Brand Spur Issue 4 - 4th Edition | Page 17

News – Headlines British American Tobacco, Reynolds in $47billion Merger Deal There are plans by British American Tobacco(BAT) to merge with its United States partner,Reynolds in a deal valued at $47 billion. This merger when eventually consolidated will bring together tobacco industry’s most popular brands Read more...… BRANDSPURNG.COM BATN rewards tobacco farmers for child labour policy compliance British American Tobacco Nigeria (BATN) has been commended for ensuring compliance with Child Labour Policies among tobacco farmers in the country. This commendation was given at the 2016 BATN Farmers’ Awards Ceremony, which held in Iseyin, Oyo State Read more...… Tobacco firm to commence production in Nigeria THE world’s leading tobacco company, Philip Morris International (PMI), with operations in 181 countries, said it has finalised plans to commence manufacturing in Nigeria before the end of 2016. Read more...…