“We intend to develop a deeper understanding of non-alcoholic beverages containing THC and CBD that will guide future decisions about potential commercial opportunities. The consumption of cannabis or marijuana, also called ganja, Indian hemp, weed and igbo, is no news. Nonetheless, informal conversation among Nigerians suggests that such cannabis-based drinks will flourish in the country. The dawn of cannabis-based drinks may engender a paradigm shift in the legal status of marijuana in Nigeria. Some countries have legalised the medical use of marijuana while both medical and recreational cannabis are legal in Canada.

Source: Punch January 30, 2019 23:15 UTC