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NAFDAC workers commence strike over non-payment of allowances

Ihesiulo Grace 23 June 2022 0

The Medical and Health Workers Union of Nigeria (MHWUN) of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has embarked on strike. Speaking on Wednesday at NAFDAC office in Lagos, Auwalu Yusuf Kiyawa, state chairman of the union, said the strike begins with immediate

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Senate wants EFCC to investigate purchase of refurbished generator by NAFDAC

Ihesiulo Grace 4 December 2021 0

Tunde Opalana, Abuja The Senate has mandated the Director General of the National Agency For Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) to probe the supply of a refurbished generating set by a contracting firm at a cost of N97 million. The upper legislative chamber uncovered how NAFDAC paid N97 million for a refurbished ‘Tokunbo’ […]

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NAFDAC welcomes trade, investors, creates room for pharmaceuticals, food partnership

Ihesiulo Grace 29 November 2021 0

Doosuur Iwambe, Abuja The National Agency for Food, Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has said that products under its supervision being traded are important for the sustenance of trade relations amongst countries with bilateral agreements The Director General of the agency, Dr. Mojisola Adeyeye, who spoke at the 2nd Pakistan-Africa Trade Development Conference, in

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NAFDAC to begin surveillance of drug hawkers in Kaduna State

Ihesiulo Grace 27 October 2021 0

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) says preparations have been concluded to start massive surveillance on drug hawkers in Kaduna State. Kaduna State Coordinator of the agency, Mr Nasiru Mato disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday in Kaduna. Mato said that drug […]

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NAFDAC raises alarm over use of petrol/kerosene tankers to convey groundnut oil

Ihesiulo Grace 26 September 2021 0

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), has raised the alarm over the use of petrol and kerosene tankers to convey groundnut and vegetable oil. The Director General of NAFDAC, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, who raised the alarm at a sensitization campaign in Nnewi, Anambra state, advised Nigerians to take their destinies […]

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NAFDAC seals 6 bakeries in Kaduna

Ihesiulo Grace 24 September 2021 0

The National Agency for Food, Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has sealed six bakeries for not adhering to good hygiene. The state Coordinator of NAFDAC, Mr Nasiru Mato disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday in Kaduna. ”Most of the bakeries did not meet the minimum requirements to […]

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Drug hawkers are merchants of death – NAFDAC

Ihesiulo Grace 23 September 2021 0

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), has again condemn the activities of drug hawkers describing them as merchants of death. The Director General of the agency, Prof. Mojisola Christianah Adeyeye, stated this at a sensitization campaign in Awka in Anambra state. The Director General who was represented by the Director […]

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Drug abuse: A threat to mental health, National security, NAFDAC warns

Ihesiulo Grace 15 August 2021 0

By Doosuur Iwambe, Abuja The National Agency for Food, Drug Administration and Control, (NAFDAC), has cautioned against the effects of drug abuse saying, it poses a threat to mental health and national security. Speaking at the maiden Annual National Security Summit in Abuja with the theme “Covid-19, Drug Abuse, Mental Health: Implications to National Security” […]

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NAFDAC to register, certify premises of chemical manufacturers

Ihesiulo Grace 21 June 2021 0

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) is set to register, certify premises of chemical manufacturers in order to boost the nation’s economy. It has also agreed with manufacturers of chemical products in Nigeria to explore the international market with chemical products to enhance the nation’s foreign exchange earnings. A statement […]

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COVID-19: NAFDAC approves emergency use of Janssen vaccine

Ihesiulo Grace 18 May 2021 0

Doosuur Iwambe,Abuja The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has approved the emergency use of Janssen (Johnson and Johnson) COVID-19 for Nigerians from 18 years and above. In a statement made available to journalists on Tuesday, the Director-General of the agency, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, noted that the approval followed a vivid […]

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NAFDAC alerts Nigerians as US places sanitizers on watch list

