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Published on 06:41 GMT

Nigeria, others urged to treat health spending as economic investment, not social cost

Ebere Okereke, an independent global health expert, has urged African governments to treat health spending as a strategic economic investment rather than a social cost or burden. Ms Okereke, who is also an associate fellow of Chatham House, said on Sunday …

Source: Peoples Gazette - Neutral
Published on Mar 16, 2026

Nigeria’s inflation rate eases to 15.06% in February – NBS

The NBS disclosed this in its Consumer Price Index (CPI) and Inflation Report for February 2026, released in Abuja on Monday. According to the report, the February headline inflation showed a decrease of 0.04 per cent compared to the 15.10 per cent …

Source: News Agency of Nigeria - NAN - Pro-Government
Published on 01:37 GMT

JOURNEY

In this episode YAIM members retrace their perilous backway journey towards Europe in 2016/2017, across West African borders into Libya, highlighting the systemic violence, corruption, and gendered abuse inherent in these routes.Trigger warning: the …

Source: Allegra Lab - Pending
Published on Mar 14, 2026

Japan Tobacco International Nigeria Reinforces Its Commitment To Gender Equity

Joyce Onwuka Japan Tobacco International Nigeria (JTI Nigeria), a member of JTI Worldwide, has reaffirmed its commitment to gender equity and inclusive leadership as it joins the global community in commemorating International Women’s Day 2026. Speaking …

Source: Oriental News Nigeria - Neutral
Published on Mar 12, 2026

Four in 10 Nigerian adults live with hypertension – Report

At least 40 per cent of Nigerian adults live with hypertension, highlighting the growing burden of non-communicable diseases in the country. This is according to the 2025 State of Health of the Nation Report released by the Federal Ministry of Health and …

Source: Premium Times - Neutral
Published on Mar 12, 2026

Amarinth delivers £1.5M chemical injection skid order for Nigeria’s LNG fields

Pump manufacturer Amarinth has successfully manufactured and delivered a £1.5 million order for four bespoke API 675 chemical injection skid packages destined for Nigeria’s Soku and Gbaran LNG fields in the Niger Delta. The project supports critical gas …

Source: Process Industry Informer - Pending
Published on Mar 11, 2026

Nigeria’s non-oil exports rise to N12.36 trillion in 2025 – NBS

Nigeria’s non-oil exports rose significantly in 2025, reaching N12.36 trillion between January and December. This is according to the latest Foreign Trade in Goods Statistics released by the National Bureau of Statistics. The figure represents a sharp …

Source: Nairametrics - Neutral
Published on Mar 11, 2026

Nigeria’s Non-Oil Exports Rise to N12.36 Trillion in 2025 Amid Economic Diversification Drive

Nigeria recorded a significant rise in non-oil exports in 2025, with total earnings reaching N12.36 trillion between January and December, according to new data released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). The latest Foreign Trade in Goods …

Source: Alexa.ng - Pending
Published on Mar 11, 2026

Japan Tobacco International Nigeria Marks International Women’s Day, Reinforces Its Commitment to Gender Equity

Japan Tobacco International Nigeria (JTI Nigeria), a member of JTI Worldwide, has reaffirmed its commitment to gender equity and inclusive leadership as it joins the global community in commemorating International Women’s Day 2026. Speaking on the occasion …

Source: Lagos Post Online - Pending
Published on Mar 16, 2026

Treat health spendings as economic investments, not social cost -Expert Investment

By Abujah Racheal Dr Ebere Okereke, an Independent Global Health Expert, has urged African Governments to treat health spending as a strategic economic investment rather than a social cost or burden. Okereke, also an Associate Fellow of Chatham House, …

Source: News Agency of Nigeria - NAN - Pro-Government
Published on Mar 8, 2026

NESG warns of growing deindustrialisation as Nigeria’s manufacturing sector remains weak

The Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG) has raised concerns over a growing deindustrialisation trend in Nigeria, warning that the country’s manufacturing sector remains weak and heavily concentrated in only a few subsectors. The warning was contained in …

Source: Nairametrics - Neutral
Published on Mar 14, 2026

Gender Equity Central to Business Competitiveness, Says JTI

Japan Tobacco International Nigeria (JTI Nigeria), a subsidiary of JTI Worldwide, has reinforced commitment to gender equity and inclusive leadership, noting it remained crucial to sustainable business success. General Manager of JTI Nigeria, Abdallah …

Source: This Day - Pro-Government
Published on Mar 4, 2026

Nigeria’s Business Confidence Index hits record 117.2 points in February 2026

Nigeria’s business environment sustained its expansionary momentum in February 2026, as the Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG) Business Confidence Monitor (BCM) Current Business Performance Index climbed to a record 117.2 points. This was disclosed in …

