Nigerians Dying, Raise Tobacco Tax to 100%, CAPPA Tells Govt

Nigerians Dying, Raise Tobacco Tax to 100%, CAPPA Tells Govt

Abuja -- The Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa, CAPPA, on Thursday, raised the alarm over deaths traceable to tobacco consumption and, therefore, called on the Federal Government to immediately increase the excise tax on tobacco products to 100 per cent.

Raise Tobacco Tax To 100%, Save Lives, Healthcare Costs, CAPPA Tells FG

The Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has called on the Federal Government to immediately increase the excise tax on tobacco products to 100 per cent to save thousands of lives, and at least ₦526 billion annually from healthcare costs and productivity losses. In a statement on Thursday, CAPPA warned that the tobacco industry... The post Raise Tobacco Tax To 100%, Save Lives, Healthcare Costs, CAPPA Tells FG appeare…

CAPPA Calls for 100% Tobacco Tax in Nigeria - Voice of Nigeria Broadcasting Service

The Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has urged the Nigerian government to raise tobacco taxes to 100 per cent, stating that such a policy could save thousands of lives annually while reducing healthcare and productivity losses by at least ₦526 billion. In a statement issued by its Media and Communications Officer, Robert Egbe, CAPPA expressed deep concern over the growing promotion and consumption of both traditio…

Govt asked to raise tobacco tax to 100% to save lives, healthcare costs - EnviroNews - latest environment news, climate change, renewable energy

The Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has called on the Federal Government of Nigeria to immediately increase the excise tax on tobacco products to 100 percent to save thousands of lives, and at least ₦526 billion annually from healthcare costs and productivity losses. In a statement issued on Thursday, August 7, 2025, CAPPA warned that the tobacco industry is continuing to aggressively target Nigerians with tradit…