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Senate gives NAFDAC deadline to enforce ban on alcohol in sachets

Tunde Opalana 7 November 2025 0

Concerned by constant abuse of alcoholic substance and the hazardous health implications, the Senate at plenary on Thursday asked the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) to ensure strict enforcement of the December 31, 2025 deadline for the prohibition of

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NAFDAC destroys N3bn worth of counterfeit drugs in Kano

Ihesiulo Grace 3 September 2020 0

The National Agency for Food Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has disclosed that it has destroyed counterfeit drugs worth over three billion naira (N3 billion) in Kano State within the last two years. NAFDAC Coordinator in Kano, Shaba Mohammad disclosed this to newsmen in Kano on Thursday. He said the destroyed products were seized during […]

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NAFDAC warns against consumption of Australian apple, blackcurrant

Ihesiulo Grace 25 August 2020 0

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, (NAFDAC) has warned Nigerians against the consumption of organic apple and black currant imported from Australia. Daily Times gathered that NAFDAC Director-General, Prof. Moji Adeyeye disclosed this to newsmen on Tuesday, saying that the products had been deemed harmful for human consumption. “The Centre for

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Water, only ingredient Pharmaceutical Companies don’t import- NAFDAC

Ihesiulo Grace 1 August 2020 0

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has revealed that the only ingredient Nigerian pharmaceutical companies do not import is water. DailyTimes gathered that Director-General of NAFDAC, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye made this known on Saturday during an interview on ChannelsTv. READ ALSO: UK signs up for 60m doses of potential Coronavirus […]

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COVID-19: NAFDAC committed to supporting treatment initiatives–DG

Ihesiulo Grace 14 May 2020 0

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) says it is committed to supporting any intervention aimed at facilitating the treatment of the COVID-19. The Director General of the agency, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, said this in a statement in Abuja on Thursday. AIT boss Raymond Dokpesi, grandchildren recover from COVID-19 According to […]

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NAFDAC DG advocates local manufacturing of drugs to achieve UHC

Ihesiulo Grace 13 March 2020 0

Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, Director-General, National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) says local manufacturing of drugs will facilitate Nigeria’s achievement of Universal Health Coverage (UHC). Adeyeye said in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on Friday said there was need to encourage local manufacturing of drugs and

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Heavy schoolbags on children causes spinal cord injury, experts warn parents

Ihesiulo Grace 21 October 2019 0

Medical experts have cautioned parents against heavy schoolbags on children, saying that heavy loadsmay cause spinal cord injury. Some of the medical practitioners told News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday in Abuja that parents should avoidpacking too many books and other items in children’s schoolbag as most of the bags are carried on the […]

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Desist from alteration of expiry date on products, Lagos govt warns manufacturers

Ihesiulo Grace 2 October 2019 0

The Lagos state government has warned manufacturers and service providers to desist from the tactical alteration of expiry date on products to deceive wholesalers and retailers. This was disclosed recently by the General Manager, Lagos State Consumer Protection Agency (LASCOPA), Mrs Kemi Olugbode, during the mediation meeting with officials from Mophet Pharmaceutical