How inflation undermines Nigeria's sugar tax Abiodun Jamiu

Inflation is severely weakening Nigeria's efforts to curb sugar consumption through taxation, which is intended to discourage non-communicable diseases (NCDs) that claim 29% of the country's deaths. As prices soar, the real value of the tax diminishes, making it less effective at influencing consumer behavior. This undermines public health goals, placing a heavier burden on the already strained health system. The situation highlights the broader challenge of economic instability affecting public policy effectiveness.