NAFDAC – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com Breaking News, Nigeria News and Top Stories Sun, 29 Mar 2026 12:58:01 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://www.theinfostride.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/cropped-The-InfoStride-Favicon-150x150.png NAFDAC – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com 32 32 NAFDAC Destroys N939 Million Worth of Fake Drugs in Anambra https://www.theinfostride.com/nafdac-destroys-n939-million-worth-of-fake-drugs-in-anambra/ https://www.theinfostride.com/nafdac-destroys-n939-million-worth-of-fake-drugs-in-anambra/#respond Sun, 29 Mar 2026 12:58:01 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=480435 The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has destroyed fake, expired, and substandard drugs valued at over N939 million in Anambra State, in a major crackdown aimed at safeguarding public health and eliminating harmful products from circulation. The destruction exercise was carried out in Awka at a designated dumpsite, where officials disposed [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/nafdac-destroys-n939-million-worth-of-fake-drugs-in-anambra/feed/ 0 NAFDAC Raises Alarm Over Circulation of Fake Breast Cancer Drug in Nigeria https://www.theinfostride.com/nafdac-raises-alarm-over-circulation-of-fake-breast-cancer-drug-in-nigeria/ https://www.theinfostride.com/nafdac-raises-alarm-over-circulation-of-fake-breast-cancer-drug-in-nigeria/#respond Tue, 17 Mar 2026 11:00:53 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=479657 The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has raised concerns over the circulation of a counterfeit breast cancer drug in Nigeria, warning that the development poses serious health risks to patients. The agency disclosed that the suspected fake product, Phesgo 600mg, was detected following complaints received by Roche from the Lagos [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/nafdac-raises-alarm-over-circulation-of-fake-breast-cancer-drug-in-nigeria/feed/ 0 Customs Hands Over Expired Drugs Worth N3.7bn to NAFDAC https://www.theinfostride.com/customs-hands-over-expired-drugs-worth-n3-7bn-to-nafdac/ https://www.theinfostride.com/customs-hands-over-expired-drugs-worth-n3-7bn-to-nafdac/#respond Thu, 22 Jan 2026 08:05:43 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=465990 The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Federal Operations Unit Zone A, Ikeja, has handed over three truckloads of expired pharmaceutical products valued at N3.7 billion to the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) for proper disposal. The event, which took place at the NCS office in Ikeja, Lagos, underscores the growing collaboration [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/customs-hands-over-expired-drugs-worth-n3-7bn-to-nafdac/feed/ 0 NAFDAC Destroys ₦5bn Worth of Counterfeit, Expired Products in Nasarawa https://www.theinfostride.com/nafdac-destroys-%e2%82%a65bn-worth-of-counterfeit-expired-products-in-nasarawa/ https://www.theinfostride.com/nafdac-destroys-%e2%82%a65bn-worth-of-counterfeit-expired-products-in-nasarawa/#respond Fri, 12 Dec 2025 12:00:41 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=473500 The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC, has destroyed counterfeit, expired and substandard products valued at over ₦5 billion in Nasarawa State as part of efforts to protect Nigerians from harmful consumer goods. The items, which were seized from Nasarawa, Benue, Kogi, Niger and Plateau states, were dismantled and set ablaze [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/nafdac-destroys-%e2%82%a65bn-worth-of-counterfeit-expired-products-in-nasarawa/feed/ 0 Manufacturers Call on NAFDAC to Reconsider Sachet Alcohol Ban https://www.theinfostride.com/manufacturers-call-on-nafdac-to-reconsider-sachet-alcohol-ban/ https://www.theinfostride.com/manufacturers-call-on-nafdac-to-reconsider-sachet-alcohol-ban/#respond Thu, 13 Nov 2025 16:43:19 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=471482 The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has appealed to the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) to rethink its impending ban on alcoholic beverages packaged in sachets and small-volume containers, warning that the move could disrupt investments and threaten jobs across the nation. MAN’s leadership emphasized that the ban, if implemented [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/manufacturers-call-on-nafdac-to-reconsider-sachet-alcohol-ban/feed/ 0 NAFDAC Directs Food Manufacturers to Cut Down Industrial Fats https://www.theinfostride.com/nafdac-directs-food-manufacturers-to-cut-down-industrial-fats/ https://www.theinfostride.com/nafdac-directs-food-manufacturers-to-cut-down-industrial-fats/#respond Sat, 04 Oct 2025 09:26:11 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=468225 The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has issued a directive mandating food manufacturers in Nigeria to significantly reduce the use of industrially produced trans fats in their products. The agency announced that the regulation aims to safeguard public health and curb the rising cases of heart disease and other diet-related [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/nafdac-directs-food-manufacturers-to-cut-down-industrial-fats/feed/ 0 NAFDAC confiscates fake and expired products worth over ₦1.5 billion in Lagos operation https://www.theinfostride.com/nafdac-confiscates-fake-and-expired-products-worth-over-%e2%82%a61-5-billion-in-lagos-operation/ https://www.theinfostride.com/nafdac-confiscates-fake-and-expired-products-worth-over-%e2%82%a61-5-billion-in-lagos-operation/#respond Sun, 03 Aug 2025 13:56:21 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=463900 The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has seized counterfeit, expired, and unregistered products estimated at over ₦1.5 billion in a major crackdown at the Trade Fair Complex in Lagos. The enforcement exercise, which targeted the cosmetics section of the market, was carried out as part of the agency’s nationwide campaign [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/nafdac-confiscates-fake-and-expired-products-worth-over-%e2%82%a61-5-billion-in-lagos-operation/feed/ 0 NAFDAC Busts Fake Drug Syndicate in Onitsha, Confiscates Adulterated Pharmaceuticals https://www.theinfostride.com/nafdac-busts-fake-drug-syndicate-in-onitsha-confiscates-adulterated-pharmaceuticals/ https://www.theinfostride.com/nafdac-busts-fake-drug-syndicate-in-onitsha-confiscates-adulterated-pharmaceuticals/#respond Mon, 10 Feb 2025 13:00:53 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=402907 The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) on Monday raided the Onitsha Bridgehead Drug Market in Anambra State, seizing suspected fake and adulterated pharmaceutical products. Leading the operation, Dr. Martin Iluyomade, NAFDAC’s Southeast Coordinator, told journalists that the crackdown was part of a nationwide effort to combat substandard and falsified medicines. [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/nafdac-busts-fake-drug-syndicate-in-onitsha-confiscates-adulterated-pharmaceuticals/feed/ 0 NAFDAC Alerts Nigerians on Counterfeit Cancer Drug https://www.theinfostride.com/nafdac-alerts-nigerians-on-counterfeit-cancer-drug/ https://www.theinfostride.com/nafdac-alerts-nigerians-on-counterfeit-cancer-drug/#respond Sat, 04 Jan 2025 19:30:08 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=399781 The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has issued a warning to Nigerians, including healthcare providers, about a counterfeit cancer treatment drug, Phesgo 600mg/600mg/10ml, with batch number C5290S20. The alert, contained in Public Alert No. 051/2024 on the agency’s website, followed a complaint from a doctor at the Lagos University Teaching [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/nafdac-alerts-nigerians-on-counterfeit-cancer-drug/feed/ 0 NAFDAC Declares Aba’s Eziukwu Market a Hub for Fake Drinks and Beverages https://www.theinfostride.com/nafdac-declares-abas-eziukwu-market-a-hub-for-fake-drinks-and-beverages/ https://www.theinfostride.com/nafdac-declares-abas-eziukwu-market-a-hub-for-fake-drinks-and-beverages/#respond Tue, 17 Dec 2024 12:00:05 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=397998 The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has identified Eziukwu Market, also known as Cemetery Market, in Aba, Abia State, as a hub for the production and distribution of fake and substandard drinks and beverages. This declaration came during a raid conducted on Tuesday, led by Mr. Martins Iluyomade, NAFDAC’s South-East [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/nafdac-declares-abas-eziukwu-market-a-hub-for-fake-drinks-and-beverages/feed/ 0 NAFDAC Warns Against Consumption of Fake Drinks During Yuletide https://www.theinfostride.com/nafdac-warns-against-consumption-of-fake-drinks-during-yuletide/ https://www.theinfostride.com/nafdac-warns-against-consumption-of-fake-drinks-during-yuletide/#respond Sun, 08 Dec 2024 12:00:53 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=397057 The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has cautioned Nigerians against consuming fake and adulterated drinks, especially as the festive season approaches. Speaking at the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Forum in Abuja, NAFDAC Director General, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, expressed concern over the proliferation of fake and adulterated drinks, food, and [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/nafdac-warns-against-consumption-of-fake-drinks-during-yuletide/feed/ 0 NAFDAC Intercepts Counterfeit Alcohol Packaging Materials Worth N2 Billion in Lagos https://www.theinfostride.com/nafdac-intercepts-counterfeit-alcohol-packaging-materials-worth-n2-billion-in-lagos/ https://www.theinfostride.com/nafdac-intercepts-counterfeit-alcohol-packaging-materials-worth-n2-billion-in-lagos/#respond Thu, 21 Nov 2024 13:00:51 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=395255 The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has intercepted counterfeit alcohol packaging materials worth approximately N2 billion in Lagos State. In a statement shared via its X handle on Thursday, NAFDAC revealed that it dismantled illegal alcohol packaging operations at Article Market in Abule-Osun, Lagos. During the operation, the agency confiscated [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/nafdac-intercepts-counterfeit-alcohol-packaging-materials-worth-n2-billion-in-lagos/feed/ 0 NAFDAC Urges Businesses to Uphold Accurate Branding Standards https://www.theinfostride.com/nafdac-urges-businesses-to-uphold-accurate-branding-standards/ https://www.theinfostride.com/nafdac-urges-businesses-to-uphold-accurate-branding-standards/#respond Sun, 17 Nov 2024 11:36:35 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=394566 The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has called on Nigerian businesses to prioritize accurate branding and labeling of their products. The agency emphasized the importance of clear and truthful product information to protect consumers and enhance market credibility. Key Directives At a recent stakeholder engagement in Lagos, NAFDAC outlined specific [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/nafdac-urges-businesses-to-uphold-accurate-branding-standards/feed/ 0 NAFDAC Strike Deepens Struggles for Pharmaceutical Manufacturers https://www.theinfostride.com/nafdac-strike-deepens-struggles-for-pharmaceutical-manufacturers/ https://www.theinfostride.com/nafdac-strike-deepens-struggles-for-pharmaceutical-manufacturers/#respond Fri, 25 Oct 2024 19:43:15 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=391963 The ongoing strike by the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) staff has intensified challenges for Nigeria’s pharmaceutical manufacturing sector, already strained by economic instability, import restrictions, and a volatile foreign exchange market. The agency’s strike, primarily over labor disputes related to salaries and work conditions, has disrupted essential regulatory services, [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/nafdac-strike-deepens-struggles-for-pharmaceutical-manufacturers/feed/ 0 Protesting staff’s request beyond NAFDAC – Consultant https://www.theinfostride.com/protesting-staffs-request-beyond-nafdac-consultant/ https://www.theinfostride.com/protesting-staffs-request-beyond-nafdac-consultant/#respond Thu, 24 Oct 2024 09:35:57 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=391802 In the wake of ongoing protests by some staff members of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), a consultant for the regulatory body has stated that many of the demands made by the aggrieved employees fall outside the agency’s control. The staff have been protesting over what they describe as [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/protesting-staffs-request-beyond-nafdac-consultant/feed/ 0 NAFDAC Probes Pastor Jeremiah’s Miracle Products https://www.theinfostride.com/nafdac-probes-pastor-jeremiahs-miracle-products/ https://www.theinfostride.com/nafdac-probes-pastor-jeremiahs-miracle-products/#respond Sat, 07 Sep 2024 20:00:21 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=388671 The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has launched an investigation into the sale of so-called miracle water and soap at Christ Mercy Land Deliverance Ministries, led by Prophet Jeremiah Omoto Fufeyin. The agency accuses the church of using NAFDAC’s name to mislead and deceive the public by falsely suggesting that [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/nafdac-probes-pastor-jeremiahs-miracle-products/feed/ 0 NAFDAC Partners with NCTC to Combat Counterfeit Drugs and Chemical Threats https://www.theinfostride.com/nafdac-partners-with-nctc-to-combat-counterfeit-drugs-and-chemical-threats/ https://www.theinfostride.com/nafdac-partners-with-nctc-to-combat-counterfeit-drugs-and-chemical-threats/#respond Fri, 06 Sep 2024 20:00:41 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=388647 The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has entered into a strategic partnership with the National Counter Terrorism Centre to tackle the growing menace of counterfeit drugs and chemical threats in Nigeria. This collaboration was formalised through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), which was announced by NAFDAC’s Director-General, [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/nafdac-partners-with-nctc-to-combat-counterfeit-drugs-and-chemical-threats/feed/ 0 Customs Area 11, Command Onne intercepts 884, Rifles, 112,500 Live Ammunition, Others, Worth Over N13b https://www.theinfostride.com/customs-area-11-command-onne-intercepts-884-rifles-112500-live-ammunition-others-worth-over-n13b/ https://www.theinfostride.com/customs-area-11-command-onne-intercepts-884-rifles-112500-live-ammunition-others-worth-over-n13b/#respond Thu, 04 Jul 2024 19:08:37 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=382369 The Nigeria Customs Service Area 11 Command Onne Rivers state says it has intercepted a 1X40 foot container with number MAEU165396, which originated from Turkey and was laden with arms and ammunition and contraband drugs worth over N13 billion. This was disclosed by the Comptroller General of Customs BA Adeniyi MFR while addressing Journalists at [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/customs-area-11-command-onne-intercepts-884-rifles-112500-live-ammunition-others-worth-over-n13b/feed/ 0 NAFDAC Shuts Down Two Sachet Water Factories in Owerri for Unhygienic Conditions https://www.theinfostride.com/nafdac-shuts-down-two-sachet-water-factories-in-owerri-for-unhygienic-conditions/ https://www.theinfostride.com/nafdac-shuts-down-two-sachet-water-factories-in-owerri-for-unhygienic-conditions/#respond Fri, 28 Jun 2024 13:00:07 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=381908 The National Agency for Food, Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has shut down two sachet water factories in Owerri for operating in unhygienic environments. During a routine inspection carried out on Friday, NAFDAC also cautioned another factory in the Imo capital city. The affected factories are Elmabo Table Water and Sylchap Enterprise Table Water, while [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/nafdac-shuts-down-two-sachet-water-factories-in-owerri-for-unhygienic-conditions/feed/ 0 NAFDAC warns public against falsified non-dairy creamer products in Nigeria https://www.theinfostride.com/nafdac-warns-public-against-falsified-non-dairy-creamer-products-in-nigeria/ https://www.theinfostride.com/nafdac-warns-public-against-falsified-non-dairy-creamer-products-in-nigeria/#respond Mon, 24 Jun 2024 19:02:34 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=381345 The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has issued a stern warning to the public regarding the illicit distribution and sale of falsified Ginny Non-Dairy Creamer products in Nigeria. These products, primarily popular in the northern regions of the country, have been flagged for serious regulatory violations and pose significant risks [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/nafdac-warns-public-against-falsified-non-dairy-creamer-products-in-nigeria/feed/ 0 NAFDAC Warns Against Storing Cooked Food in Refrigerators for Over Three Days https://www.theinfostride.com/nafdac-warns-against-storing-cooked-food-in-refrigerators-for-over-three-days/ https://www.theinfostride.com/nafdac-warns-against-storing-cooked-food-in-refrigerators-for-over-three-days/#respond Tue, 18 Jun 2024 20:00:16 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=380759 The Director General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, has advised Nigerians to avoid storing cooked food in refrigerators for more than three days to prevent foodborne illnesses. This caution was issued in a statement signed by NAFDAC’s Resident Media Consultant, Sayo Akintola, on Tuesday. The [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/nafdac-warns-against-storing-cooked-food-in-refrigerators-for-over-three-days/feed/ 0 NAFDAC Shuts Down Rice Factory in Niger State Over Unhygienic Practices https://www.theinfostride.com/nafdac-shuts-down-rice-factory-in-niger-state-over-unhygienic-practices/ https://www.theinfostride.com/nafdac-shuts-down-rice-factory-in-niger-state-over-unhygienic-practices/#respond Thu, 23 May 2024 20:30:09 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=378835 The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has closed a private rice factory in Niger State due to unhygienic practices. During a routine inspection of facilities in the state, Shaba Mohammed, Director of NAFDAC’s North-Central Zone, revealed that although the facility was registered with the agency, it failed to maintain a [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/nafdac-shuts-down-rice-factory-in-niger-state-over-unhygienic-practices/feed/ 0 Abia State Government and NAFDAC Join Forces Against Fake Drugs and Substandard Products https://www.theinfostride.com/abia-state-government-and-nafdac-join-forces-against-fake-drugs-and-substandard-products/ https://www.theinfostride.com/abia-state-government-and-nafdac-join-forces-against-fake-drugs-and-substandard-products/#respond Wed, 15 May 2024 12:00:26 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=377976 The Abia State government and the National Agency for Food, Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) have announced a collaborative effort to combat fake drugs, substandard foods, and other unwholesome products in Nigeria. Governor Alex Otti revealed the partnership during a meeting at the government house in Umuahia with the Director General of NAFDAC, Prof Mojisola [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/abia-state-government-and-nafdac-join-forces-against-fake-drugs-and-substandard-products/feed/ 0 NAFDAC Uncovers Fake Cosmetics Producer at Lagos Trade Fair Complex https://www.theinfostride.com/nafdac-uncovers-fake-cosmetics-producer-at-lagos-trade-fair-complex/ https://www.theinfostride.com/nafdac-uncovers-fake-cosmetics-producer-at-lagos-trade-fair-complex/#respond Sat, 20 Apr 2024 21:00:36 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=376354 The Investigation and Enforcement Directorate of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has exposed the illegal activities of a fake cosmetics producer at Balogun Trade Fair Gate in the Trade Fair Complex, Lagos. In a statement shared via its social media handle on Monday, April 22, NAFDAC revealed that the [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/nafdac-uncovers-fake-cosmetics-producer-at-lagos-trade-fair-complex/feed/ 0 NAFDAC Alerts Public on Sale of Counterfeit Arla Dano 14g Full Cream Milk Powder https://www.theinfostride.com/nafdac-alerts-public-on-sale-of-counterfeit-arla-dano-14g-full-cream-milk-powder/ https://www.theinfostride.com/nafdac-alerts-public-on-sale-of-counterfeit-arla-dano-14g-full-cream-milk-powder/#respond Wed, 24 Jan 2024 20:00:14 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=368621 The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has issued a public alert regarding the sale of counterfeit Arla Dano 14g full cream Milk Powder in various states across Nigeria. In a statement released on Wednesday, January 24, NAFDAC revealed that investigations had uncovered the widespread presence of these counterfeit products in [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/nafdac-alerts-public-on-sale-of-counterfeit-arla-dano-14g-full-cream-milk-powder/feed/ 0 Nigeria Customs Service Hands Over 1,198 Cartons of Fake Drugs to NAFDAC in Sokoto https://www.theinfostride.com/nigeria-customs-service-hands-over-1198-cartons-of-fake-drugs-to-nafdac-in-sokoto/ https://www.theinfostride.com/nigeria-customs-service-hands-over-1198-cartons-of-fake-drugs-to-nafdac-in-sokoto/#respond Tue, 16 Jan 2024 20:00:38 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=367628 The Sokoto State Zonal Command of the Nigeria Customs Service has transferred 1,198 cartons of counterfeit drugs to the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC). During the handover ceremony held on Wednesday, the Area Controller, Comptroller Musa Omale, attributed the seizure of the fake drugs to the collaborative efforts of vigilantes [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/nigeria-customs-service-hands-over-1198-cartons-of-fake-drugs-to-nafdac-in-sokoto/feed/ 0 Legal Chaos Unfolds: Erisco Woman Rearrested Despite Court Order, Lawyer Raises Alarms https://www.theinfostride.com/legal-chaos-unfolds-erisco-woman-rearrested-despite-court-order-lawyer-raises-alarms/ https://www.theinfostride.com/legal-chaos-unfolds-erisco-woman-rearrested-despite-court-order-lawyer-raises-alarms/#respond Tue, 09 Jan 2024 21:33:27 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=366763 In a startling turn of events, Mrs. Chioma Edoka Okoli, a female customer who previously provided a review of a tomato paste brand manufactured by Erisco Foods Limited, has once again found herself in custody, defying court orders. This recent arrest, which occurred around 7:00 am on Tuesday, adds a perplexing layer to an already [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/legal-chaos-unfolds-erisco-woman-rearrested-despite-court-order-lawyer-raises-alarms/feed/ 0 Infostride News Issues Urgent Warning: 5 Syrups and Suspensions Contaminated, NAFDAC Raises Alarm https://www.theinfostride.com/infostride-news-issues-urgent-warning-5-syrups-and-suspensions-contaminated-nafdac-raises-alarm/ https://www.theinfostride.com/infostride-news-issues-urgent-warning-5-syrups-and-suspensions-contaminated-nafdac-raises-alarm/#respond Fri, 29 Dec 2023 18:46:36 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=365907 Infostride News reports that the National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has issued a crucial alert to healthcare providers and the general public concerning the presence of five different oral liquid dosage forms, namely syrup and suspension, discovered in the Maldives and Pakistan. These concerning pharmaceuticals have also been identified in [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/infostride-news-issues-urgent-warning-5-syrups-and-suspensions-contaminated-nafdac-raises-alarm/feed/ 0 NAFDAC Unleashes Bold Measures Against Unbranded Foods in Open Markets https://www.theinfostride.com/nafdac-unleashes-bold-measures-against-unbranded-foods-in-open-markets/ https://www.theinfostride.com/nafdac-unleashes-bold-measures-against-unbranded-foods-in-open-markets/#respond Wed, 27 Dec 2023 23:58:57 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=365776 Infostride News has reported that the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) is taking decisive steps to address the influx of unbranded cereals and industrial-sized food items into open markets. In a recent stakeholders’ end-of-year open dialogue, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, the Director General of NAFDAC, expressed her concerns regarding the potential [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/nafdac-unleashes-bold-measures-against-unbranded-foods-in-open-markets/feed/ 0 Nigerians Unleash Fury on NAFDAC, SON over Counterfeit Wine Factories https://www.theinfostride.com/nigerians-unleash-fury-on-nafdac-son-over-counterfeit-wine-factories/ https://www.theinfostride.com/nigerians-unleash-fury-on-nafdac-son-over-counterfeit-wine-factories/#respond Wed, 20 Dec 2023 19:43:33 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=364938 Infostride News’ recent coverage of NAFDAC’s decisive crackdown on counterfeit wine factories and other illicit operations in Abia State has stirred a wave of reactions across social media platforms. Nigerians are expressing their deep concerns about the apparent oversight lapses in both NAFDAC and SON, questioning how the proliferation of fake products could reach such [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/nigerians-unleash-fury-on-nafdac-son-over-counterfeit-wine-factories/feed/ 0 NAFDAC Unleashes Operation: Exposing Abia State’s Counterfeit Beverage Cartel