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Published on Nov 21, 2025

BAT Nigeria recognised for $300m export, others

British American Tobacco Nigeria has been lauded for its significant contribution to Nigeria’s manufacturing sector, having generated over $300m in export sales between 2022 and 2024, the company announced at the 53rd Annual General Meeting of the …

Source: Punch - Indeterminate
Published on Nov 20, 2025

Nigeria Q3 2025 GDP: Analysts split between 3.9% moderation and 4.5% expansion

Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) report for Q3 2025 is set for release soon, and expectations among analysts remain mixed. While some experts anticipate a slower but still positive growth of 3.6%–3.9%, others project a more robust expansion of about …

Source: Nairametrics - Neutral
Published on Nov 20, 2025

VAST Ghana urges gov’t to strengthen protection of public health policies from tobacco industry interference

Ghana's efforts to shield its public health policies from the commercial influence of the tobacco industry are facing a critical challenge, despite recording a slight overall improvement in a major global assessment. According to the Tobacco Industry …

Source: MyJoyOnline - Pending
Published on Nov 20, 2025

WHO COP11: Nigeria records major gain in tobacco control, imposes $110m fine against BATN

The federal government has announced significant progress in its implementation of the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (WHO FCTC), with new survey data showing sharp declines in tobacco use and strengthened enforcement measures, including a …

Source: Blueprint Newspapers Limited - Indeterminate
Published on Nov 19, 2025

Organised Crime Index 2025: South Africa a continental hotspot for criminal networks

Human trafficking, cybercrime, drug routes and wildlife poaching are surging as South Africa becomes a regional crime hub South Africa is facing a deepening crisis of organised crime, with networks operating across human trafficking, drug and wildlife …

Source: Mail & Guardian - Left-wing
Published on Nov 19, 2025

MALI: The Mali Meltdown

November 19, 2025: The Mail capital Bamako is suffering rampant paranoia. There are frequent disruptions in the availability of electrical power. Households and businesses are accustomed to some outages, but it's recently been worse. Blackouts are more …

Source: Strategy Page - Neutral
Published on Nov 19, 2025

Nigerian govt tightens tobacco control, imposes $110m fine on BATN

The Nigerian government has reported significant progress in tobacco control, with new data indicating declines in tobacco use nationwide. The Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Iziaq Salako, disclosed this while delivering Nigeria’s …

Source: Premium Times - Neutral
Published on Nov 19, 2025

Tobacco: BATN Faces $110m Sanction As Nigeria Steps Up WHO FCTC Enforcement

Nigeria has announced major enforcement actions against the tobacco industry, including a $110 million sanction imposed on British American Tobacco Nigeria (BATN), as the country outlined significant progress in implementing the WHO Framework Convention on …

Source: New Telegraph - Pending
Published on Nov 18, 2025

COP 11: Minister Celebrates Nigeria’s Progress at Tobacco Global Meet

By Esi-ife Arogundade Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Iziaq Salako, has praised Nigeria’s tobacco control efforts since 2012, saying the country had made “remarkable progress” in the fight against the deadly product. Dr, Salako, who …

Source: Nigerian Current - Neutral
Published on Nov 20, 2025

8 Destinations You Should Not Visit In 2026, According To Travel Experts

Share The Article Christmas comes early here at Travel Off Path. Every year, one of our most exciting topics to cover isn't a new digital nomad visa or up-and-coming beach paradise — it's where not to go. Fodor's, one of the most respected …

Source: Travel Off Path - Neutral
Published on Nov 20, 2025

Timbuktu’s Medieval Manuscripts Return Home After a Decade Away Safe from Insurgents

Stacks of Timbuktu manuscripts at the Ahmed Baba Institute – credit, UNESCO Bureau of Mali, CC 4.0. INT Thousands of ancient Arabic texts have returned to their rightful place in the legendary Saharan trade city of Timbuktu after years of safe-keeping …

Source: Good News Network - Neutral
Published on Nov 20, 2025

No price tag can clean slavery’s bloodstains — Kwesi Pratt

A leading member of the Organising Committee of the Pan-African Progressive Front (PPF), Kwesi Pratt Jnr, has called on African leaders and institutions to unite and demand reparations from colonial powers, declaring that no amount of money can cleanse the …

