NAFDAC

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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...

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Local News

Locally produced Indomie Instant Noodles safe for consumption, Says NAFDAC

Akanji Philip May 4, 2023 0 Comment

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has confirmed that locally produced Indomie Instant Noodles in Nigeria is safe for consumption while refuting reports making the rounds online that it...

2 Minutes

Featured

BREAKING: NAFDAC seals 2 shops in Abuja

Akanji Philip April 6, 2023 0 Comment

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) on Wednesday in Abuja sealed two shops for allegedly selling unapproved products to Nigerians. The shops are located in...

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Extra

Breaking: NAFDAC declares war on illegal bleaching cream dealers

Akanji Philip December 8, 2022 0 Comment

NATIONAL Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) yesterday said it will rid the markets and stores of manufacturers and sellers of unapproved bleaching creams. The agency said it will...

2 Minutes

Extra

Just In: NAFDAC alerts Nigerians to suspected fake Augmentin

Akanji Philip October 24, 2022 0 Comment

The National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control has raised the alarm over the circulation of suspected counterfeit Augmentin 625mg Tabs in the country. According to NAFDAC, the product failed short...

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Health

Finally! NAFDAC approves herbal drug for COVID-19

VAM News January 5, 2022 0 Comment

The efficacy of the herbal drug to combat Covid-19 developed by Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti (ABUAD) has been put to test as 19 patients of the dreaded disease have recovered through the usage of...

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National

We’ll ensure COVID vaccines donated have 6-month expiration date – NAFDAC

Akanji Philip December 30, 2021 0 Comment

Director General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), Mojisola Adeyeye has stated that the agency is working with international partners to ensure Nigeria gets vaccines with longer expiration...

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National

DG: NAFDAC to reduce drugs importation to 30 percent by 2025

Akanji Philip December 30, 2021 0 Comment

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) says it is working on reducing importation of drugs from its present 70 per cent to 30 per cent by 2025. ...

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National

NAFDAC Warns Nigerians Against Abuse Of Performance-Enhancing Drugs

VAM News December 26, 2021 0 Comment

Nigerians have been advised by the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) that taking performance-enhancing substances known as’manpower’ to impress their sexual partners can lead to stroke or sudden death....