https://www.theinfostride.com/nafdac-unleashes-operation-exposing-abia-states-counterfeit-beverage-cartel/ https://www.theinfostride.com/nafdac-unleashes-operation-exposing-abia-states-counterfeit-beverage-cartel/#respond Wed, 20 Dec 2023 19:18:59 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=364930 Infostride News has reported on a significant breakthrough by the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) in Aba, Abia State. This federal agency successfully uncovered and dismantled a notorious counterfeit beverage syndicate operating within the Eziukwu Market, commonly known as Cemetery Market. This intervention by NAFDAC comes after weeks of strategic [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/nafdac-unleashes-operation-exposing-abia-states-counterfeit-beverage-cartel/feed/ 0 NAFDAC Unleashes Certified Drug Database in Nigeria, Cracks Down on Counterfeits https://www.theinfostride.com/nafdac-unleashes-certified-drug-database-in-nigeria-cracks-down-on-counterfeits/ https://www.theinfostride.com/nafdac-unleashes-certified-drug-database-in-nigeria-cracks-down-on-counterfeits/#respond Wed, 20 Dec 2023 18:49:28 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=364914 Infostride News, a prominent source of information, reports that the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has embarked on a pivotal initiative to ensure the safety of pharmaceuticals in Nigeria. This initiative involves the unveiling of a comprehensive database, aptly named the ‘NAFDAC Green Book,’ which contains detailed information on 6,432 [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/nafdac-unleashes-certified-drug-database-in-nigeria-cracks-down-on-counterfeits/feed/ 0 NAFDAC Warns Nigerians: UAE Health Ministry Recalls Growlyn Pediatric Drops https://www.theinfostride.com/nafdac-warns-nigerians-uae-health-ministry-recalls-growlyn-pediatric-drops/ https://www.theinfostride.com/nafdac-warns-nigerians-uae-health-ministry-recalls-growlyn-pediatric-drops/#respond Tue, 14 Nov 2023 17:23:36 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=360492 In an official announcement, the National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has issued a public advisory regarding a safety recall initiated by the Ministry of Health and Prevention (MOHAP) in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The recall pertains to Growlyn Drops 50ml, a dietary supplement manufactured by Aeon Formulations Pvt. Ltd. [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/nafdac-warns-nigerians-uae-health-ministry-recalls-growlyn-pediatric-drops/feed/ 0 NAFDAC prohibits antibiotics and gentian violet as mold inhibitors in animal feed https://www.theinfostride.com/nafdac-prohibits-antibiotics-and-gentian-violet-as-mold-inhibitors-in-animal-feed/ https://www.theinfostride.com/nafdac-prohibits-antibiotics-and-gentian-violet-as-mold-inhibitors-in-animal-feed/#respond Sat, 04 Nov 2023 18:26:08 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=359388 InfoStride News reports that the National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has recently issued a significant policy aimed at restricting the use of various antibiotics and gentian violet as mold inhibitors in animal feed. This directive, which was issued by the Director General of NAFDAC, is in response to a growing [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/nafdac-prohibits-antibiotics-and-gentian-violet-as-mold-inhibitors-in-animal-feed/feed/ 0 NAFDAC bans Paraquat in Nigeria https://www.theinfostride.com/nafdac-bans-paraquat-in-nigeria/ https://www.theinfostride.com/nafdac-bans-paraquat-in-nigeria/#respond Sat, 04 Nov 2023 18:22:20 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=359384 The National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC), now known as InfoStride News, has recently issued a regulatory directive that bans the usage of paraquat, a commonly employed herbicide, on crops within Nigeria. The policy, which was made public today, firmly states that paraquat’s application on agricultural produce has been prohibited due [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/nafdac-bans-paraquat-in-nigeria/feed/ 0 NAFDAC Alerts Nigerians to Recalled Online Energy Drinks https://www.theinfostride.com/nafdac-alerts-nigerians-to-recalled-online-energy-drinks/ https://www.theinfostride.com/nafdac-alerts-nigerians-to-recalled-online-energy-drinks/#respond Fri, 03 Nov 2023 14:16:11 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=359290 Infostride News reported that the National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has issued a public notification regarding the recalled G-Fuel brand Energy drinks distributed by T&E Imports and GPAE Trading Corp, citing elevated levels of caffeine as the cause for concern. In a concerted effort to address the issue, both T&E [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/nafdac-alerts-nigerians-to-recalled-online-energy-drinks/feed/ 0 NAFDAC raises alarm over banned European cosmetic product in Nigeria https://www.theinfostride.com/nafdac-raises-alarm-over-banned-european-cosmetic-product-in-nigeria/ https://www.theinfostride.com/nafdac-raises-alarm-over-banned-european-cosmetic-product-in-nigeria/#respond Sun, 26 Jun 2022 22:59:18 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=327389 