Source: MyJoyOnline - Pending
Published on Nov 18, 2025

Mercs on the Run: Escape, Evasion, and Hiding Out in a Bordello

If there’s a lesson to be learned from merc work, it’s this: you are on your own. When you put your trust in others, or rely on outside forces for salvation, you’re buying yourself a one·way ticket to the oblivion of a mercs’ limbo: jail if you’re lucky, a …

Source: Soldier of Fortune Magazine - Indeterminate
Published on Nov 17, 2025

Timbuktu’s famed manuscripts remain under threat

Thirteen years ago, Abdoulaye Cisse risked his life to smuggle tens of thousands of fragile manuscripts out of Timbuktu as al-Qaeda-linked extremists swept into the desert town. At night, he loaded crates of manuscripts from the Ahmed Baba Institute of …

Source: Taipei Times - Neutral
Published on Nov 6, 2025

New History, Biographies and Travel Books 2023 - 2025

Most stories consist of people living in a particular time or place, whether real or imaginary. For those how want to keep it real in reading, the people’s lives they digest in the pages of a book can be found in the history, travel, or biography section …

Source: Patheos - Indeterminate
Published on 06:12 GMT

‘America is British’. Heaven is ‘a socialist state’. David Attenborough is ‘anti-human’ – the startling theories of ...

What I struggle to understand, I say to Danny Kruger in his office at Reform UK HQ, is why a serious Conservative, with a glittering future like yours, would defect to a party led by Nigel Farage? Indeed, the defection of Kruger, a heavy-weight on the …

Source: The Guardian - Center-left
Published on Nov 21, 2025

News Today Live Updates, 21 November | Nitish Kumar Cabinet Portfolio: Samrat Choudhary takes charge of Home Ministry

News Today Live Updates: Get the latest news updates from India and all around the world. Stay updated with breaking news today.The Enforcement Directorate has filed a supplementary prosecution complaint naming Robert Vadra, husband of Congress MP Priyanka …

Source: The Indian Express - Center-left
Published on Nov 21, 2025

News Today Live Updates, 21 November | Trump Jr as guest, Udaipur gears up for star-studded wedding of American ...

News Today Live Updates: Get the latest news updates from India and all around the world. Stay updated with breaking news today.The Enforcement Directorate has filed a supplementary prosecution complaint naming Robert Vadra, husband of Congress MP Priyanka …

Source: The Indian Express - Center-left
Published on Nov 20, 2025

Hungary at Crossroads: Can 'Orbanism' Survive Next Election?

Hungary at Crossroads: Can 'Orbanism' Survive Next Election? Why is Hungary keeping Ukraine out of the EU, and why has "Orbanism" become the country's defining ideology? How could energy contracts, foreign policy, and upcoming …

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Published on November 20, 2025 - 14:38 GMT

Belgium to ban vape flavors except tobacco

(MENAFN) Belgium plans to prohibit all e-cigarette flavors except tobacco in an effort to prevent nicotine addiction among young people, Health Minister Frank Vandenbroucke announced, according to reports. The move follows updated guidance from the …

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Published on November 20, 2025 - 14:37 GMT

Belgium Set to Outlaw All E-Cigarette Flavors Except Tobacco

(MENAFN) Belgium is set to outlaw all e-cigarette flavors except tobacco in a bid to curb youth nicotine addiction, Health Minister Frank Vandenbroucke announced Wednesday, following updated guidance from the Superior Health Council. Vandenbroucke said …

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Published on November 19, 2025 - 13:00 GMT

Bitcoin Depot Partners with Wild Bill’s Tobacco for Multi-Store Pilot, Eyeing Wider Midwest Expansion

ATLANTA, Nov. 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bitcoin Depot (“Bitcoin Depot” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: BTM), a U.S.-based Bitcoin ATM (“BTM”) operator and leading fintech company, today announced a new retail partnership with Wild Bill’s Tobacco, one of …

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Published on November 18, 2025 - 19:46 GMT

Connecticut Tobacco Wholesaler Who Defrauded State of $1.2 Million Sentenced to 20 Months in Federal Prison

David X. Sullivan, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that KHAWAR M. KHOKHAR, 37, of Ellington, was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge Sarala V. Nagala in Hartford to 20 months of imprisonment and two years of supervised …

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Published on November 22, 2025 - 07:32 GMT

Stay on top of your health: Get screened for cancer

Screening requirements vary by cancer type In the U.S. general population, an estimated 4.75 million deaths were averted by cancer prevention and screening from 1975 to 2020. Regular cancer screenings save lives, and for Veterans, staying up to date on …

