The Medical and Health Workers Union of Nigeria (MHWUN), NAFDAC Branch, has vowed to continue its ongoing strike action till their demands are met. The Chairman of the chapter, Adetoboye Ayodeji, who made this vow in Kaduna said it is left for the agency’s management to call the union for negotiation in order to see … Read more
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC, on Thursday, held a community sensitisation workshop for stakeholders on standard and falsified medicines in Nigeria. Speaking during the workshop, the Director of the North-West Zone of the agency, Bala Mshelia, said the workshop was to sensitise the stakeholders on substandard and falsified medicines. … Read more
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has shut down an illegal cosmetics manufacturing facility at Benue Plaza, Trade Fair Complex, Lagos State, in a major crackdown on counterfeit products. In a post shared on X (formerly Twitter), NAFDAC announced that its officers discovered significant amounts of unregistered chemicals, expired products, … Read more
Supporters of Delta-based cleric Prophet Jeremiah Fufeyin staged a protest on Tuesday at the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) office in Asaba, Delta State, opposing the agency’s recent statements about his spiritual products. The protesters, including bishops and other religious leaders, carried placards urging NAFDAC to stop what they described … Read more
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has issued a recall for Dove Beauty Cream Bar Soap (100g) with batch number 81832M 08, manufactured in Germany, due to the presence of a harmful chemical impurity. NAFDAC announced that the product violates the Cosmetic Products Regulation by containing Butylphenyl Methylpropional (BMHCA), also … Read more
The Senior Prophet of Christ MercyLand Deliverance Ministry, Jeremiah Fufeyin, has refuted claims that his church has been defrauding Nigerians using the name of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC). On Sunday, NAFDAC issued a public alert accusing the church of misleading the public by using the agency’s name. In … Read more
The Federal Government, through 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. According to the News Agency of Nigeria, the products were burnt at the Enugu State refuse dumpsite in Ugwuonyeama in … Read more
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s administration has announced plans to establish a drug manufacturing agency aimed at improving access to high-quality pharmaceuticals and consumables. Prof. Akin Abayomi, Lagos State Commissioner for Health, made the announcement at the inauguration of the 7th Nigeria Pharma Manufacturers’ Expo in Lagos on Wednesday. EDITOR’S PICKS I’ll Support Nigerian Govt Find Solution … Read more
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has refuted claims that it advised Nigerians to avoid eating bread. NAFDAC’s South-West Coordinator, Roseline Ajayi, recently highlighted that some bread in the market failed laboratory tests due to the use of saccharin instead of sugar by producers. A reporter then filmed Ajayi’s remarks, … Read more
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has seized three petrol tankers in Lagos for allegedly transporting edible oil. The tankers were seized in the Apapa ar The agency shared a clip featuring an official explaining that the trucks were intercepted based on a tip-off. The official noted that a credible … Read more
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration Control (NAFDAC) has in a bid to boost non-oil export trade collaborated with export stakeholders to end food export rejection. The collaboration was made known in a statement by NAFDAC Resident Media Consultant, Mr Olusayo Akintola, on Sunday in Abuja. The agreement for collaboration was reached at … Read more
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), has warned water producers, patent medicine dealers and other manufacturers of regulated products against selling fake and substandard products. NAFDAC Southwest Coordinator, Mrs Roseline Ajayi, gave the warning during a stakeholder’s engagement meeting organized by the agency, on Friday, in Ibadan. EDITOR’S PICKS Focus … Read more
Tunji Alausa, NAFDAC DG, NBMA DG have promised action on genetically modified foods. Eko Hot Blog reports that Minister of State for Health, Dr. Tunji Alausa, has convened a meeting of relevant health agencies in response to recent public concerns regarding Genetically Modified (GM) foods. EDITOR’S PICKS FACT CHECK: Did Lagos Govt Impose Parking Fees … Read more
Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun has assured that the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) will remain steadfast in combating fake drugs and food. Eko Hot Blog reports that Egbetokun emphasized the force’s commitment to supporting the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) in its regulatory activities and ensuring compliance with standards. … Read more
The Director-General of the National Agency for Food, Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), Professor Mojisola Adeyeye, has expressed her appreciation for the recent waiver on drug imports granted by President Tinubu’s administration. Eko Hot Blog reports that Adeyeye added that in her six years as NAFDAC DG, she has never felt as relieved as she … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the National Agency for Food, Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has on Friday arraigned a 40-year-old businessman Chinedu Okafor before the Federal High Court in Lagos for allegedly producing counterfeit aromatic schnapps and fruit juice wines. Okafor, whose firm’s name is ‘Sky Blue Company’ is facing an eight-count charge bordering … Read more
NAFDAC issues warning on counterfeit alcohol, citing health risks like respiratory issues and kidney failure. Methanol in fake vodka can cause permanent blindness, emphasizes agency. Consumers urged to scrutinize branded drinks and buy only from registered retailers. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) issued a cautionary … Read more
Federal government bans use of foreign syringes and needles in hospitals NAFDAC to stop issuing import licenses for these medical supplies Directive aims to support local manufacturing and protect domestic industry Eko Hot Blog reports that spearheading a push to bolster Nigeria’s domestic manufacturing capabilities, the Minister of State for Health, Dr. Tunji Alausa, has … Read more
The street hawking of drugs is prohibited in Nigeria. However, some people still disregard the law and hawk drugs on the streets. NAFDAC has started cracking down on this group of people in Lagos. Eko Hot Blog reports that the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has cracked down on drug … Read more
NAFDAC has carried out a significant operation in Lagos State. The operation led the agency to uncover a trade complex where illegal alcohol was being produced. The discovery came some months after a similar factory was found in Abia State. Eko Hot Blog reports that National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) … Read more