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Rising abductions endanger Nigeria’s democratic future – CAPPA
“While security operations often require discretion, the current shortage of official information is fuelling rumours, anxiety, and a growing sense…
CAPPA pushes for healthier food environment in Nigeria
CAPPA commended the Nigerian Senate for passing a bill to reform and strengthen the Sugar-Sweetened Beverage (SSB) tax framework, describing…
World Environment Day: CAPPA demands accountability for polluters, climate action
"Climate change is no longer only an environmental issue. It is a food security issue, a public health issue, a…
CAPPA wants stronger enforcement as nicotine products flood Nigerian market
"For decades, the tobacco industry sold cigarettes, cigars and other tobacco products by disguising addiction as sophistication, freedom, success and…
WHO Awards: CAPPA hails Films Censors Board, Nigerian Profs
“Recognition is important, but the bigger task remains protecting Nigerians, especially young people, from the devastating health and economic consequences…
CAPPA to govt: You need to strengthen democratic institutions
“The credibility of the elections will depend on the resolve of government at all levels, institutions, and political actors to…
CAPPA to Govt: End chronic underfunding, reform Nigeria’s health policies now
The organisation called on governments, policymakers and relevant agencies to scale up health sector funding, ensure full and timely release…
CAPPA backs NAFDAC’s push to cut sodium in foods
“Excessive sodium intake has been identified as one of the leading dietary risk factors contributing to these conditions.”
CAPPA raises alarm over violence, low representation of women in Nigeria
“These realities expose a clear contradiction,” the statement said. “Nigerian women give so much to sustain society, yet many continue…
CAPPA urges tougher rules on junk food marketing in Nigeria
To address this growing crisis, CAPPA urged governments at all levels to enact policies and enforce regulations restricting the marketing of…
Outcry as CAPPA alleges transparency breach in Lagos water privatisation plan
CAPPA concluded by urging all residents, civil society actors, labour unions, and concerned stakeholders to pay close attention to the…
CAPPA commends FG as Nigeria strengthens chemical waste management
CAPPA, in a statement, noted that the facility represents a critical infrastructure milestone in Nigeria’s national chemicals and waste management…
CAPPA sounds alarm on food, tobacco as cancer burden rises in Nigeria
The organisation also renewed its commendation of the federal government’s plan to earmark pro-health taxes for cancer prevention and care,…
Tobacco industry accused of masquerading as public health ally
Organisers hope the discussion will equip public health professionals, policymakers, and the general public with tools to critically assess the…
Rights groups condemn Makoko demolitions as babies, adult die
“Demolitions have since extended to areas such as Oko-Baba, which are not under power lines at all, reinforcing fears that…