Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye
3 hours ago
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) and the Pharmacy Council of Nigeria (PCN) have urged drug marketers in Kano to relocate their businesses to the Coordinated Wholesale Centre (CWC) in Dangwauro to curb substandard and falsified medicines (SFs). The agencies made this call at a press briefing on Tuesday in…
4 days ago
National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has uncovered counterfeit alcohol packaging centres at Article Market, Abule-Osun, Lagos State, and seized items worth about ₦2 billion.
31 Oct
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has cautioned chemical distributors against abuse of chemicals as it could lead to an explosion, and property damage, including fire outbreak and loss of lives.
25 Sep
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has conducted a comprehensive mop-up operation across various markets in Maiduguri to remove drugs and food items contaminated by the recent flood to avert possible outbreaks.
8 Sep
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has announced it has launched an investigation into Pastor Jeremiah Fufeyin's Miracle Water and Miracle Soap. In a press statement released on Sunday, NAFDAC Director General, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, warned the public against using Christ MercyLand Delivery Ministries' products, stressing that none of the…
7 Sep
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) says it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the National Counter Terrorism Centre to tackle counterfeit drugs. READ ALSO:NAFDAC destroys fake, adulterated products in South East The signing of the MoU is contained in a statement…
5 Sep
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), on Thursday, destroyed fake, adulterated and unregistered food, drug and cosmetic products worth about N2.7 billion seized in the South-East. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the products were burnt at the Enugu State refuse dumpsite in Ugwuonyeama in Enugu. In a…
30 Jul
Director-General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, has reiterated the importance of local production of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API) and excipients to reduce high cost of drugs in Nigeria.
11 Mar
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has reiterated its commitment to ensure availability of narcotics and controlled substances for medical and scientific purposes while preventing diversion to illicit use.
14 Feb
.Olota of Ota advises NAFDAC to rethink ban Food, Beverage and Tobacco Senior Staff Association (FOBTOB), yesterday, protested at the headquarters of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) against the ban on alcoholic beverages in sachets and small bottles below 200ml. The union, which is an affiliate of Trade Union…
12 Feb
At the inception of the current regime, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu embarked on extensive trips across the world with the sole aim of attracting Foreign Direct Investment into Nigeria.
16 Jan
National Agency for Food, Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has faulted a recent report that nearly all paracetamol tablets sold in Nigeria are below standard, describing the report as misleading and questionable.
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From the Minister of Livestock Development, Mr Idi Mukhtar Maiha says the livestock sector is capable of boosting the economy to the tune of N33 trillion. Speaking at an inaugural meeting with the Mr. Wale Raji led House of Representatives Committee on Livestock Development on Tuesday, he remarked that such inroad can only be achieved…
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Afrobeat legend, Femi Kuti, has released a new single titled “Politics Don Expose Them”. Kuti disclosed this via his Instagram page, @femiakuti, on Tuesday. READ ALSO:Fake doctor arrested for using friend’s documents to get FG employment The Afrobeat legend with a display of some scenes from the musical video wrote: “Ararara My new single “Politics…
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The Rivers State Government has disbanded all local government and Ministry of Transport taskforces on road decongestion to address widespread complaints of harassment and extortion, The decision was announced by the Commissioner for Transport, Collins Onunwo, on Tuesday, stressing that it reflects the administration's commitment to prioritizing the safety and well-being of residents. The disbandment…
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The Nigeria Mining Cadastre Office (NMCO), on Tuesday, partnered with the Department of State Services (DSS) to train its staff on cybersecurity. The training emphasized the importance of safeguarding personal and organizational systems against cyber threats. Speaking at the training, Director-General of NMCO, Engr. Obadiah Simon Nkom urged staff to adhere to the cybersecurity guidelines…
29 mins ago
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa, has said that the increasing use of Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) by terrorists, logistics supplies, as well as the support provided to them by informants, are significant obstacles in the fight against terrorism in the country. He described informants and logistics supplies to terrorists as oxygen…
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The acting Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Olufemi Oloyede has inaugurated solar powered water project at Sabon Gari, Zaria, Kaduna state. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the borehole project is to strengthen civil-military relations, increase access to clean water and well-being of the community. Oloyede, represented by Commandant, Depot Nigeria Army, Maj.-Gen.…
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Minister of Livestock Development, Alhaji Idi Mukhtar Maiha has proffered solutions to the lingering challenge associated with farmers-clashes responsible for the loss of lives and properties worth billions of naira in the country. Maiha, who briefed Mr. Wale Raji led House of Representatives committee on Livestock development on Tuesday at the National Assembly complex in…
55 mins ago
Citing the need for increased infrastructural development in the State, the Delta State House of Assembly has jerked up the 2025 budget proposal of N936 billion to N 979 billion earlier presented by the State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori by 7.3 per cent. This increase therefore amounted to 7.3 percent, for the 2025 fiscal year against…
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Gov. Nasir Idris of Kebbi, has awarded a N1 billion contract for general rehabilitation of Argungu General Hospital in Argungu Local Government Area of the state. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Idris announced this at the flag-off for the construction of 1km road in Argungu town on Tuesday. READ ALSO:Shettima pays glowing…
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The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has secured the conviction of Mr. Martins Ugwu who impersonated and used the certificate of his ‘best friend’ to secure a job at the Federal Ministry of Health. ICPC, had in February 2016, filed a 7-count charge before Justice Abubakar Idris Kutigi, against Ugwu, for…