4 d. ago “Open Our Market, We Don’t Sell Fake, Expired Products” – Proresting Anambra Drug Traders Tell NAFDAC

Some angry traders at the Ogbo-Ogwu Bridgehead Drug Market in Onitsha, Anambra State, have called on National Agency for Food, Drug Administration, and Control to open their shops. The traders, under the aegis of Concerned and Genuine Members of Ogbo-Ogwu Drug Market, protested on Tuesday over continuous closure of the popular market. They lamented that […] The post “Open Our Market, We Don’t Sell Fake, Expired Products” – Proresting Anambra Drug Traders Tell NAFDAC appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Firm seeks govts support to address challenges facing local drug manufacturers

Tribune Online Firm seeks govts support to address challenges facing local drug manufacturers Emzor Pharmaceutical Industries Limited, a major player in the pharmaceutical industry in Africa, has called for improved support from Nigeria's government at both federal and state levels for local drug manufacturers in the country. Firm seeks govts support to address challenges facing local drug manufacturers Tribune Online

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8 d. ago Federal Gov’t Destroys Another 200 Containers Of Expired, Illicit Drugs

Federal government Joint committee on the destruction of fake, illicit and expired Pharmaceuticals have destroyed another 200 containers of substandard drugs worth billions of Naira imported into the country through the Apapa and Tin-Can Island seaports. This is coming after the committee initially destroyed 250 containers of the same expired pharmaceutical products in January, 2025. […]

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8 d. ago Again, FG destroys 200 containers of expired, illicit drugs in Lagos

By Steve Agbota The Federal Government Joint Committee on the destruction of fake, illicit and expired pharmaceuticals has destroyed another 200 containers of substandard drugs worth billions of Naira imported into the country through the Apapa and Tin-Can Island seaports. This is coming after the committee initially destroyed 250 containers of the same expired pharmaceutical […] The post Again, FG destroys 200 containers of expired, illicit drugs in Lagos appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 d. ago NAFDAC burns 100 trucks of fake, expired drugs in Onitsha, Aba

Tribune Online NAFDAC burns 100 trucks of fake, expired drugs in Onitsha, Aba She also expressed appreciation to security agencies and the media and particularly commended the Anambra State Governor, Prof Chukwuma Charles Soludo, and the Governor of Abia State, Dr Alex Otti, for their sustained support in the agency’s ongoing campaign against fake and substandard drugs. NAFDAC burns 100 trucks of fake, expired drugs in Onitsha, Aba Tribune Online

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1 week ago PICTORIAL: Police Arrest Suspected Female Gunrunner, Bandits’ Drug Suppliers In Major Crackdown

The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has announced the arrest of individuals involved in arms smuggling, drug trafficking, and currency counterfeiting as part of a nationwide effort to disrupt criminal networks. In a statement posted on its X handle on Tuesday, Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO), ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi revealed that tactical operations led by the […]

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2 w. ago NAFDAC Seizes Over N1trn Worth Of Fake, Expired Drugs In Major Crackdown

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has seized and evacuated over ₦1 trillion worth of substandard, falsified, expired, and banned medicines from open drug markets in Idumota (Lagos), Onitsha (Anambra), and Aba (Abia). More than 100 truckloads of these dangerous drugs were confiscated in a massive enforcement operation spanning six […]

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2 w. ago 100 truckloads of fake drugs seized in Lagos, others – NAFDAC

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control said it evacuated over 100 truckloads of substandard, falsified, and banned medicines and narcotics from Idumota market in Lagos State, Onitsha market in Abia state, and Aba market in Abia state, in six weeks. This was disclosed in a press statement on Sunday signed by Read More

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2 w. ago NAFDAC seizes 100 truckloads of fake drugs in Lagos, Abia, Anambra

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control said it evacuated over 100 truckloads of substandard, falsified, and banned medicines and narcotics from Idumota Market in Lagos State, Onitsha Market in Abia State, and Aba Market in Abia State, in six weeks. This was disclosed in a press statement on Sunday signed by Read More

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2 w. ago Pharmacists blame FG policies for poor local drug production

Pharmacists have identified weak government policies on the pharmaceutical sector as major factors hindering the growth of local drug production and the availability of affordable drugs to Nigerians. They also linked the challenge to the proliferation of fake drugs in the country and its attendant health consequences. According to them, the economic hardship is forcing Read More

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3 w. ago Onitsha Market Reopens As NAFDAC Seizes Over 50 Trailers Of Substandard Drugs

NAFDAC has announced the reopening of the Onitsha Drug Market and other adjoining markets after a nearly one-month closure. The agency’s South-East Zonal Director, Martins Iluyomade, revealed that business will resume on Friday, following a meeting with Anambra State officials and market union leaders. The shutdown, which began last month, aimed to combat illicit drugs […] The post Onitsha Market Reopens As NAFDAC Seizes Over 50 Trailers Of Substandard Drugs appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago NAFDAC reopens Onitsha drug market, seizes 50 trailers of illicit drugs

…Says volume of narcotics in Onitsha enough to ruin Nigeria National Agency for Food Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has read more NAFDAC reopens Onitsha drug market, seizes 50 trailers of illicit drugs

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3 w. ago NAFDAC reopens Onitsha market after seizing 50 trailers of fake drugs

From Aloysius Attah, Onitsha The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has finally announced the reopening of the Onitsha Drug Market and other adjoining markets after nearly one month of closure. The South-East Zonal Director of the agency, Mr Martins Iluyomade, revealed this on Thursday after a meeting between officials of […] The post NAFDAC reopens Onitsha market after seizing 50 trailers of fake drugs appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 w. ago Pharmacists seek border restriction after NAFDAC seized N1tn fake drugs

Pharmacists have raised concerns over the volumes of fake drugs in circulation across the country, saying the porous borders were contributing to the menace. The experts explained that while agencies saddled with the responsibilities of protecting the borders and ensuring Nigerians get access to quality drugs are working, more needs to be done to ensure Read More

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