagos State government is contemplating a prohibition on the operation of beer parlors and similar establishments in close proximity to schools. This initiative aims to shield students…
By Seun Ibiyemi The Federal Government has again brought forward the implementation of a 5 percent excise duty on telecommunications services. This is even as its introduced new set of taxes on beer, imported vehicles and single use plastics. It…
By Ayo Fadimu Shun intake of alcohol once you are 50 years and above, Mrs Doyin Ajayi, Chairman, Ekiti State chapter of the Institute of Dietetics, advised in Ado-Ekiti on Sunday. Ajayi, who gave the advice while speaking with newsmen,…
Prof. AbdulRazak Alaro, a professor of Islamic studies, University of Ilorin, has identified alcohol use as one of the major causes of domestic violence, and cautioned youths against its consumption. Alaro, who said this in Ilorin, on Tuesday, stressed that…
