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NAFDAC Destroys N20bn Worth of Counterfeit, Expired Products in South-West Clampdown

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has destroyed counterfeit, expired, banned, and substandard products valued at N20 billion in a major enforcement exercise across the South-West. The destruction was carried out during the agency’s South-West Zonal Destruction

November 16, 2025

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NAFDAC Alerts Public To Counterfeit Batches of Postinor-2 in Circulation

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has warned Nigerians about the circulation of falsified batches of Postinor-2 (Levonorgestrel 0.75mg), a widely used emergency contraceptive pill. In a statement, NAFDAC said the falsified products were detected following a

August 27, 2025

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NAFDAC Declares Genetically Modified Foods Safe, Mandates Clear Labelling For All GM Products

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has declared that genetically modified (GM) foods are safe for human consumption in Nigeria, provided they pass strict scientific evaluation. However, the agency insists that all such products must be clearly

August 7, 2025

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Fake Drug Menace: Why NAFDAC’s Efforts Are Falling Short

Recently, news broke about NAFDAC’s bursting of illicit drugs rings. The targets included unlicensed retailers selling antibiotics, controlled substances and herbal mixtures in unhygienic conditions. The agency said it worked with the Nigeria Police and the Pharmaceutical Council of Nigeria to dismantle

August 5, 2025

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Customs Seizes ₦9.2bn Pharmaceutical Products, Bans Clearance At Bonded Terminals

The Nigerian Customs Service (NCS) has handed over 25 containers of seized unregistered and prohibited pharmaceutical products to the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC). The cargoes, which were seized in various anti-smuggling operations, comprise a range of

July 12, 2025

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Obi Condemns ₦700,000 Charges Imposed On Onitsha Drug Market Traders By NAFDAC

Former governor of Anambra State and Labour Party Presidential candidate in 2023, Mr Peter Obi, has condemned the imposition of charges on traders at the Onitsha Bridge Head drug market before they can reopen for business. Obi said it is unfortunate that

May 27, 2025

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NAFDAC Imposes Penalty On Traders For Violations After Reopening Onitsha Drug Market

Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, Director General of the National Agency for Food Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), has announced the reopening of the Onitsha Bridge Head drug market, popularly known as ‘Ogbo Ogwu’, after a one-month closure. The agency, however, issued fresh conditions

April 3, 2025

Why NAFDAC Banned Multi-dose Anti-malarial Drug

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has banned the use of multi-dose antimalarial (Artemether/Lumefantrine) dry powder for oral solution. The agency said its decision was based on a recent troubling discovery that mixing the medicine causes it to

March 5, 2025

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NAFDAC Alerts Nigerians About Fake Knowit Insulin Syringe In Circulation

The National Agency for the Control of Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), has alerted Nigerians about a fake “Knowit” Insulin Syringe 40 IU 29g X 1/2 currently circulating in Nigeria. In a statement, the agency said the Association of Community

March 4, 2025

Between NAFDAC War Against Fake Drugs And Traders' Economic Sabotage Claims

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Shehu Sani Calls For Protection Of NAFDAC DG Amid Threats To Her Life

Former lawmaker, Senator Shehu Sani, has called on authorities to provide better protection for the Director General, National Agency for Food, Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC), Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, following alleged threats to her life. Prof. Adeyeye had while speaking at a

February 27, 2025

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NAFDAC Destroys N20bn Worth of Counterfeit, Expired Products in South-West Clampdown

NAFDAC Alerts Public To Counterfeit Batches of Postinor-2 in Circulation

NAFDAC Declares Genetically Modified Foods Safe, Mandates Clear Labelling For All GM Products

Fake Drug Menace: Why NAFDAC’s Efforts Are Falling Short

Customs Seizes ₦9.2bn Pharmaceutical Products, Bans Clearance At Bonded Terminals

Obi Condemns ₦700,000 Charges Imposed On Onitsha Drug Market Traders By NAFDAC

NAFDAC Imposes Penalty On Traders For Violations After Reopening Onitsha Drug Market

Why NAFDAC Banned Multi-dose Anti-malarial Drug

NAFDAC Alerts Nigerians About Fake Knowit Insulin Syringe In Circulation

Shehu Sani Calls For Protection Of NAFDAC DG Amid Threats To Her Life

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