The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) says it received safety information from the European Rapid Alert System for dangerous non-food products (RAPEX) that a cosmetic product, Placentyne Hair Lotion, has been banned. This disclosure is contained in a public alert with No. 0033/2022, and titled, ‘European Rapid Alert System for [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/nafdac-raises-alarm-over-banned-european-cosmetic-product-in-nigeria/feed/ 0 How Nigeria can bring down drug importation from 70% to 30% by 2025 says NAFDAC https://www.theinfostride.com/how-nigeria-can-bring-down-drug-importation-from-70-to-30-by-2025-says-nafdac/ https://www.theinfostride.com/how-nigeria-can-bring-down-drug-importation-from-70-to-30-by-2025-says-nafdac/#respond Sat, 01 Jan 2022 20:06:10 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=315802 The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has disclosed how Nigeria can reduce the importation of drugs from its current 70% to 30% by 2025. The food and drug regulator who is pushing towards making it possible said that this could be achieved through increased local manufacturing of drugs. According to [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/how-nigeria-can-bring-down-drug-importation-from-70-to-30-by-2025-says-nafdac/feed/ 0 Don’t consume apple, blackcurrant juice from Australia, NAFDAC warns https://www.theinfostride.com/dont-consume-apple-blackcurrant-juice-from-australia-nafdac-warns/ https://www.theinfostride.com/dont-consume-apple-blackcurrant-juice-from-australia-nafdac-warns/#respond Thu, 01 Jul 2021 23:11:00 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=299207 The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has warned Nigerians against consuming Pure Tassie organic apple and blackcurrant imported from Australia, noting that it contains patulin, a dangerous toxin. The agency noted that the products are certified harmful for human consumption. The Director-General of NAFDAC, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, disclosed this on Tuesday, [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/dont-consume-apple-blackcurrant-juice-from-australia-nafdac-warns/feed/ 0 NAFDAC Gives Update On Regenacare HA Hydrogel Medicine https://www.theinfostride.com/nafdac-gives-update-on-regenacare-hydrogel-medicine/ https://www.theinfostride.com/nafdac-gives-update-on-regenacare-hydrogel-medicine/#respond Fri, 25 Dec 2020 09:01:33 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=279443 The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has noted that it has been informed by the United States’ Food and Drug Administration that Regenecare HA Hydrogel medicine has been withdrawn due to Burkholderi cepecia contamination. This was stated by NAFDAC in a post. According to NAFDAC “Regenecare HA Hydrogel is an OTC [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/nafdac-gives-update-on-regenacare-hydrogel-medicine/feed/ 0 NAFDAC Charges Consumers To Always Read Patient Information Leaflet’ Of Medicines https://www.theinfostride.com/nafdac-charges-con/ https://www.theinfostride.com/nafdac-charges-con/#respond Fri, 25 Dec 2020 08:51:22 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=279437 The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has stated that it has been informed by Novartis Nigeria in respect of the Patient Information Leaflet (PIL) of fluconazole subject to the internal review of available safety information. According to NAFDAC “Changes were made to the Other medicines and Flunoc section; Ibrutinib (used to [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/nafdac-charges-con/feed/ 0 NAFDAC Gives Update On Face Masks With Metal Parts https://www.theinfostride.com/nafdac-gives-update-on-the-use-of-metal-parts-face-mask/ https://www.theinfostride.com/nafdac-gives-update-on-the-use-of-metal-parts-face-mask/#respond Thu, 24 Dec 2020 18:28:00 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=279370 The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has announced that it has been informed by United States Food and Drug Administration of the likeability of patients been injured if they wear face masks with metal parts and coating during a Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) exam. According to NAFDAC Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/nafdac-gives-update-on-the-use-of-metal-parts-face-mask/feed/ 0 NAFDAC Gives Update On The Withdrawal Sildenafil And Trazodone Tablets https://www.theinfostride.com/nafdac-gives-update-on-the-recall-sildenafil-and-trazodone-tablets/ https://www.theinfostride.com/nafdac-gives-update-on-the-recall-sildenafil-and-trazodone-tablets/#respond Thu, 24 Dec 2020 08:11:04 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=279321 The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has been stated in a post that information reached it from the United States Food and Drug Administration of the recall of Sildenafil 100mg tablets and Trazodone 100mg tablets due to product mix-up.  