Tag: Nafdac
NAFDAC seizes products worth over N110m in raids against drug hawkers
Items confiscated included aphrodisiacs, oxytocins, narcotic analgesics, tramadol, morphine, sex-enhancement drugs, antibiotics, painkillers, and other unsafe pharmaceutical products.
NAFDAC alerts on fake Postinor contraceptive pills circulating in Nigeria
The Agency added that while Investigations of the source of the fake drug is still ongoing, it has directed its…
NAFDAC trains Niger drug sellers on safety
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), Niger State, on Wednesday, sensitized medicine dealers to safe…
NAFDAC seizes over 10,000 cartons of fake tomato paste, others in Lagos
Iluyomade urged Nigerians to use NAFDAC’s decentralised registration process to verify and register their products.
NAFDAC makes history again!
The global health regulatory body conducted a re-benchmarking exercise from May 28 to May 30, 2025, assessing NAFDAC against globally…
Fake drugs, unwholesome food worth N20.5bn seized at Onne Port
She warned importers and their collaborators, both local and international, to desist from engaging in such illegal activities.
EFCC, NAFDAC join forces against economic sabotage
“I am someone who believes in compliance. Without compliance you can’t get anywhere, the difference between the third world countries…
How NAFDAC finally nailed the man behind South East’s biggest fake drug empire
For months, he was on the run. The man NAFDAC called the biggest dealer of fake and expired drugs in…
NAFDAC uncovers explosive chemical stockpile in Kano warehouse
Professor Mojisola Adeyeye, NAFDAC's Director-General, described the discovery as shocking. She was represented by Dr. Martins Iluyomade, who said:
NAFDAC speaks on viral audio claiming shutdown of Tummy Tummy noodles factory
The individual who made these claims also falsely stated they were working in collaboration with NAFDAC and mentioned the presence…
Mary Njoku fires at NAFDAC over increase in fake drugs
She called out NAFDAC to look into the possibility of a spread of fake drugs. Njoku also emphasised the urgency…
Customs hands over N9.23bn counterfeit substances to NAFDAC
The seizures also include expired food products such as margarine and chocolate, veterinary medications including albendazole bolus tablets, antimalarial drugs…
NAFDAC busts fake chemical syndicate in Lagos, arrests 3 suspects
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has uncovered a major operation involving fake and expired…
Dangerous substances seized: NAFDAC raids over 20 Shops in Lagos
NAFDAC urges the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities to the nearest NAFDAC office."
Bleaching creams: NAFDAC nabs 6 suspects, seals shops in Kano
The products were allegedly marketed as beauty spa treatments but contained harmful and unapproved substances.
NAFDAC seals herbal medicine, water factories, bakery in Kaduna
NAFDAC said some of the closed factories did not meet the minimum requirements to operate, while others were not registered…
Warehouse for distribution of expired beverages uncovered in Kaduna
Thousands of packs of Schweppes, Coca-Cola, zero- sugar, and Fanta orange flavor which expired in November 2024 were evacuated by…
NAFDAC seals Nigerian Brewery depot, rice milling companies in Nasarawa
NAFDAC also seized some empty branded bags of rice belonging to some known companies such as Royal Stallion, Tomato and…
No going back on N700,000 fine on ‘fake drug’ traders – NAFDAC boss
Adeyeye said 2500 traders with 3500 shops have resumed their normal activity in Ogbogwu market in Onitsha after paying the…
Alleged extortion: NAFDAC threatens to invoke Cybercrime Act against VDM
VDM, in widely circulated Instagram video, accused NAFDAC of extorting ₦700,000 from the traders at the Onitsha Bridge Head market…
NAFDAC smashes factory for relabeling expired drugs for sale in Delta
NAFDAC said it would consider the option of seizing any building used for illicit drug manufacturing and relabeling of expired…
NAFDAC extorted N700,000 each from over 1000 traders in Onitsha drug market- LP Reps
The Reps claim over 1,000 shop owners have paid the contentious N700,000 access fee to NAFDAC officials
NAFDAC receives seized drugs from Customs
"NAFDAC commends the Nigeria Customs Service for its continued efforts in safeguarding public health and supporting the Agency’s mandate to…
NAFDAC busts warehouse with banned food additives in Suleja
NAFDAC told journalists during the enforcement exercise that the sale of MSG in bulk had already been banned by the…
NAFDAC alerts Nigerians of counterfeit malaria drug
NAFDAC said on its twitter handle that the counterfeit product was discovered and reported to the Agency by the genuine…
NAFDAC clarifies reopening of Onitsha medicine market
He said that the process underway was focused on documenting and regularising the shops, ensuring that no shop would be…
NAFDAC destroys fake drugs worth ₦100trn
By Chimezie Anaso Fake, substandard, and falsified drugs worth over N1 trillion seized during a recent operation by National Agency…
Rivers: NAFDAC arrests sales girl, impounds over 120 bags of fake rice
The NAFDAC Coordinator in Rivers, Mr Emmanuel Onogwu, made the remark in a statement issued to newsmen by Mr Cyril…
100 trucks of fake, banned drugs evacuated during NAFDAC’S enforcement exercise – Adeyeye
NAFDAC on Feb.10, started enforcement operations at the Idumota Open Drug Market, Ariaria Drug Market in Aba and Bridge Market…
NAFDAC uncovers fraud syndicate that scammed foreign firms of over $950,000
Several international firms fell victim to the scam, including: Japan Long Tie (China), Aquaforest SP (Poland), Vincenzo Frecentese (Italy), and,…