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How inflation undermines Nigeria's sugar tax

Nigeria's sugary drinks tax was meant to stop rising diabetes rates, but soaring inflation has eroded its impact. Experts say the levy is too small to change behavior and urge higher rates and reforms.

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How inflation undermines Nigeria's sugar tax
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Nigeria's sugary drinks tax was meant to stop rising diabetes rates, but soaring inflation has eroded its impact. Experts say the levy is too small to change behavior and urge higher rates and reforms.

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