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Calls Grow in Nigeria for Higher Sugary‑Drink Taxes to Protect Public Health

Calls Grow in Nigeria for Higher Sugary‑Drink Taxes to Protect Public Health

Public health advocates in Nigeria cite high consumption of sugar‑sweetened beverages, including among adolescents, as grounds for raising SSB taxes. They argue stronger fiscal measures could curb intake and reduce disease risk.

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Nigeria’s Sugary Drinks Boom: Why Higher SSB Tax Is a Public Health Imperative