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 […]
As the holiday season draws near, the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has urged Nigerians to stay vigilant against counterfeit and adulterated products, particularly drinks, which see a spike in circulation during the festivities. healthDirector-General, Mojisola Adeyeye, issued the warning during a forum organized by the News Agency of Nigeria […]
The Nigerian government has reaffirmed its commitment to eradicating the HIV/AIDS epidemic by 2030, with a renewed focus on accountability and sustainability. Speaking at the 2024 World AIDS Day (WAD) commemoration in Abuja, the Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Iziaq Salako, emphasized the administration’s determination to strengthen the country’s HIV response. He […]
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has launched its 16 Days of Activism in celebration of the 2024 International Human Rights Day, focusing on reducing inequality and advancing fundamental rights in Nigeria. Speaking at a press briefing in Abuja, the NHRC Executive Secretary, Tony Ojukwu SAN, highlighted the importance of reflecting on progress and addressing […]
Nigerians should brace for a sharp rise in food prices this December, as the Amalgamated Union of Foodstuff and Cattle Dealers of Nigeria (AUFCDN) warns of skyrocketing transportation costs. Mohammed Tahir, AUFCDN’s National President, attributed the price hike to the rising costs of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) and diesel, alongside widespread extortion and double taxation […]
Nigeria’s average cost of a healthy diet has surged to N1,346 per adult per day in September 2024, up from N1,255 in August—a 7.3% increase according to a new report by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) and the Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN). Analysts and agricultural experts argue that subsidies on fertilizers and […]
