KEY FACTS
Population
Population: Nigeria has a population of 190,886,310 according to 2017 statistics from the World Bank
Nigeria and the WHO FCTC
Ratification: Nigeria ratified the FCTC on 20 October 2005
Entry into force: The WHO FCTC entered into force in Nigeria on 18 January 2006
Domestication (Adoption of tobacco control law): Nigeria gazetted the National Tobacco Control Act on 10 June 2015
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Smoking Prevalence
A total of 4.5 million adults (5.6%) of adults use tobacco products
- 10% of men aged 15 and above currently use tobacco products1
- 1.1% of women aged 15 and above currently use tobacco products1
TAXATION
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SMOKE-FREE POLICY
Smoking is restricted to designated smoking areas, and prohibited in public transport services and some outdoor spaces.
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CESSATION
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HEALTH WARNING
Nigeria requires textual health warnings covering 50% front and back of cigarette packs. Rotation of these messages is not required.
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COORDINATION MECHANISM
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ADVERTISING, PROMOTION, SPONSORSHIP
Tobacco advertising and promotion are prohibited but there exist loopholes. Sponsorship by tobacco companies is restricted.
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