Friday, July 3, 2026

Omei Bongos-Ikwue

February 6, 2024

Coalition urges FG to use sugar tax proceeds for cancer care

Ms Bongos-Ikwue stressed the global link between sugary beverage consumption and increased cancer risk.

International Cancer Centre used to illustrate the story
December 4, 2021

Coalition asks NASS to speed up passage of sugary drinks tax bill

The coalition states that carbonated beverages target low socioeconomic groups by offering higher drink volumes at lower prices, to the detriment of health.

May 18, 2021

Soft drinks are killing Nigerians, time to introduce health tax on sugary drinks

A tax on sugar-sweetened beverages can reduce soft drink consumption and result in better health outcomes.