Sachet Alcohol Ban May Hurt Local Industry, Group Warn

Why We Banned Sachet Alcohol – NAFDAC

(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) says its enforcement of the ban on alcoholic drinks sold in sachets and in bottles smaller than 200ml is to protect children from early exposure to alcohol. Speaking in a video shared on the agency’s X handle, NAFDAC Director-General, Prof. Mojisola […] The post Why We Banned Sachet Alcohol – NAFDAC first appeared on African Examiner.

Why We Ban Sachet Alcoholic Beverages

By Tracy Moses The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has explained the reasons behind its enforcement of the ban on alcoholic beverages sold in sachets and in PET or glass bottles below 200 millilitres, citing serious public health concerns, particularly the protection of children. In a video shared on Tuesday via the agency’s official X (formerly Twitter) handle, the Director-General of the agency, Mojisola …

Groups stage protest for, against ban of alcohol in sachets - EnviroNews - latest environment news, climate change, renewable energy

Protesters against the ban on alcohol in sachets and pet bottles and protesters in support of the ban on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, stormed the Lagos office of National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) at Isolo in lagos. Both groups displayed various placards with contrasting messages in support of and against NAFDAC’s decision to stop manufacturers from producing alcoholic beverages in sachets and pet bottles below 2…

Sachet Alcohol Ban May Hurt Local Industry, Group Warn

The Food, Beverages and Tobacco Senior Staff Association (FBTSSA) has warned that the ongoing enforcement of the ban on alcohol sold in sachets and PET bottles below 200 millilitres could lead to job losses, disrupt local manufacturing, and discourage investment in Nigeria’s consumer goods sector. The union’s Executive Secretary, Mr. Solomon Adebosin, made the call during an interview on ARISE News on Tuesday, urging the National Agency for Food…

Alcohol Sachets ban: Group stages counter protest in Lagos

Protesters against the ban on alcohol in sachets and pet bottles and protesters in support of the ban on Tuesday stormed the Lagos....

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