By Precious Akutamadu The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has inaugurated a task force in Rivers State to combat the circulation of counterfeit and fake drugs, as well as unwholesome processed foods. The task force was inaugurated by NAFDAC Director-General, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, on TuesdayContinue Reading
By Kemi Akintokun The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has debunked a video circulating on social media alleging that the agency secretly banned the sale and use of Amoxicillin in the country. The Director-General of NAFDAC, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, in a statement on Monday, saidContinue Reading
By Grace Alegba The Managing Director of Polaris Bank, Mr Kayode Lawal, has urged stakeholders to strengthen collaboration to raise non-oil exports to not less than 25 per cent of the nation’s total export earnings. Lawal, represented by the Group Head, Commercial Banking, Mr Ladi Garuba, made the call atContinue Reading
By Lilian U. Okoro A General Physician, Dr Gerald Chinasa, has identified self-medication and lack of proper regulation of foods and drugs consumed within the country as major contributors to increasing diabetes cases among the populace. Chinasa, also the Head of Medical Team, Heritage Advancement Forum, made the assertion inContinue Reading
By Peter Okolie The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has warned stakeholders to comply with its regulatory provisions or face legal consequences. The warning was issued on Thursday by the South East Zonal Director, Dr Festus Ukadike, at a one-day stakeholders’ sensitisation programme in Owerri.Continue Reading
Cosmetics By Amina Ahmed The National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has warned users of bleaching creams to desist from using products with excess hydroquinone, to safeguard their health. NAFDAC Bauchi State Coordinator, Mr Hamis Yahaya, gave the advice in an interview with the News AgencyContinue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje The National Security Adviser (NSA), Malam Nuhu Ribadu, has commended the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), and the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) for their efforts in combating illegal drugs. He lauded their successful seizure andContinue Reading
By Kemi Akintokun The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) on Tuesday alerted the public of the presence of counterfeit Artemether/Lumefantrine tablets circulating under the brand name Aflotin 20/120 in Nigeria. The agency said on its twitter handle that the counterfeit product was discovered and reportedContinue Reading
Oral suspension NAFDAC By Aderogba George The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has discontinued the registration of Multi-Dose Anti-Malarial (Artemether/Lumefantrine) dry powder for oral suspension. The announcement was made in a public alert No. 01/2025, released on the agency’s website Thursday. According to the alert,Continue Reading
Ripening By Habibu Harisu The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), has warned fruit dealers and sellers against using calcium carbide on fruit ripening for commercial purposes. The warning was made by the NAFDAC Coordinator in Sokoto state, Mr Abdulsalam Lawal, during a public awareness campaignContinue Reading
