Nigeria Suing Big Tobacco

I don't know why they would delay but Nigeria is delaying a $44bn smoking case The government is seeking $44bn in compensation for the costs of treating smoking-related diseases. The firms, British American Tobacco, Phillip Morris and International Tobacco deny all charges.For decades, tobacco firms have been accused of aggressively targeting Africa as a market, to offset the impact of tougher anti smoking regulations introduced in the west. The firms are also accused of deliberately trying to promote smoking among young Nigerians.

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