Nigeria Plans Cannabis Legalisation Bill
The Nigerian National Assembly is working on a bill that seeks to legalise cannabis for medical treatment and economic use.
Lawmakers are reviewing proposals that could allow controlled cultivation and regulated use of the plant across the country.
The move is aimed at creating a legal framework for the use of cannabis in healthcare while also exploring its economic value.
Discussions in the assembly focus on how regulation can prevent abuse while opening new revenue streams for the country.
If passed, the bill would allow licensed cultivation, processing and distribution under strict government control.
It would also set rules for medical use and export potential within approved guidelines.
The proposal is still at the drafting stage, and lawmakers are expected to continue debates before any final decision is taken.
It comes as several countries move toward regulated cannabis use for medical and industrial purposes.