Ihesiulo Grace 6 April 2021 0

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has alerted Nigerians that the US has placed all alcohol-based hand sanitizers, manufactured in neighbouring Mexico, on its watch list. The information is contained in a public alert signed by NAFDAC Director-General, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, and issued to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) […]

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2 ministers, DG NAFDAC to answer Senate queries over importation of syringe, needles

Ihesiulo Grace 30 March 2021 0

Tunde Opalana, Abuja Two federal cabinet ministers, Chief Niyi Adebayo (Trade and Investment) and Dr. Osagie Ehanire (Health) have been invited to answer questions over the importation of about one billion syringes and needles from China and India into the country despite policy guideline against it. Also invited is the Director-General of the National Agency […]

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NAFDAC cautions clearing agents, importers

Ihesiulo Grace 15 February 2021 0

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) hascautioned clearing agents and importers against illegal activities, saying sanctions await culprits of any shady deals. The caution is in a statement signed by NAFDAC’s Resident Media Consultant, Mr Olusayo Akintola in Abuja on Sunday. Daily times gathered that Akintola stated that the warning

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NAFDAC reads riot act to fraudulent clearing agents, importers

Ihesiulo Grace 15 February 2021 0

Doosuur Iwambe, Abuja National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has read the riot act to clearing agents and importers operating at the nation’s ports, saying the era of fraudulent activities has ended so as to safeguard the health of the Nigerian populace and the economy. The Director General of NAFDAC, Prof. […]

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NAFDAC shuts down factory for revalidating expired food spices

Ihesiulo Grace 8 February 2021 0

Doosuur iwambe, Abuja The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC has shut down a food manufacturing company, Every Rose Limited manufacturers of SomGeo brand of spices for revalidating expired curry and thyme spices. In a statement by NAFDAC resident media consultant Mr. Sayo Akintola on Sunday, it stated that the operation […]

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NAFDAC caution against use of COVID-19 vaccines before approval

Ihesiulo Grace 15 January 2021 0

Doosuur Iwambe, Abuja National Agency for Food and Drug Administration (NAFDAC), has warned that it has it not received any application from Covid-19 Vaccine manufacturers yet and therefore no vaccines have been approved by NAFDAC. To this end, the agency advised Nigerians not to take any vaccine except the ones approved by the agency. Speaking […]

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NAFDAC shuts down six non-compliant local pharmaceutical manufacturers

Ihesiulo Grace 29 December 2020 0

Doosuur Iwambe,Abuja The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC),  has shut down six local manufacturers of finished pharmaceutical products FPPs. According to a statement  signed by Sayo Akintola, NAFDAC Resident Media Consultant,  the move was in furtherance of its zero tolerance for circulation of Substandard and Falsified

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Nigeria to start manufacturing vaccines soon – NAFDAC

Ihesiulo Grace 18 December 2020 0

Doosuur Iwambe ,Abuja Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye,  Director-General, National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), says with the upgrading of existing laboratories across the country, Nigeria will soon start manufacturing vaccines, Daily Times reports. Adeyeye made the assertion on Friday in Abuja. According to her, achieving the ISO 9001 in June 2019,

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CSO demands sack of NAFDAC principal officers over negligence

Ihesiulo Grace 18 December 2020 0

Transparency Advocacy For Development Initiative (TADI), has called for the sack of principal officers of National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) for deliberately neglecting their duties of ensuring that only healthy products gets to Nigerian consumers. According to the Executive Director (TADI), Amb. Yomi David, in a statement issued to

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NAFDAC blacklists Indian firm for alleged falsification

Ihesiulo Grace 28 October 2020 0

By Doosuur Iwambe National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has blacklisted Mars Remedies PVT Limited, India, for the manufacture of allegedly falsified Ciprofloxacin tablets BP 500mg (NAFDAC REG. NO C4-0498) for Pinnacle Health Pharmaceutical Limited, No 16/18 Nuru Oniwo Street, Surulere, Lagos State. In view of the allegedly unprofessional