Ban on alcohol stirs controversy in Niger, sellers fear clampdown
Chika Otuchikere writes that although Niger State Government has denied the ban on alcoholic drinks, some local governments are insisting that the drinks remain banned in their areas…
Distillers plan more protests as Reps probe ban on sachet alcohol
The House of Representatives, on Tuesday, directed its committee on the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control to probe the circumstances surrounding the ban imposed…
You Were Not Poisoned, It Was Excess Alcohol That Affected Your Organs – Atiku’s Aide Slams Wike
The disclosure by the immediate past Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike that he was poisoned at the secretariat of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has been faulted by…
FG Suspends Increase in Taxes on Soft Drinks, Beverages, Alcohol, Others
The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria has praised the Federal Government’s decision to suspend the proposed increase in excise duty on alcohol, non-alcoholic beverages, and tobacco. The association appreciated…