NAFDAC Shuts 3 Ogun Alcohol Factories Over Ban
By Oluwakemi Kindness The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has shut down three alcohol manufacturing companies in Ota, Ogun State, for allegedly violating the Federal Government’s ban on sachet and PET bottle alcoholic drinks. The enforcement operation was led by the agency’s Investigation and Enforcement Directorate. NAFDAC said officials found […]
Senate Moves to Toughen Laws Against Fake Drugs and Foods
By Chinedu Echianu The Senate on Wednesday passed for second reading a bill seeking to strengthen Nigeria’s legal framework against counterfeit medicines, fake drugs and unsafe processed foods by introducing stiffer penalties, stricter regulatory controls and enhanced enforcement measures. The proposed legislation, titled the Counterfeit Medical Products, Fake Drugs and Unwholesome Processed Foods (Prohibition and […]
TUC Vows Mass Mobilization Against Insecurity, Soaring Tariffs
By Chinedu Echianu The Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) has called on the Federal Government to urgently address worsening economic hardship, insecurity and rising electricity tariffs, warning that organised labour may mobilise workers if policies continue to undermine their welfare. The warning was contained in a communiqué jointly signed by TUC President, Festus Osifo, […]
NAFDAC Raises Alarm Over Counterfeit Toothpaste in Markets
By Zainab Bakare The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has warned Nigerians about the circulation of unregistered and suspected counterfeit toothpaste products falsely branded as Colgate. In a statement posted on its official X (formerly Twitter) account on Sunday, the agency said the alert followed a complaint received by its […]
NAFDAC Denies Suspension of Sachet Alcohol Enforcement, Says Ban Still Active
By Julian Osamoto The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC, says enforcement against sachet alcohol and alcoholic drinks packaged in small PET bottles has not been suspended. In a statement signed by the Director-General and Chief Executive Officer of NAFDAC, Professor Mojisola Adeyeye, the Agency describes as false and misleading reports […]
Tinubu Forwards 24 Health Reform Bills to Senate
By Zainab Bakare The Senate has received 24 health sector bills from President Bola Tinubu for legislative consideration, in accordance with Section 58(2) of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. The bills were transmitted in a letter addressed to the Senate and were formally read during plenary by the Senate […]
NAFDAC Confirms Final Ban on Sachet Alcohol, Small Bottles by December
By: Aremu Toyeebaht The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has drawn a firm line under Nigeria’s sachet alcohol debate — announcing that by December 2025, the production and sale of all alcoholic drinks in sachets and bottles under 200ml will be completely banned, with no more extensions. NAFDAC’s Director General, […]
NSA Applauds Customs, NAFDAC, NDLEA for Synergy in Drug War
By Oluwakemi Kindness The National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu, has praised the Nigeria Customs Service, NAFDAC, and NDLEA for their unwavering commitment to national safety and the protection of public health. The commendations by the NSA follows a joint operation that led to the destruction of 206 containers and a trailer-load of unwholesome pharmaceuticals […]
South-East Lawmakers Call For Reopening of Onitsha Medicine Market
Oluwakemi Kindness The South-East Caucus of the 10th House of Representatives on Tuesday unequivocally condemn the nefarious activities of traders involved in the production and distribution of fake, adulterated and unwholesome medications across the country. This is as the Caucus urged the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) to consider reopening […]
NDLEA, NAFDAC Signs MoU to Strengthen Collaboration on Illicit Drugs, Counterfeit Products
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Chairman, National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, retired Brigadier General, Mohamed Buba Marwa, on Wednesday said the renewed partnership between NDLEA and the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, will curb substance abuse and protect public health. Marwa’s a position which was affirmed by the Director General of NAFDAC, […]