Source: Nairametrics - Neutral
Published on Mar 4, 2026

Distillers Protest Nigeria’s Ban on Sachet Alcohol

Employees of distilling companies have vowed to besiege the Lagos office of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control today (Wednesday) in protest as the Federal Government announced the nationwide crackdown on sachet alcohol …

Source: Ghana MMA - Neutral
Published on Mar 1, 2026

Confronting Nigeria’s Growing Nicotine Crisis

Nicotine is an addictive chemical found primarily in tobacco plants, cigarettes, cigars, smokeless tobacco, and nearly all e-cigarettes. According to the American Lung Association, nicotine is as addictive as heroin or cocaine, while vaping involves …

Source: Ghana MMA - Neutral
Published on Mar 3, 2026

Sachet alcohol ban will reduce underage drinking; 50% of Nigerian children drink: NAFDAC

The director-general of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), Mojisola Adeyeye, says the ban on alcohol in small pack sizes remains the best solution to tackle underage drinking. Ms Adeyeye said this at a news …

Source: Peoples Gazette - Neutral
Published on Mar 2, 2026

Nigeria’s GDP grows by 4.07% in Q4 2025

Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) expanded by 4.07 per cent in real terms year-on-year in the fourth quarter of 2025, marking a stronger performance compared to the 3.76 per cent growth recorded in the corresponding period of 2024. The figures were …

Source: Zawya - Indeterminate
Published on Mar 2, 2026

Nigeria’s insurance sector growth outpaces banking at 21.4%

Nigeria’s insurance sub-sector emerged as the primary growth engine of the financial services sector in the final quarter of 2025, recording a massive surge to 21.37 per cent. According to the latest report from the National Bureau of Statistics, the …

Source: Ghana MMA - Neutral
Published on Mar 1, 2026

High Stakes of Nigeria’s Alcohol Crackdown

Factories are falling silent as regulators tighten enforcement of Nigeria’s sachet alcohol ban, and workers are pouring into the streets in protest. What began as a public health intervention has evolved into a far-reaching contest over jobs, investment …

Source: This Day - Pro-Government

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Published on March 12, 2026 - 11:35 GMT

Tobacco Market Valued at US$ 1.5 Trillion by 2033 Driven by Premium and Smokeless Segments

Asia Pacific Leads Tobacco Market with 40% Global Consumption Driven by China and India and Supported by Cultural Acceptance and State Controlled Supply Systems LONDON, LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, March 12, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The global tobacco …

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Published on March 16, 2026 - 19:52 GMT

Attorney General Jay Jones on OAG Legislative Achievements of 2026 General Assembly Session

Commonwealth of Virginia Office of the Attorney General Jay Jones Attorney General 202 North 9th Street Richmond, Virginia 23219 804-786-2071 FAX 804-786-1991 Virginia Relay Service 800-828-1120 For media inquiries only, contact: Rae Pickett RPickett@ …

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Published on March 16, 2026 - 17:28 GMT

Summersville man charged in Peck Ranch elk poaching case

CARTER COUNTY, Mo. -- It started the day before Thanksgiving 2025 with a report to the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) of a mature bull elk found shot dead and left to rot inside the wildlife refuge at the MDC Peck Ranch Conservation Area in …

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Published on March 15, 2026 - 22:06 GMT

Compact Power Solutions Supporting Growth In The Single-Use Vape Battery Market 2026

The Business Research Company’s Single-Use Vape Battery Global Market Report 2026 - Market Size, Trends, And Global Forecast 2026-2035 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, March 12, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The single-use vape battery …

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Published on March 5, 2026 - 12:45 GMT

United States Tobacco Market to Reach 252.4 Thousand Tons by 2034 as Smokeless and Premium Segments Expand

Market volume expected to rise from 212.9 Thousand Tons in 2025 to 252.4 Thousand Tons by 2034 at 1.91% CAGR as nicotine pouches and heated tobacco gain demand. ST. BROOKLYN, NY, UNITED STATES, March 5, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Once defined almost …

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Published on March 6, 2026 - 05:34 GMT

Attorney General Stephen Cox Warns Alaska Tobacco Retailers Against Selling Illegal Products

March 4, 2026 (Anchorage, Alaska)- Attorney General Stephen J. Cox has sent correspondence to over 1500 Alaskan tobacco retailers and distributors that may be selling illegal tobacco products, most of which are originating from China. These products …

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Published on March 16, 2026 - 08:00 GMT

Industrial exports survey for the fourth quarter of 2025

MACAU, March 16 - Information from the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC) indicated that the surveyed manufacturers of the Industrial Exports Survey were cautiously optimistic about the export outlook of the Macao Special Administrative Region for the …

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Published on March 6, 2026 - 07:00 GMT

Protecting Women’s Progress in Tobacco Control

By Suely Castro and Carissa Düring LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, March 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On International Women’s Day, we celebrate progress. Progress in rights, in representation, in health, and in opportunity. But progress is not …

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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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