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How new sugar tax will hurt Nigerians

BY OLUMAYOWA OKEDIRAN The federal government has imposed a sugar tax of N10 per litre on all non-alcoholic, carbonated, and sweetened beverages in the country. This charge is one of

The carbonated drinks excise duty regime: Making a case for sustainable environment

BY VICTOR TEMITOPE AMUSA The report that the federal government has introduced an excise duty of N10/litre on all non-alcoholic, carbonated, and sweetened beverages is currently trending and generating reactions

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EXTRA: Tax on carbonated drinks will reduce cases of diabetes in Nigeria, says rep

Muktar Ahmed, a member of the house of representatives, says excise duty on carbonated drinks will reduce the level of diabetes in Nigeria. Ahmed, a member of the All Progressives

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FG mulls new tax on Coke, Bigi, other soft drinks

Zainab Ahmed, the minister of finance, says the federal government is considering introducing excise duty on carbonated drinks. The minister made this known while addressing the media, including TheCable, on

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