NAFDAC to take measures against unregistered alcohol – DG
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) says it will put necessary measures in place to control influx of unregistered alcohol […]
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Ebonyi govt bans sale of tramadol, codeine substances
The Ebonyi Government has totally banned the sale of tramadol and codeine-containing products in chemists, pharmacies and other health facilities in the state. Dr Sunday […]
NAFDAC wants stiffer penalty for drug counterfeiters
The National Agency for Food, Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), has proposed stiffer penalty for drug counterfeiters in the country to serve as deterrent to […]
NAFDAC urges FG to establish institute for herbal medicine
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) on Sunday called on the Federal Government to establish a national institute for the […]
35 containers of tramadol seized at ports – NAFDAC
Prof. Moji Adeyeye, Director General, National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) says the agency has seized not fewer than 35 containers […]
NAFDAC clears backlog of 6,000 applications, says DG
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) says it has cleared backlog of 6,000 applications for registration of products within six […]
Codeine syrup: NAFDAC lifts shutdown on Emzor, 2 other pharmaceutical coys
NAFDAC on Saturday lifted the shutdown order on three companies who were closed on May 7, for production of codeine cough syrups have been lifted […]
Breaking: Codeine Syrup : NAFDAC seals EMZOR, Peace Standard, BIORAJ Pharmaceuticals
NAFDAC has shut down the Peace Standard Pharmaceutical ltd., BIORAJ Pharmaceutical ltd. both in Ilorin, Kwara, and the Emzor Pharmaceuticals Ind. Lagos as it probed […]
Senate calls for full compliance over ban on codeine
The Senate on Wednesday called on its committees on Drugs and Narcotics, and that of Heath to ensure full compliance with the ban on use […]
Breaking: FG bans production, importation of syrups containing codeine
The Federal Government has banned the production and importation of codeine as active pharmaceutical ingredient for cough syrup preparations to check substance abuse among Nigerians. […]
NAFDAC warns against misuse of TOPSTOXIN fumigation
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), has warned the general public against misuse of TOPSTOXIN Fumigation tablets. The Director-General of […]
Senate assures on passage of 2 healthcare Bills before 2019 – Isama
The Senate has assured Nigerians that the National Drug Control Bill and National Mental Health Bill will be prioritised and passed into law before 2019. […]
IFAD-VCDP to support rice, cassava farmers in Anambra — Official
The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) – assisted Value Chain Development Programme (VCDP), says it will support in the cultivation of 1,080 hectares of […]
Customs seizes N65m worth of rice, vegetable oil Kaduna
The Federal Operation Unit Zone B of Nigeria Customs Service said on Thursday it seized 1, 500 bags of smuggled rice and vegetable oil valued […]
Nigerian Shippers Council awaits 20 coaches at Kaduna inland dry port
The Nigerian Shippers Council (NSC), says it is awaiting deployment of 20 coaches to enhance service delivery at the Kaduna Inland Dry Port. NSC said […]
WHO collaborates with NAFDAC to tackle sale of substandard drugs
The World Health Organisation (WHO) says it is collaborating with the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) to address the sale […]
Senate initiates 2 bills to fight drug abuse
The Senate has developed two draft bills for legislation to tackle drug abuse. This was part of the outcome of the roundtable convened by the […]
NAFDAC seizes empty sachets of regulated products worth N12m
The National Agency for Food, Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) says it has seized empty sachets of regulated products and other fake consumables worth N12 […]
NAFDAC to tackle importation of unlicensed drugs frontally
Torrid times now await the importers of fake, substandard and unlicensed drugs as the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration (NAFDAC) has promised a […]
Nigeria Academy of Pharmacy honours NAFDAC D-G, VC Chrisland varsity
Nigeria Academy of Pharmacy (NAPharm) has honoured its distinguished members, Director-General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), Prof Mojisola […]
Declare state of emergency on drug abuse – NGF urges FG
Northern governors have called on the Federal Government to declare state of emergency on drug abuse in the country as part of renewed efforts to […]
NAFDAC to sensitise herbal medicine producers on safety in Niger
The National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC) on Wednesday said it would sensitise herbal medicine practitioners in the state toward safeguarding […]
NEMA receives 135,580 bags of rice donated for IDPs by Chinese Govt
The Nigeria Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) on Tuesday in Lagos took delivery of 135,580 bags of 50kg rice donated by the People’s Republic of China […]
NAFDAC partners transport unions to eliminate drug hawking in parks, buses
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) says it will partner with transport workers to discourage hawking of drugs inside motor […]
Osinbajo to launch micro-credit clinics scheme in Kogi Feb.13
The Vice-President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, will on Feb. 13 inaugurate Marketmoni/Micro Small and Medium Enterprise (MSME) Clinics in Kogi under the Federal Government’s Social Investment […]