Opposition to the proposed increase in excise duties on sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) intensified yesterday as the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) and the Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) warned of severe economic consequences.

By Yinka Kolawole The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has expressed concern that the proposed Sugar-Sweetened Beverage (SSB) Tax Bill passed by the Senate could…

SSB Tax Bill: LCCI Warns on Potential Economic Consequences of Additional Burden on Manufacturing Sector

The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has warned that the passage of the Sugar-Sweetened Beverage (SSB) Tax Bill by the Senate could worsen challenges facing Nigeria’s…

Nigeria's beverage sector faces a significant hit as a proposed tax hike on sugar-sweetened beverages (SSB) threatens to shave N2.8 tri...

ABUJA - The Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) has warned that the proposed Sugar-Sweetened Beverages (SSB) tax could threaten jobs, weaken investment and strain small…

The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has warned that plans to significantly increase excise duties on sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) could threaten a sector…

• Says proposed levy will inflict economic burden on businesses, impact investments, jobs, others

Opposition to the proposed increase in excise duties on sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) intensified yesterday as the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) and the Abuja…