15 h. ago WHO pushes for 50% tax hike on sugary drinks, alcohol, tobacco

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has advised Nigeria and other member countries to raise the prices of sugary drinks, alcohol and tobacco by 50 per cent through taxation over the next 10 years, to help curb rising non-communicable diseases (WHO). The global push was contained in a recent statement published on its website, the United […] The post WHO pushes for 50% tax hike on sugary drinks, alcohol, tobacco appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago WHO urges Nigeria, others to raise prices of sugary drinks, alcohol, tobacco by 50%

From Idu Jude, Abuja The World Health Organisation (WHO) has advised Nigeria and other member countries to increase the prices of sugary drinks, alcohol, and tobacco by 50% through taxation over the next 10 years to curb the rising prevalence of non-communicable diseases (NCDs). In a statement published on its website, the United Nations health […] The post WHO urges Nigeria, others to raise prices of sugary drinks, alcohol, tobacco by 50% appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago WHO Launches Global Push For 50% Tax Hike On Tobacco, Alcohol, Sugary Drinks 

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has unveiled a bold new initiative urging countries to raise the real prices of tobacco, alcohol, and sugary drinks by at least 50% through targeted health taxes by 2035. The initiative, dubbed “3 by 35”, aims to combat the rising toll of noncommunicable diseases (NCDs), ease pressure on overburdened health […]

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4 d. ago Kwara PDP warns members, supporters against associating with coalition movement

From Layi Olanrewaju, Ilorin The attention of the Kwara State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has been drawn to attempts by certain individuals and political actors to lure our members and supporters into the newly formed coalition movement. The party, in a statement signed by its secretary, Abdullahi Kayode, said, “We wish to […] The post Kwara PDP warns members, supporters against associating with coalition movement appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Kwara PDP Warns Members Against Associating With Coalition Movement

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kwara State, on Tuesday, warned its members against associating with the members of the new coalition movement. The party informed its members that Kwara PDP has nothing to do with the new political coalition movement. Kwara PDP handed down the warning in a statement signed by its state secretary, […]

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7 d. ago New lubricant import permit death knell for local industry –LUPAN

By Adewale Sanyaolu The Lubricant Producers Association of Nigeria (LUPAN) has warned that the new policy to grant permits for the Importation of lubricants could cripple Nigeria’s lubricant manufacturing industry, threaten over 200,000 jobs and derail years of industrial progress. Speaking during a recent presentation to the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) […] The post New lubricant import permit death knell for local industry –LUPAN appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago World Drug Day: Drug Abuse Fueling Mental Health Disorders, Crime – Pharmacists

The Association of Community Pharmacists of Nigeria (ACPN) has warned that the rising tide of drug abuse in the country is fueling a surge in mental health disorders, crime, school dropouts, and family breakdowns, posing a grave threat to the country’s development. The National Chairman of ACPN, Pharm. Ezeh Ambrose Igwekamma, in a statement to […]

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2 w. ago Retailers Warn Against Dangote Refinery’s Downstream Monopoly, Say Job Losses Loom

Petroleum products retail outlet owners have raised concerns over the potential monopolistic threat posed by Dangote Refinery’s forward integration strategy in Nigeria’s downstream petroleum sector. Speaking under the aegis of the Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association of Nigeria (PETROAN), the outlet owners warned that the refinery’s dominance could lead to widespread job losses and […]

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2 w. ago (ICYMI) Ghana: Reduce alcohol prices or we’ll shut down everywhere — Drunkards association warns govt

Tribune Online (ICYMI) Ghana: Reduce alcohol prices or we’ll shut down everywhere — Drunkards association warns govt “To date, the prices of alcoholic drinks keep going up. If you purchase alcohol, there is an increment of about 15%, and this affects... (ICYMI) Ghana: Reduce alcohol prices or we’ll shut down everywhere — Drunkards association warns govt Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Ghana: Reduce alcohol prices or we’ll shut down everywhere — Drunkards association warns govt

Tribune Online Ghana: Reduce alcohol prices or we’ll shut down everywhere — Drunkards association warns govt “To date, the prices of alcoholic drinks keep going up. If you purchase alcohol, there is an increment of about 15%, and this affects... Ghana: Reduce alcohol prices or we’ll shut down everywhere — Drunkards association warns govt Tribune Online

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