Tag: NAFDAC

Manufacturers Fault NAFDAC’s Ban on Sachet Alcohol, Warn of ₦1.9tr Loss and Job Cuts

Manufacturers reject NAFDAC’s sachet alcohol ban, calling it unfair and sudden. They warn of N1.9 trillion losses and millions of jobs at risk nationwide. The association urges the Senate to…

Silas God'stime

NAFDAC Sets December 2025 Deadline for Sachet Alcohol Ban

NAFDAC sachet alcohol ban takes effect in December 2025 after Senate backing. Ban targets easy access to cheap alcohol linked to youth addiction and road accidents. No more extensions as…

Silas God'stime

NAFDAC Shuts Two Chinese Supermarkets, 8 Shops in Abuja

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has sealed two Chinese supermarkets in Jabi District and eight cosmetics shops in Wuse Market, Abuja, for violations involving…

Juliet Amaka

NAFDAC Delists 101 Drugs from Circulation in Nigeria

NAFDAC says it has delisted 101 drugs from circulation in Nigeria. Action follows voluntary withdrawal requests and agency-initiated suspensions and cancellations Products affected include Flagyl, Artemether/Lumefantrine, insulin injectables, and eye…

Sodiq Olaitan

NAFDAC Bans Petroleum Tankers from Transporting Cooking Oil

NAFDAC issues directives to protect public health and prevent adulteration Tanker owners given seven-day ultimatum to comply NLC Lagos State pledges support for the measure The National Agency for Food…

Sodiq Olaitan

NAFDAC Warns Marketers Against Adding Azodie To Palm Oil

NAFDAC labels practice a dangerous food fraud Says chemical used to make oil appear redder poses health risks Vows sanctions against offenders, urges Niger Govt to provide land for office…

Sodiq Olaitan

NAFDAC Seizes ₦1.2bn Fake Malaria Drugs In Lagos Warehouse

NAFDAC intercepts Counterfeit malaria drugs in Lagos 277 cartons seized from Ilasa-Oshodi warehouse The agency intensifies crackdown on fake medicines The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control…

Sodiq Olaitan

Watchout For Original Astrazeneca Vaccine Labels – NAFDAC

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC, has urged Nigerians to ensure the Astrazeneca vaccine being administered on them had the original label. The agency said…

NAFDAC Warns Nigerians To Avoid Excessive Fasting

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has warned Nigerians against excessive fasting stating it can destroy the kidney. The Director-General of the NAFDAC, Prof Mojisola…

NAFDAC Bans Crusader Soaps

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has reminded Nigerians that it banned Crusader Soaps from the country. NAFDAC announced on Friday that it arrested a…