Tax Justice Network Africa (TJNA), in collaboration with the Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) will co-host the National Tobacco Tax Summit on Wednesday, 5 November 2025, in Abuja, Nigeria.
The summit will convene key stakeholders from government, civil society, academia, and development partners to deliberate on reform priorities, share lessons, and strengthen advocacy for effective tobacco tax policies.
The summit comes at a crucial time as Nigeria prepares for a new tobacco tax regime slated to commence in January 2026. Since 2018, Nigeria has implemented a mixed excise tax system on tobacco products, in line with the World Health Organization Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (WHO-FCTC) Article 6 recommendations.
As one of Africa’s largest tobacco markets and West Africa’s manufacturing hub, Nigeria’s fiscal policies play a vital role in reducing tobacco consumption, protecting public health, and boosting government revenue for sustainable development.
The event will also mark the official launch of the Tobacco Excise Tax Simulation (TETSiM) Report, which provides critical insights to guide future tax reforms.
Through this collaboration, CISLAC and TJNA seek to promote evidence-based policymaking that advances public health goals while reinforcing domestic resource mobilisation for inclusive and sustainable development in Nigeria.
For more information about the National Tobacco Tax Summit, please contact jnjenga[@]taxjusticeafrica.net
