Tag: British American Tobacco

British American Tobacco sued for smoking-related illnesses
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British American Tobacco sued for smoking-related illnesses

British American Tobacco finds itself embroiled in significant legal battles across Nigeria, as five states demand a total of N10.6 trillion (£9.3 billion) for healthcare expenses linked to smoking-related illnesses. These lawsuits, initiated by both the federal government and the states of Kano, Oyo, Lagos, Ogun, and Gombe, date back to 2007. The legal action […]

FG advocates for strict regulation of tobacco industry
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FG advocates for strict regulation of tobacco industry

The Federal Government has emphasized that the tobacco sector must be strictly regulated in conformity with national legislation and international best practices. The PUNCH reported that the coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Ali Pate, announced this recently in Lagos during the formal lunch of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission’s tobacco control […]

FG advocates for strict regulation of tobacco industry
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British American Tobacco to pay Nigeria $110m over infringements – FCCPC

The Federal Government said that British American Tobacco, Nigeria Limited and its connected organizations will pay a $110 million penalty for infringements. The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission announced this in a statement shared on its X page on Wednesday, following the Commission’s lengthy infringement against BAT and its associated organizations. For BAT Parties […]