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Published on Jul 11, 2025

BAT Nigeria Foundation Opens Applications For ‘Farmers For Future Grant’

1 •Set To Empower Youths To Transform Nigerian Agriculture The British American Tobacco Nigeria Foundation (BATNF) has officially opened applications for its flagship Farmers for the Future (F4F) Grant, designed to empower NYSC corps members and young agri …

Source: Daily Independent - Pending
Published on Jul 11, 2025

South Africa's retail sector can thrive in 2025 and beyond, says BMR forecast

According to the Bureau of Market Research’s (BMR’s) 'Macroeconomic and retail trade sales forecast for South Africa 2025' report, retailers that are agile, responsive and informed by robust market intelligence will be best positioned to thrive …

Source: Engineering News - Neutral
Published on Jul 11, 2025

Kwa-Thema entrepreneur shares how selling the African Reporter became a profitable business

Kwa-Thema – Local businessman Vuyisile Montsi has proven that selling the African Reporter can be a profitable venture – one that helped him launch multiple businesses and create jobs for others. Montsi lost his job in 2014, and it was his younger brother …

Source: African Reporter - Pending
Published on Jul 11, 2025

Egypt’s annual headline inflation records 14.4% in June: CAPMAS

Arab Finance: Egypt's annual headline inflation recorded 14.4% in June, versus 16.5% in May, as reported by the Central Agency for Public Mobilization and Statistics (CAPMAS) on July 10th. The inflation rate was driven by a 6.8% year-on-year (YoY) jump …

Source: Zawya - Indeterminate
Published on Jul 11, 2025

WTC hails Nigeria’s policy initiative on tobacco promotion in films

With its presentation at the World Tobacco Conference held in Ireland from October 22 to 27, 2024, the National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB), has placed Nigeria at the forefront of progressive content regulation in Africa. The NFVCB’s Executive …

Source: The Sun Nigeria - Indeterminate
Published on Jul 10, 2025

Nigerian exporters demand a shift from promissory notes to export certificates

The call for a fundamental overhaul of Nigeria’s export incentive scheme is growing louder, with leading exporters advocating for an immediate transition from the long-troubled promissory note system to a more efficient and verifiable export certificate …

Source: Business Day - Neutral
Published on Jul 10, 2025

SUGAR MAFIA: Taste or test for corporate regulation in Africa

Kagera Sugar was among the early bidders to take over Tongaat Hulett’s sugar assets SPECIAL FEATURE | THE INDEPENDENT & AGENCIES | When Tongaat Hulett began its journey in Southern Africa, the global sugar industry was shedding off its reliance on …

Source: Independent (Uganda) - Center-left
Published on Jul 10, 2025

Illicit cigarettes flood local market

JOHANNESBURG - The Tobacco Transformation Alliance says the entire South African tobacco industry is in jeopardy because of criminal networks. READ: Legal tobacco trade going up in smoke It says the expansion of the illicit sector is endangering the last …

Source: eNCA - Neutral
Published on Jul 10, 2025

Raise Sugary Drink Tax From N10 To N130 Per Litre To Fight Health Crisis, CAPPA Tells Nigerian Government

The Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has advocated for an increase in the Sugar-Sweetened Beverages (SSB) tax to ₦130 per litre in Nigeria. Akinbode Oluwafemi, Executive Director of CAPPA, the current tax of ₦10 per litre is …

Source: Sahara Reporters - Left-wing
Published on Jul 10, 2025

Kenya on spot over missed tobacco taxation targets

Kenya is among the countries that have failed to maintain best-practice tobacco tax levels, missing a critical opportunity to reduce tobacco use, save lives and unlock new revenue for health financing. A report by the World Health Organisation (WHO) said …

Source: Zawya - Indeterminate
Published on Jul 10, 2025

Crackdown on cigarettes smuggling continues between SA and Zimbabwe

News / National by Staff reporter 6 mins ago | Views Security agencies from South Africa and Zimbabwe are intensifying their efforts to combat the smuggling of cigarettes between the two countries, a trade that is significantly undermining revenue …

Source: Bulawayo 24 News - Neutral
Published on Jul 10, 2025

Police nabs 30 suspects for possession of weapons, drugs in Niger

The Niger State Police Command has arrested 30 suspects for various offences including possession of dangerous weapons, illicit drugs, thuggery, and armed robbery during coordinated raids on criminal hideouts and blackspots across the state. According to a …

Source: Daily Post - Neutral
Published on Jul 10, 2025

BAT Nigeria Demonstrates Resilience, Commits To Local Impact

British American Tobacco (BAT) Nigeria has shown its ability to sustain growth and drive local impact despite economic challenges. The external affairs director, BAT West and Central Africa, Odiri Erewa-Meggison, stated this at the 2025 BUSINESSDAY …

Source: Leadership - Neutral
Published on Jul 10, 2025

FG plans public health tax on sugar, cigarettes, others

The federal government has mulled the introduction of a Public Health Tax on products that have high sugar content, cigarettes and products with high alcohol content, and use the proceeds to promote health care programmes for control of Non-Communicable …

