How inflation undermines Nigeria's sugar tax
22 Jun 2026, 13:47 GMT
Topic: World
Source URL: https://www.dw.com/en/how-inflation-undermines-nigeria-s-sugar-tax/a-77655043?maca=en-rss-en-africa-8291-rdf
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.