The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) in Bauchi State is rolling out a media awareness campaign to educate both sellers and users of agricultural chemicals on safe handling practices. State Coordinator Hamis Yahaya disclosed the initiative during an interview on Tuesday, highlighting the urgent need for public education as the […]
In a bold step to tackle the menace of counterfeit and substandard medicines in Nigeria, the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has introduced three major regulatory tools aimed at tightening drug safety and accountability. The new measures, unveiled during a two-day stakeholder workshop in Lagos, include the NAFDAC Green Book, […]
Springfield Agro has inaugurated a $12 million (N18.7 billion) agrochemical plant in Sagamu, Ogun State, to combat pest infestations and enhance agricultural productivity in Nigeria. The facility aims to reduce dependence on imported agrochemicals while driving economic growth in the sector. Narain Chanrai, chairman of Kewalram Chanrai Group, announced during the plant’s commissioning on Wednesday […]
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has unveiled a nationwide campaign, “Catch Them Young,” targeting drug abuse prevention among teenagers and youths in Nigeria. The initiative was officially launched on Wednesday at Government Girls Secondary School, Rumuokwuta, Port Harcourt. NAFDAC Director General, Professor Mojisola Adeyeye, represented by the South-South Zone […]
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has issued a public alert warning Nigerians and healthcare providers about counterfeit Phesgo 600mg/600mg/10ml cancer treatment. The drug, marked with batch number C5290S20, was flagged after a complaint from a doctor at Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH-NSIA). The counterfeit product was identified due to […]
Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) and stakeholders in food safety have reaffirmed their commitment to adopting scientific methods for pesticide regulation to ensure Nigerians consume safe and healthy food. Speaking at a media briefing in Abuja, Prof. Simon Irtwange, an expert in Agricultural Processing and Storage at the Federal University of Agriculture, Makurdi, emphasized that their […]
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has issued a warning to Nigerians regarding the illegal sale and distribution of an unregistered condom brand, Foula Condoms, found in Ebonyi and Katsina states. According to NAFDAC’s Post-Marketing Surveillance Directorate, Foula Condoms were discovered in Abakaliki, Ebonyi, and Zango, Katsina, during a recent […]
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has intensified its efforts to tackle the circulation of counterfeit and unregistered medicines. This report exposed the widespread availability of fake Seretide inhalers in Nigerian markets just a year after GlaxoSmithKline, the UK pharmaceutical giant, exited the Nigerian market. NAFDAC’s response is part of […]
