36 h. ago NAFDAC seizes 10 trailers of counterfeit drugs hidden in plumbing materials

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has intercepted fake drugs in its ongoing enforcement operation at the Onitsha Bridgehead drug market, popularly known as Ogbo-Ogwu in Anambra State. During the exercise, the agency uncovered two trailer loads of unregistered narcotics, banned tramadol, and counterfeit drugs concealed inside plumbing materials shops located Read More

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3 d. ago Traders lose N20bn as intersociety seeks end to siege on Onitsha bridge head market

From Aloysius Attah, Onitsha Foremost civil rights group, the International Society for Civil Liberties and Rule of Law (Intersociety), has called on the authorities of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) to withdraw the hired soldiers of the Nigerian Army from the Onitsha Drug Market and five adjoining markets without […] The post Traders lose N20bn as intersociety seeks end to siege on Onitsha bridge head market appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Tackling Quality issues Nigeria’s Solar Panel Market: A Quest for High Quality

Nigeria’s renewable energy sector is on the brink of a revolution, driven by the growing demand for sustainable and reliable power solutions. With over 80 million Nigerians lacking access to grid electricity, solar power presents a viable alternative to bridge the energy gap. However, the market’s potential is under siege by a persistent issue – Read More

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3 d. ago Abia Govt To Relocate Illegal Market, Apprehend Fake Drugs Sellers After NAFDAC Invasion 

Abia State government has vowed to launch a crackdown against producers of fake drugs and beverages operating in the state. Addressing newsmen on Tuesday, the state’s Commissioner for Information, Prince Okey Kanu, after the State Executive Council meeting presided by Governor Alex Otti, issued warning to individuals responsible for the illegal market in the state. […] The post Abia Govt To Relocate Illegal Market, Apprehend Fake Drugs Sellers After NAFDAC Invasion  appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Crackdown on fake drugs: Peter Obi urges reopening of Onitsha head bridge market

Tribune Online Crackdown on fake drugs: Peter Obi urges reopening of Onitsha head bridge market Former Governor of Anambra State, Mr. Peter Obi, has called for the immediate reopening of markets affected by the recent closure of the Head Bridge Market in Onitsha, the commercial city of the State.  He stated this in a message shared on his X handle on Tuesday.  The market was shut down by the National […] Crackdown on fake drugs: Peter Obi urges reopening of Onitsha head bridge market Tribune Online

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5 d. ago Peter Obi Knocks NAFDAC For Closing Other Businesses Over Alleged Discovery Of Fake Drugs Market In Anambra

Former presidential candidate of Labour Party in 2023 election, Peter Obi has condemned total closure of Head Bridge Market in Onitsha, Anambra State by Federal Government. Recall that INFORMATION NIGERIA had reported that the popular market was recently shutdown over alleged discovery of fake, expired drugs. On Sunday, National Agency for Food and Drug Administration […] The post Peter Obi Knocks NAFDAC For Closing Other Businesses Over Alleged Discovery Of Fake Drugs Market In Anambra appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Peter Obi Calls For Reopening Of Onitsha Markets Closed Over Illicit Drugs

The former governor of Anambra State, Peter Obi, has called for the immediate reopening of non-drug markets that were closed down following the closure of the Head Bridge Drug Market in Onitsha. The drug market was closed by regulatory and security authorities last week because of suspected illegal drug trading in an area referred to […]

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5 d. ago Obi urges reopening of Onitsha markets affected by drug raid closure

Former Governor of Anambra State, Peter Obi, has called for the immediate reopening of markets that were collaterally affected by the closure of the Head Bridge Market in Onitsha. The market was shut down by regulatory and security agencies due to alleged trading in illegal drugs within a section known as Ogbo Ogwu. While condemning Read More

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7 d. ago NAFDAC Seizes 10 Trucks Of Fake Drugs In Anambra, Rejects N135m Bribe

No fewer than 10 trucks, fully loaded with fake, expired, and falsified drugs have been uncovered by National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control at the Ogbo-Ogwu Bridge Head Market in Onitsha, Anambra State. INFORMATION NIGERIA learnt that the discovery was made during an ongoing enforcement exercise at the market on Friday. The […] The post NAFDAC Seizes 10 Trucks Of Fake Drugs In Anambra, Rejects N135m Bribe appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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