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Firm faults FG’s proposed hike in sugary drinks tax

ThinkBusiness Africa has called for a more evidence-based assessment of Nigeria’s proposed amendment to the Customs, Excise Tariff, Etc. (Consolidation) Act, warning that a substantial increase in the tax burden on Sugar-Sweetened Beverages could raise consumer prices and production costs without delivering commensurate public health outcomes. The call followed the release earlier in the week […]

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Top 10 African countries with the highest sugar sweetened beverages tax

Sugar-sweetened beverages taxes have emerged as a critical public health policy tool, although their optimal design remains under debate compared to established tobacco and alcohol taxes. However, policymakers worldwide have become increasingly interested in the potential of SSB taxes to improve population health and increase revenue generation leading to an increased adoption of such policies […]