House of Representatives urges NAFDAC to lift ban on sachet alcohol and pet bottles. Chair of House Committee on NAFDAC, Mrs. Regina Akume, stresses call during Abuja press briefing. Previous House directive to lift ban issued on March 14, 2024, in response to industry protests over job losses and investment risks. EKO HOT BLOG reports that … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration Control has said that the ban on sachet alcohol is to safeguard the health of Nigerians. The Deputy Director of public affairs of, Christy Obiazikwor, told Punch that NAFDAC signed an agreement with distillers and blenders, where a five-year grace was given for … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the House of Representatives Committee on the National Agency on Food, Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has decided to temporarily lift the ban on the sale of spirits and alcoholic drinks in sachets and pet bottles until the investigation is completed. Chairperson of the House Committee on NAFDAC, Regina Akume, … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that in a significant turn of events, the National Assembly has halted the ban on spirits and alcoholic drinks packaged in sachets and pet bottles, which was recently enforced by the National Agency for Food, Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC). Editor’s pick: “Share Everything To States” – Ex-Niger Delta Warlords … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Tinubu has approved a major leadership changes in health and social welfare sector. This was contained in a press statement issued on Thursday by the special Adviser to the president on media and publicity, Ajuri Ngelale. The State reads: “In furtherance of his determination to bring world class … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that a notable coalition of civil society organizations made their grievances known on Wednesday by staging a protest at the National Assembly over the National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control‘s (NAFDAC) recent prohibition on the sale of alcoholic beverages in sachets. The protest, orchestrated by the Coalition Against Economic … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Members of the Distillers and Blenders Association of Nigeria have said they are storming the Lagos office of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control to protest against the ban on the manufacture and sale of alcoholic beverages in sachets. In an invite sent to The PUNCH … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has commenced the enforcement of the ban on the importation, manufacture, distribution, sale, and use of alcoholic beverages in sachets, PET, and glass bottles of 200ml and below. The Director-General of NAFDAC, Prof Mojisola Adeyeye, stated this on Monday at … Read more
NCS Sokoto has begun a fight against fake drugs in Sokoto Musa Omale emphasized the need for a collaboration between NCS and NAFDAC The collaboration is a commitment of both agencies to combat the circulation of fake drugs. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Sokoto Zonal Command of the Nigerian Customs Service (NCS) has taken … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Police Command has busted an illegal factory where drinks were manufactured in the state. The police spokesperson in the state, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, made the disclosure in a statement on Wednesday. He revealed that the officers of the Ojo Division of the state command arrested two suspects … Read more
Last weekend, a video of officials of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) uncovering illegal beverage factories in Abia State went viral on social media. https://www.instagram.com/reel/C1CMwLarGjP/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== Martins Iluyomade, NAFDAC’s director of the southeast zone, said the suspects, occupying over 240 shops at the Cemetery market, sold products often produced … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has stated that it has not reversed its decision to ban some pesticides in the country. The Director-General of the agency, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye gave the update on Monday during a press briefing in which she gave an insight into … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has apprehended counterfeiters engaged in the production of various fraudulent beverages, at the Eziukwu market in Aba, Abia state. During a virtual media briefing in Abuja on Monday, NAFDAC boss, Prof Mojisola Adeyeye, disclosed that the confiscated and destroyed … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has warned Nigerians against use of four products found to contain potent medicinal ingredients, steroids and other banned substances. The warning is contained in a public alert, signed by the Director-General of the agency, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, on Sunday. … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has warned Nigerians about the dangers of fruit ripening using calcium carbide. The warning was issued on Monday during the flag-off of the NAFDAC Media Sensitisation Workshop on Dangers of Drug Hawking and Ripening of Fruits with Calcium Carbide … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has issued a new directive to food and drug manufacturing companies. The agency said going forward it would no longer renew the licences of food and drugs manufacturing companies if they do not have a Post Marketing Surveillance. Editors … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Tunji Alausa, a nephrologist, has explained how Nigeria can rescue its health sector, stating that the country needs to operate a private sector-driven healthcare economy to fix the troubled sector. Alausa, a ministerial nominee, gave the explanation on Friday during his screening exercise before the Senate. EDITOR’S PICKS Meet Tunji … Read more
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EkoHotBlog reports that the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, (NAFDAC) has uncovered a warehouse in Aba, Abia state where an unregistered and expired G-Man organic energy drink is being re-validated. Six suspected counterfeiters were arrested over the importation, distribution, and sale of products in Delta and Anambra States. Parading two of … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has arrested Salisu Sani, the manufacturer of sacra herbs popularly known as Baban Aisha herbal medicine. The NAFDAC director-general, Mojisola Adeyeye, made the disclosure at a press conference on Monday. EDITOR’S PICKS Mother, Baby, Others Feared Killed As Flood … Read more