The Federal Government has fined the British American Tobacco Nigeria Limited (BATN) and affiliated companies $110 million over multiple infractions.
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) which confirmed the development in a statement on Wednesday listed the affiliated companies as British American Tobacco Marketing (Nigeria) Limited (BATMN), British American Tobacco Plc, and British American Tobacco (Holdings) Limited.
The commission said the companies breached its Act and the National Tobacco Control Act, among others following investigations that began on August 28, 2020.
