The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has alerted the general public of information it received from the Rwandan Food and Drug Authority, of withdrawal of two batches of Unibrol; Aminosidine Sulphate USP 250mg. NAFDAC stated the recall was due to the discovery of anomalies in consignments of the drug subject to spontaneous assessments on the drug from retail pharmacies. According to NAFDAC it was discovered that the drugs have an inconsistent colour due which some tablets of the same blister were changing colours. NAFDAC further stated that Unibrol is an antibiotic that is used to treat…
Author: Adebimpe A.
In a bid to implement the Treasury Single Account for The Gambia Nigeria has entered into agreement with The Gambia subject to which a Memorandum of was signed between the two countries. The Memorandum of Understanding was signed as Technical Co-operation to aid The Gambia’ transition to Treasury Single Account. The ceremony which took place in Abuja was concerned by the Minister of Finance, Mrs shamsuna. The MOU is aimed at equipping The Gambia with knowledge, experience & technical expertise that Nigeria has since Treasury Single Account was implemented in this nation and other Public Financial Management reforms. This is…
The Federal Ministry of Finance, Budget, and Planning has announced that the Federal Executive Council has given its approval to the 2020 finance bill. The 2020 finance bill is pivotal for effecting the 2021 budget. The Federal Ministry of Finance, Budget, and Planning has announced that the Federal Executive Council has given its approval to the 2020 finance bill. The 2020 finance bill is pivotal for effecting the 2021 budget. The approval of the bill which was overseen by President Muhammadu Buhari, makes allowance that there won’t be an increase in taxes rate and will shortly be transferred to…
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has been informed by the United State Food and Drug Administration on the withdrawal of all alcohol- based hand sanitizer products containing ethanol known as ethyl alcohol but that have tested positive for methanol. According to NAFDAC methanol, or wood alcohol, contain toxic when absorbed or ingested and might pose a threat to the health when ingested. NAFDACstated that excessive exposure to methanol can cause nausea, vomiting, headache, blurred vision, permanent blindness, seizures, coma, permanent damage to the nervous system or death. NAFDAC therefore advised that consumers who have…
Information has reached the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control that the Rwandan Food and Drug Authority has recalled Chinese-made face masks, YK01 FFP2 because of the insufficient particle filter retention of the material and disregard to the regulatory standards. According to NAFDAC, the demand for face-masks are high because of the pandemic as due to wide usage in combating the spread of the disease. In view of this NAFDAC has urged importers, distributors, retailers, healthcare providers and consumers to be cautious and vigilant to avoid the importation, distribution, sale and use of the implicated face-masks. Those…
The World Health Organization, has given update on the COVID-19 virus. WHO stated that COVID-19, can’t be transmitted by water or swimming.According to WHO the coronavirus disease can be transmitted by having a close contact with an already infected person. In view of this the World Health Organization has therefore advised people to avoid crowds and maintain 1-metre distance especially at swimming areas.WHO advised people to always use facemasks when outside water or pool, especially when they can’t maintain distance from others. Also people should cover their nose with their elbow or tissue when sneezing.
The Nigerian economy has slipped into another economic recession. This is the second time the country will experience recession. This is subject to a report released by the Nigeria Bureau of Statistics. The economy declined by contracting by 3.62 % in the third quarter. In the third quarter, the Gross Domestic Product was -2.48%, and was at -6.10% in the second quarter. As at September 2020 the Gross Domestic Product was slower by 5.90% points while at September 2019 the GDP recorded 2.28% growth. Recall that the Nigerian Bureau of Statistics in August stated that the economic decline in the…
The Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation has requested for the support of the National Information Technology Development Agency on ways the digital technology, research, and innovation can be used to positively affect the petroleum sector. According to the Director General of NITDA, Mallam Kashifu Abdullahi; the Research, Technology and Innovation team of the NNPC led by, Mrs Ugonna Betty Amaechi, paid him a visit at the National Centre fot Artificial Intelligence and Robotics. Recall that the Research, Technology and Innovation division was created earlier this year to deal with research technology and innovation in the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation. During their…
The University College Hospital, Ibadan has been informed of an alleged invitation of foreign students to write the November 2020 qualifying examination, organised by the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria, to attend tutorials. The hospital has in view of this cleared the air that UCH Ibadan has neither organised such tutorial and didn’t authorise annyone to do such on its behalf. According to UCH Ibadan, in a statement signed by the public relations officer to hospital, Your Akinrinola, stated that it is a criminal offence and anyone caught in the act shall be handed over to the full arms…
The General Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, Mallam Kyari, has during a media parley with energy journalists in Abuja stated that the main goal of the company is to become a company of excellence and as well ensure Nigeriana enjoy dividend. Mallam Kyari while speaking acknowledged his experience and expertise in the oil company. He stated that he has been working in the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation for over 29 years and have worked with top officials in the company. Accordingto him, in the last 43 years NNPC has not published it’s audited financial statement. However his…