Guinness fined $5 million by Nigerian authorities over alleged raw materials breach

Nigeria’s Guinness has been fined 1 billion naira ($5 million) by the local food and drug agency over alleged destruction and re-validation of expired raw materials without prior approval.

However, the local unit of Diageo said it did not fully understand the basis for the fine or the regulations it had infringed.

The drinks giant said it was now in talks with the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) ...