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2025-12-19 09:00:00
Punch Newspapers reports that the Federal Government has directed a temporary pause on enforcement tied to the planned clampdown on sachet alcohol, pending a policy review.
The suspension follows concerns around implementation timing, stakeholder impact and the need to align public-health objectives with market realities in the informal retail chain.
Verification: Premium Times reports the OSGF intervened and suspended the proposed ban, while earlier Premium Times reporting notes NAFDAC had signalled full enforcement by December 2025.
Quotes: Premium Times: “The Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (OSGF) has intervened…” Premium Times (earlier): “enforce a total ban… by December 2025.”
Analysis/Echotitbits take: Nigeria’s policy risk often shows up as hard announcements followed by soft landings. Watch for a clear phased roadmap (compliance + consumer protection) versus an indefinite pause that deepens uncertainty.
Source: The Punch — 2025-12-19 — https://punchng.com/fg-suspends-sachet-alcohol-ban-pending-review/
The Punch 2025-12-19