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Published on November 21, 2025 - 14:39 GMT

Introducing One Tribe a new era of sustainable luxury skincare

POLAND, November 21, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- One Tribe Cosmetics proudly launches in Poland and EU introducing a natural luxury skincare line inspired by the harmonious way of life of Native American cultures. Embracing a mindful approach to …

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Published on November 22, 2025 - 02:31 GMT

District of Arizona Charges 174 Individuals for Immigration-Related Criminal Conduct this Week

PHOENIX, Ariz. – During the week of enforcement operations from November 15, 2025, through November 21, 2025, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Arizona brought immigration-related criminal charges against 174 individuals. Specifically, the …

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Published on November 22, 2025 - 02:33 GMT

Philadelphia Man Convicted at Trial of Two Commercial Robberies, Murder of Gas Station Attendant

PHILADELPHIA – United States Attorney David Metcalf announced that Chihean Jones, aka “Cha,” 40, of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, was convicted this afternoon at trial of two commercial robberies in the city and the murder of a gas station attendant during …

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Published on December 7, 2016 - 17:55 GMT

Philip Morris International (PMI) Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend of $1.04 Per Share

Philip Morris International (PMI) Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend of $1.04 Per Share December 7, 2016

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Published on December 6, 2016 - 14:10 GMT

Massimo Ferragamo Elected to the Board of Directors of Philip Morris International (PMI)

Massimo Ferragamo Elected to the Board of Directors of Philip Morris International (PMI) December 6, 2016

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Published on December 6, 2016 - 09:24 GMT

Philip Morris International (PMI) Announces Filing of Application for Its Electronically Heated Tobacco Product with the ...

LAUSANNE, Switzerland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 6, 2016-- Philip Morris International Inc. (“PMI”) (NYSE / Euronext Paris: PM) on Dec. 5 submitted a Modified Risk Tobacco Product (MRTP) application for its electronically heated tobacco product with the U. …

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Published on November 16, 2016 - 15:46 GMT

Philip Morris International Inc. Presents at the Morgan Stanley Global Consumer & Retail Conference; Revises, for ...

Philip Morris International Inc. Presents at the Morgan Stanley Global Consumer & Retail Conference; Revises, for Currency Only, 2016 Full-Year Reported Diluted EPS Forecast November 16, 2016

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Published on October 25, 2016 - 07:22 GMT

Philip Morris International Recognized as Global Leader for Corporate Action on Climate Change for the Third Year ...

LAUSANNE, Switzerland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 25, 2016-- Philip Morris International Inc. (“PMI”) (NYSE/Euronext Paris: PM) today is recognized as a global leader in its action on climate change. For the third consecutive year, the company is on the CDP …

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Published on October 18, 2016 - 11:29 GMT

Philip Morris International Inc. (PMI) Reports 2016 Third-Quarter Results; Reaffirms 2016 Full-Year Reported Diluted EPS ...

Philip Morris International Inc. (PMI) Reports 2016 Third-Quarter Results; Reaffirms 2016 Full-Year Reported Diluted EPS Forecast October 18, 2016

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Published on October 14, 2016 - 07:33 GMT

Philip Morris International Recognized as Top Employer in Africa

Now certified as leading employer in 29 countries across the globe LAUSANNE, Switzerland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 14, 2016-- Philip Morris International Inc. (PMI) (NYSE/Euronext Paris: PM) today was recognized for the first time as a Top Employer in …

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Published on October 11, 2016 - 14:19 GMT

Philip Morris International Inc. to Host Webcast of 2016 Third-Quarter Results

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 11, 2016-- Regulatory News: Philip Morris International Inc. (NYSE/Euronext Paris: PM) will host a live audio webcast at www.pmi.com/webcasts on Tuesday, October 18, 2016, at 9:00 a.m. ET to discuss its 2016 third- …

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Published on September 29, 2016 - 07:15 GMT

Philip Morris International Inc. Hosts Investor Day; Revises for Currency, and Narrows, 2016 Full-Year Reported Diluted ...

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep. 29, 2016-- Regulatory News: Philip Morris International Inc.’s (NYSE/Euronext Paris: PM) senior management reviews the company’s business outlook and long-term growth strategies at a two-day investor meeting starting …

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Published on September 23, 2016 - 14:01 GMT

Philip Morris International Inc. (PMI) Inaugurates Manufacturing Facility in Italy for Potentially Reduced-Risk Products*...

