The National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has blacklisted AVEO Pharmaceuticals Pvt Limited for its involvement in the production and illegal exportation of tapentadol to countries in West Africa, including Nigeria.

The Healthcare Federation of Nigeria (HFN) has said that Nigeria is steadily positioning itself as a key destination for medical tourism. HFN President, Dr Pamela Ajayi, stated this on Thursday at the 2025 3rd annual conference themed Expanding Access to Quality Care: Transforming Nigeria through Innovation, Partnership, and Sustainability. Ajayi noted that while Nigeria’s healthcare…

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) on Wednesday, sensitised stakeholders on detecting substandard and falsified medical products in the Northwest Zone. Its Director-General, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, said the agency introduced GreenBook, Traceability Project, and Pediatric Policy to combat counterfeit medical products. Adeyeye, represented by Mr. Bitrus Fraden, NAFDAC’s Director of…

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has inaugurated its ‘catch them young consumer safety club’ for secondary school students in Oyo State, as part of its awareness campaign on the menace of drug abuse among Nigerian youths.

National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has destroyed counterfeit medicines and unwholesome food products worth over N1.36 billion in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).

In the last few months, some unscrupulous elements have intensified their illegal operations across the country, freely circulating fake and substandard drugs as well as unwholesome food and drinks.

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has revealed that it destroyed substandard and counterfeit goods worth over ₦120 billion between July and December 2024.   The disclosure was made on Sunday, December 29, in a statement by the agency's Resident Media and Communication Consultant, Sayo Akintola.   As part of…

National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has said it is taking legal action over false allegations of financial inducement against the agency relating to a misleading herbal product, Lung Detox Tea (Lungitox).

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has said it is taking legal action over false allegations of financial inducement related to a misleading herbal product, Lung Detox Tea (Lungitox). NAFDAC Director-General, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, disclosed this while addressing the issue during a press briefing today in Lagos. Adeyeye said the…

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…

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.

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.