According to NAFDAC, the Sildenafil 100mg and Trazodone 100mg tablets were inadvertently [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/nafdac-gives-update-on-the-recall-sildenafil-and-trazodone-tablets/feed/ 0 NAFDAC Gives Update On The Ban Of BB Soul Cream https://www.theinfostride.com/nafdac-gives-update-on-the-ban-of-bb-soul-cream/ https://www.theinfostride.com/nafdac-gives-update-on-the-ban-of-bb-soul-cream/#respond Mon, 07 Dec 2020 11:18:54 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=276817 The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has announced that it has been informed that the Malaysian National Pharmaceutical Regulatory Agency has placed a restriction on the use of BB Glow Soul Cream. NAFDAC stated that the cream contains hydroquinone (a skin toning agent) and tretinoin which are dangerous to health, and [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/nafdac-gives-update-on-the-ban-of-bb-soul-cream/feed/ 0 NAFDAC Gives Update On Swiss Herb Tea https://www.theinfostride.com/nafdac-gives-update-on-swiss-alpine-green-tea/ https://www.theinfostride.com/nafdac-gives-update-on-swiss-alpine-green-tea/#respond Fri, 04 Dec 2020 18:47:05 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=276535 The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has announced to the general public that it has received information from the China Food and Drug Administration against regular consumption of Swiss Alpine Green Tea manufactured by Bio Suisse, Switzerland. NAFDAC stated that the reason for the warning is because of the high phenolphthalein [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/nafdac-gives-update-on-swiss-alpine-green-tea/feed/ 0 NAFDAC Warns Against Overdose Of Benadryl https://www.theinfostride.com/nafdac-warns-against-overdose-of-benadryl/ https://www.theinfostride.com/nafdac-warns-against-overdose-of-benadryl/#respond Fri, 04 Dec 2020 18:21:26 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=276524 The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has warned the general public against taking more than the recommended doses of diphenhydramine (Benadryl); an allergy medicine. NAFDAC stated that the continuous taking of an overdose of the drug, is capable to cause serious heart problems, seizures, coma, or even death. According to NAFDAC, [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/nafdac-warns-against-overdose-of-benadryl/feed/ 0 NAFDAC Gives Update On The Circulation Of Falsified Reumazine Tablet https://www.theinfostride.com/nafdac-gives-update-on-the-circulation-of-falsified-r/ https://www.theinfostride.com/nafdac-gives-update-on-the-circulation-of-falsified-r/#respond Tue, 01 Dec 2020 19:33:54 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=276275 The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has announced that it has received information that the Chilean Institute of Public Health has issued a warning on the circulation of fake hydroxychloroquine sulphate-based medication, Reumazine tablets. NAFDAC stated that the Reumazine tablet has been circulated in some African countries and the use of [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/nafdac-gives-update-on-the-circulation-of-falsified-r/feed/ 0 NAFDAC Alerts The Public Against The Use Of Tafrodol Drug https://www.theinfostride.com/nafdac-alerts-the-public-against-the-use-of/ https://www.theinfostride.com/nafdac-alerts-the-public-against-the-use-of/#respond Sun, 29 Nov 2020 13:40:14 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=276034 The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has alerted the general public against the use of Tafrodol Drugs by Deep Pharmaceutical, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. NAFDAC stated that the active ingredients for Tafrodol subject to the manufacturer are Tapentadol Hcl 100mg and Carisoprodol 125mg. NAFDAC stated that Tapentadol is an opioid analgesic and [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/nafdac-alerts-the-public-against-the-use-of/feed/ 0 NAFDAC Gives Update On Withdrawn Boots Dermacare Medication https://www.theinfostride.com/nafdac-gives-update-on-withdrawn-boots-dermacare/ https://www.theinfostride.com/nafdac-gives-update-on-withdrawn-boots-dermacare/#respond Sun, 29 Nov 2020 13:07:13 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=276029 The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has announced that it has been informed by the United Kingdom’s Medicine and Healthcare Product Regulatory Agency, of the withdrawal of Boots Dermacare 1% w/w Hydrocortisone Ointment, by Boots Company PLC because Pseudomonas aeruginosa was discovered in the medication. NAFDAC stated that Boots Dermacare 1% [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/nafdac-gives-update-on-withdrawn-boots-dermacare/feed/ 0 NAFDAC Gives Update On Daonil Tablet https://www.theinfostride.com/nafdac-gives-update-on-daonil-tablet/ https://www.theinfostride.com/nafdac-gives-update-on-daonil-tablet/#respond Fri, 27 Nov 2020 19:20:45 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=275885 The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has announced to the public of an information it received from Sanofi-Adventis Nigeria Limited on the distribution and sale of unregistered Daonil 5mg tablets in Nigeria. NAFDAC stated that the unregistered Daonil 5mg tablets (10×10) in Nigeria has NAFDAC registration number – 04-0744 and is [...]

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