First manufacturing facility for large scale production of heated tobacco products Anticipated investment of approximately EUR 500 million for the facility and pre-existing pilot plant Up to 600 new jobs when fully operational Total initial annual capacity …

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Published on September 22, 2016 - 19:30 GMT

Philip Morris International Inc. to Host Webcast of 2016 Investor Day

Philip Morris International Inc. to Host Webcast of 2016 Investor Day September 22, 2016

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Published on September 16, 2016 - 10:04 GMT

Philip Morris International Welcomes Broad Interest for PMI IMPACT; New Global Initiative to Fight Smuggling and Related ...

LAUSANNE, Switzerland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep. 15, 2016-- Philip Morris International Inc. (PMI) (NYSE/Euronext Paris: PM) announced today that the response to PMI IMPACT, its new global funding initiative for third party projects dedicated to fighting …

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Published on September 14, 2016 - 08:35 GMT

Philip Morris International Inc. Increases Dividend by 2% to an Annualized Rate of $4.16 Per Share

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep. 14, 2016-- Regulatory News: The Board of Directors of Philip Morris International Inc. (NYSE/Euronext Paris: PM) today increased the company’s regular quarterly dividend by 2% to an annualized rate of $4.16 per share. …

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Published on September 6, 2016 - 12:45 GMT

Philip Morris International Releases First “Update” on Their Scientific Research to Develop and Assess Potentially ...

LAUSANNE, Switzerland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep. 6, 2016-- Philip Morris International Inc. (NYSE/Euronext Paris: PM) today releases the first Reduced-Risk Product (RRP) Scientific Update, a regular publication on its research efforts to develop and assess …

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Published on July 19, 2016 - 11:18 GMT

Philip Morris International Inc. (PMI) Reports 2016 Second-Quarter Results; Revises 2016 Full-Year Reported Diluted EPS ...

Reflecting Currency-Neutral Growth of Approximately 10% to 12% vs. 2015 Adjusted Diluted EPS of $4.42 NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul. 19, 2016-- Regulatory News: 2016 Second-Quarter Reported diluted earnings per share of $1.15, down by $0.06 or 5.0% versus …

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Published on July 12, 2016 - 13:55 GMT

Philip Morris International Inc. to Host Webcast of 2016 Second-Quarter Results

NEW YORK – July 12, 2016 – Philip Morris International Inc. (NYSE/Euronext Paris: PM) will host a live audio webcast at www.pmi.com/webcasts on Tuesday, July 19, 2016, at 9:00 a.m. ET to discuss its 2016 second-quarter results, which will be issued …

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Published on July 11, 2016 - 02:16 GMT

Philip Morris International Comments on Tribunal’s Decision in Arbitration Between PMI and Uruguay

LAUSANNE, Switzerland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul. 8, 2016-- Philip Morris International Inc. (PMI) (NYSE/Euronext Paris: PM) today comments on the decision of an ICSID tribunal in the arbitration between PMI and Uruguay regarding two regulations that …

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Published on June 8, 2016 - 10:02 GMT

53 billion illegal cigarettes consumed in the European Union last year

New KPMG report for British American Tobacco, Imperial Tobacco, Japan Tobacco International and Philip Morris International finds that governments lose up to EUR 11.3 billion in revenues Non-EU contraband and counterfeit increased to 88% LONDON--(BUSINESS …

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Published on June 3, 2016 - 04:56 GMT

PHILIP MORRIS INTERNATIONAL INC. DECLARES REGULAR QUARTERLY DIVIDEND OF $1.02 PER SHARE

NEW YORK, December 9, 2015 -- The Board of Directors of Philip Morris International Inc. (NYSE / Euronext Paris: PM) today declared a regular quarterly dividend of $1.02 per common share, payable on January 8, 2016, to shareholders of record as of …

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Published on May 27, 2016 - 11:37 GMT

Philip Morris International Launches New Initiative to Fight Smuggling and Related Crimes; Pledges USD 100 Million to ...

LAUSANNE, Switzerland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 27, 2016-- Philip Morris International Inc. (PMI) (NYSE /Euronext Paris: PM) announced today a major new initiative — “PMI IMPACT” — to help confront smuggling and related crimes. The centerpiece of PMI …

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