Group Criticizes Government Agencies’ Alliance with Tobacco Industry

Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has raised concerns about the growing and inappropriate relationships between government officials and the tobacco industry. During a press conference in Abuja on Wednesday, Executive Director Oluwafemi Akinbode called for stricter penalties for violations of smoking regulations to protect the health of all Nigerians. Akinbode pointed out that…

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FG Encourages Investment in Nigeria’s $2 Billion Sugar Industry

The federal government is urging both local and international investors to explore opportunities in Nigeria’s sugar market, which is valued at approximately $2 billion. Kamar Bakrin, the Executive Secretary and CEO of the National Sugar Development Council (NSDC), emphasized that Nigeria’s annual sugar consumption ranges from 1.4 to 1.6 million metric tonnes. Bakrin stated that…

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