Source: The Guardian (Nigeria) - Neutral
Published on Jul 10, 2025

If your cigarette box isn’t disgusting, it’s not doing its job

'The colour of the pack makes a difference’ Under South Africa’s proposed anti-smoking legislation, all cigarette packs sold in the country will carry plain packaging and graphic warnings. Tobacco products will be wrapped in a uniform plain colour …

Source: Times LIVE - Indeterminate
Published on Jul 10, 2025

A Decade in Exile: Watching Egypt Slip Further Into Repression and Ruin

Few dared question these actions. Indeed, popular support and fear underpinned the period's growing repression, as concerns of foreign conspiracies and an aversion to state collapse ran amok. The net of repression soon widened to swallow everyone, …

Source: Democracy for the Arab World Now (DAWN) - Center-left
Published on Jul 9, 2025

Tensions rise in South Africa’s tobacco industry amid allegations of illicit cigarette trade

Tawanda Karombo|Published 1 hour ago 3min Tawanda Karombo A trade war is brewing within South Africa’s tobacco cigarette sector after Polaris Manufacturing on Wednesday dismissed findings of an Ipsos research into illicit trade in cigarettes through under- …

Source: IOL - Indeterminate
Published on Jul 9, 2025

Cairo jails Italian-Egyptian belly dancer for 'violating morals'

The arrest comes amid increased prosecution of other high-profile belly dancers in recent years [Getty] An Italian-Egyptian belly dancer has been sentenced to a year of hard labour in Egypt on charges of violating public morality. Linda Martino, who has …

Source: The New Arab - Indeterminate
Published on Jul 9, 2025

Mel B's new husband Rory McPhee returns to work at his salon in Leeds after the couple's star-studded wedding - as they ...

Mel B's new husband Rory McPhee returned to work at his hair salon on Wednesday, after the couple tied the knot in a star-studded wedding over the weekend. The Spice Girl, 50, exchanged vows with the hairdresser, 37, at St Paul's Cathedral in …

Source: Daily Mail - Right-wing

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Published on July 11, 2025 - 06:37 GMT

Tobacco Market is Expected to Grow 9.8 Million Tons by 2033 | CAGR 1.2% During 2025-2033

A prominent trend is the accelerated move towards reduced-risk and alternative nicotine products. Consumers are increasingly opting for heated tobacco. BROOKLYN, NY, UNITED STATES, July 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Market Overview: IMARC Group has …

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Published on July 11, 2025 - 13:08 GMT

Luxury Packaging Market anticipated to reach US$21.349 billion by 2030 at a CAGR of 4.58%

The luxury packaging market is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of 4.58% from US$17.062 billion in 2025 to US$21.349 billion by 2030. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, July 11, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- According to a new study published by Knowledge …

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Published on July 11, 2025 - 12:34 GMT

Vending Machine Market to an Expected $37.2 Billion by 2032, Registers Steady 7.5% CAGR

Vending machine Industry was valued at $18.3 billion in 2022, and is projected to reach $37.2 billion by 2032, growing at a CAGR of 7.5% from 2023 to 2032. WILMINGTON, NEW CASTLE, DE, UNITED STATES, July 11, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- According …

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Published on July 11, 2025 - 17:36 GMT

AG Brown blocks returns and sales of machine-gun conversion devices in

SEATTLE — The Trump administration has committed in court filings to carving out Washington and other states from its illegal plans to distribute thousands of machine-gun conversion devices nationwide following a lawsuit from Attorney General Nick Brown …

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Published on July 10, 2025 - 13:33 GMT

Duty-Free Retailing Market is Predicted to Reach $94.2 Billion by 2031, Expanding at 10.6% CAGR

The global duty-free retailing market was valued at $33.7 billion in 2021, is projected to reach $94.2 billion by 2031, grow at a CAGR of 10.6% from 2022-2031. WILMINGTON, NEW CASTLE, DE, UNITED STATES, July 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- …

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Published on July 10, 2025 - 13:14 GMT

Alona Lebedieva: Without real guarantees for business, investments will remain just loud speeches

KYIV, UKRAINE, July 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Minister of Foreign Affairs Andriy Sybiha has called on international partners to increase their investments in Ukrainian technologies. He highlighted Ukraine’s significant progress in drones, …

Distribution channels: Banking, Finance & Investment Industry, Business & Economy ...
Published on July 10, 2025 - 13:00 GMT

Manzil Launches Manzil Invest USA, Bringing Faith-Based Investment Solutions to American Muslims

Launch of Manzil Invest USA brings Shariah-compliant, halal investment app for Muslim Americans — now available on Apple App Store & Google Play. DALLAS, TX, UNITED STATES, July 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Manzil is proud to announce the …

Distribution channels: Banking, Finance & Investment Industry, Business & Economy ...
Published on July 10, 2025 - 15:20 GMT

A Statement from FDA Commissioner Marty Makary, M.D., M.P.H: 100 Days of Embracing Gold-Standard Science, Transparency ...

For Immediate Release: July 10, 2025 Statement From: As I mark my hundredth day on the job at the FDA, I’m proud to celebrate the agency’s accomplishments in the bipartisan effort to Make America Healthy Again. I came here with big questions: Why does it …

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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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