NAFDAC

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National

NAFDAC Staff Begin Indefinite Nationwide Strike

VAM News October 7, 2024 0 Comment

News Update THE Staff of National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control NAFDAC commenced an indefinite nationwide strike today, following the expiration of a 14-day ultimatum issued to management. The decision to...

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JUST IN: NAFDAC mops up fake beverages in Bauchi market

Akanji Philip August 21, 2024 0 Comment

The National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control, NAFDAC in Bauchi State has commenced a three-day exercise in markets to mop up fake Milo chocolate drinks in circulation. The State Coordinator...

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National

BREAKING: NAFDAC partners foreign agencies on export standards

Akanji Philip May 20, 2024 0 Comment

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control said it will solve the perennial state of international rejection of Nigerian exports by fully automating the Export Licensing of regulated products. Speaking...

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NAFDAC seals 50 Kaduna outlets selling cooking oil in dirty environment— Report

Akanji Philip April 27, 2024 0 Comment

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has sealed 50 outlets in Kaduna State for selling edible oil under unhygienic conditions. The operation was said to be part of a...

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NAFDAC bans Turkey-made soap, tracks fake Indian injection powder

Akanji Philip April 12, 2024 0 Comment

The National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control has banned the sale of Turkey-made Dex Luxury Bar Soap. It also called on Nigerians to watch out for the counterfeit of Tandak...

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Health

JUST IN: NAFDAC issues important information about Paracetamol

Akanji Philip January 26, 2024 0 Comment

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) says the recent publication claiming that paracetamol drugs in Nigeria are under-dosed is fake. Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, Director-General of NAFDAC, stated this...

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Local News

NAFDAC’s Warning to Nigerians over Ozempic, Anti-diabetic drug

VAM News January 20, 2024 0 Comment

Voice Air Media, News Update THE National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control says it is investigating a viral social media post alleging a woman fried plantain chips using oil adulterated with...

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Nigerian Customs Seize 1,198 Cartons of Fake Drugs, Partners with NAFDAC to Safeguard Public Health

Akanji Philip January 17, 2024 0 Comment

The Nigerian Customs Service, Sokoto Zonal Command, on Wednesday, handed over 1,198 cartons of seized fake drugs to the National Agency for Foods, Drugs Administration and Control in Sokoto. Speaking while handing over...

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Local News

JUST IN: NAFDAC destroys fake, expired goods worth N16bn in Ogun

Akanji Philip October 27, 2023 0 Comment

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) disposed of counterfeit and expired goods valued at over N16 billion in Sagamu, Ogun, on Thursday. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)...

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Stop using carbide to ripen fruits— NAFDAC warns South-East residents

Akanji Philip August 9, 2023 0 Comment

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has warned the general public that fruits ripened with calcium carbide and buying drugs from hawkers is a complete risk that could lead to...