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Nigeria's fight against underage drinking faces setback

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July 10, 2026

In Nigeria, a nationwide ban on small sachets and bottles of alcohol was intended to combat underage drinking. However, six months later, the single servings are still widely available.

Nigeria is struggling to enforce a ban on small alcohol sachets introduced to curb underage drinking. Six months after the ban went into effect, cheap high-potency spirits remain widely available across the country. Health experts warn that easy access is fueling youth alcohol consumption.

The alcohol industry argues that such products support livelihoods. With conflicting government messages and little enforcement, the ban has so far had limited impact.

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