FEC approves N307.6m for NAFDAC operational vehicles
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved N307.6 million for the purchase of operational vehicles for the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and […]
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60% of importable drugs to be manufactured locally – NAFDAC
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) said it would ensure that 60 percent of the drugs being imported into the […]
Adulterated palm oil: EFCC arrests, hands over 26 suspects to NAFDAC
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Gombe Zonal Office, has arrested 26 suspects for allegedly adulterating palm oil, and handed them over to the […]
NAFDAC evolves 5-year plan on safe medicine supply
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) says it has evolved a five-year plan to boost effective, safe and structured medicine […]
Stop consuming non-iodised salt, NAFDAC advises Nigerians
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has advised Nigerians to stop the consumption of non- iodised salt as “it is […]
Customs, NAFDAC destroy 58 containers of tramadol, other illicit drugs worth N14.7b
The Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC), Retired Col. Hammed Ali, on Wednesday said the service destroyed various pharmaceutical products including tramadol with a Duty Paid Value […]
Association hands over fake, substandard agro products to NAFDAC
National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC) Taraba state office says the association of Agro-Input dealers has handed over to it fake […]
NAFDAC bans use of methyl bromide as fumigant in Nigeria
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) says it has banned the use of methyl bromide as fumigant in Nigeria. The […]
MSMEs: NAFDAC woos entrepreneurs with simplified registration requiremen
National Agency for Food Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) says it has simplified registration requirement and process to encourage prospective entrepreneurs in Medium, Small and […]
NAFDAC warns against use of carbide to ripen fruits
National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has urged fruit sellers to refrain from using calcium carbide to ripen fruits for commercial […]
Food production: Amnesty beneficiaries to use 23 tech incubation centres
#TrackNigeria: The Presidential Amnesty Programme is partnering with the National Board for Technology Incubation (NBTI) to improve the quality and certification of agricultural and other […]
NAFDAC seals off 144 patents, illegal food vendors in Delta
By Owen Akenzua, Asaba Taskforce on Fake Drugs and Unwholesome Processed Food (NAFDAC) in Delta state has sealed off 144 Patent Medicine Stores and Business […]
FG empowers NAFDAC to effectively regulate processed, packaged foods
#TrackNigeria: The Federal Government has empowered the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) to undertake more effectively its mandate in the […]
NAFDAC shuts company packaging unregistered honey in Abuja
#TrackNigeria: The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has carried out a raid of a manufacturing facility which packaged honey under […]
NAFDAC uncovers illegal distilleries in Akwa Ibom, arrests 1
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has uncovered an illegal factory at Akwa Ibom that produces and circulates fake alcoholic […]
Beware of fake essential oils, expert warns
An Aromatherapist, Mrs Abisola Arowosola, has advised Nigerians to be vigilant when purchasing essential oils to avoid fake products capable of causing adverse effects on […]
NAFDAC to clamp down on drug hawkers in FCT- Official
Mrs Clementina Anyakora, Director, National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), FCT, says the agency will begin to clamp down drug hawkers […]
NAFDAC alerts public on circulation of fake cold Caplets in Gombe state
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) on Thursday alerted the public on the circulation of fake Mixagrip cold Caplets in […]
NAFDAC confiscates 401 cartons of expired soft drinks in Minna
The National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC) in Niger, on Friday said it confiscated 401 cartons of expired assorted soft drinks […]
NAFDAC to destroy fake drugs in Southeast states
#TrackNigeria: The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) says it will soon destroy fake and unwholesome drugs in the five states […]
NAFDAC urges consumers in Borno to check products authenticity before purchase
The National Agency for Food, Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), has called on Borno residents to check and verify the authenticity of products before purchase. […]
NAFDAC denies report of 70 percent fake drugs in Nigeria
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has denounced a newspaper report that 70 per cent of medicines in Nigeria were […]
NAFDAC advises Nigerians against e-cigarettes
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has alerted Nigerians on the dangers of e-cigarettes. Prof. Moji Adeyeye, NAFDAC’s Director-General, in […]
NAFDAC shuts down unregistered yoghurt factory in Yobe
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has shut-down a yoghurt factory, Ruquyya Yogurt located in Potiskum, Yobe, over alleged circulation […]
NAFDAC raises alert over falsified anti hypertension drug
The National Agency for Food, Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has alerted the public of the circulation of a fake anti-hypertensive drug. Prof Moji Adeyeye, […]