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flag Nigeria mandates nationwide ban on sachet alcohol by Dec 2025 to combat youth addiction and violence.

flag The Nigerian Senate has mandated NAFDAC to enforce a nationwide ban on sachet and small-bottle alcohol by December 2025, with no further extensions. flag The move, driven by public health concerns, aims to curb youth addiction, road accidents, and domestic violence linked to cheap, high-strength alcohol. flag The ban follows a 2018 agreement to phase out sachet alcohol over five years, with a one-year delay in 2024 for stock clearance. flag Lawmakers criticized delays and industry lobbying, urging swift enforcement and faster development of a national alcohol policy. flag Senate President Godswill Akpabio emphasized the need to protect minors and uphold constitutional and WHO commitments.

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