88 m. ago ‘We Are Protecting Lives, Not Disturbing Trade’, NAFDAC Boss Defends Market Raids

The Director General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), Professor Mojisola Adeyeye, has defended the agency’s decision to shut down markets involved in the sale of counterfeit drugs, emphasising that the move was about public safety, and not to disrupt businesses. “We are not disturbing trade, we are protecting […]

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6 h. ago NAFDAC Uncovers Counterfeit Drugs Hidden In Plumbing Materials’ Shops In Onitsha Market

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has uncovered large quantities of prohibited and counterfeit drugs hidden inside plumbing materials’ shops at the Onitsha Bridgehead Drug Market in Anambra State. The discovery comes amid an ongoing crackdown on the market, which was recently shut down by regulatory and security agencies over […]

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7 h. ago Over 77 trucks of substandard drugs seized at Aba, Onitsha, Idumota drug markets —NAFDAC

Tribune Online Over 77 trucks of substandard drugs seized at Aba, Onitsha, Idumota drug markets —NAFDAC THE National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) says over 11,000 shops have been sealed off and 40 individuals arrested in its ongoing nationwide clampdown on fake and substandard medicines. Also, over 77 trucks of substandard drugs were seized at Aba, Onitsha and Idumota drug markets during the period under review. The […] Over 77 trucks of substandard drugs seized at Aba, Onitsha, Idumota drug markets —NAFDAC Tribune Online

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10 h. ago NAFDAC shuts down over 11,000 drug shops, seizes trillions worth of counterfeit drugs

By Doris Obinna The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has intensified its crackdown on the illicit drug trade in Nigeria, shutting down more than 11,000 drug shops across major markets in the country. The enforcement operation, which has been ongoing for over three weeks, has also resulted in the arrest […] The post NAFDAC shuts down over 11,000 drug shops, seizes trillions worth of counterfeit drugs appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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18 h. ago Soludo promises collaboration with NAFDAC to tackle fake drugs

The Anambra State Governor Charles Soludo has pledged to collaborate with the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control to eliminate fake, substandard, and adulterated drugs from the market. Soludo made the promise on Saturday in Onitsha while addressing traders of Ogbo Ogwu and surrounding markets, which were recently shut down by NAFDAC Read More

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31 h. ago Again, NAFDAC uncovers two trucks loaded with fake, expired drugs in Onitsha market

Tribune Online Again, NAFDAC uncovers two trucks loaded with fake, expired drugs in Onitsha market The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control NAFDAC, has uncovered another two trucks of fake and expired drugs at the plumbing section of Onitsha market, Anambra State, in the ongoing war against fake, counterfeit, unregistered and expired drugs in the state. The new development was made known to Journalists by the Director […] Again, NAFDAC uncovers two trucks loaded with fake, expired drugs in Onitsha market Tribune Online

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45 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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51 h. ago PICTORIAL: NAFDAC uncovers counterfeit drugs, expired condoms repackaged for sale at Lagos market

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has made alarming discoveries in its ongoing enforcement operation at the Idumota open drug market in Lagos. The agency uncovered unregistered narcotics, counterfeit GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) medicines, and vaccines improperly stored, with some shockingly found in toilets. This was revealed in a statement shared on X Read More

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4 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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5 d. ago Drug Market Closure: LP Lawmakers Commend NAFDAC, Kick Against Hurting Innocent Traders

The Labour Party (LP) Caucus in the House of Representatives has commended the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC’s) ongoing efforts to crack down on fake and counterfeit medicines merchants. The caucus also urged the agency to exercise caution and ensure that its enforcement actions targeted only identified culprits, sparing the […]

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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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6 d. ago VIDEO: NAFDAC seizes 140 tonnes of expired drugs, uncovers warehouses in Aba

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has uncovered two warehouses stocked with expired drugs at No. 269, Sam Mbakwe Road (formerly Faulk’s Road), Aba. This was made known in a statement shared by the agency on X (formerly Twitter) on Sunday. According to reports, some suspects managed to remove several cartons Read More

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6 d. ago NAFDAC Raids Shops, Seizes 12 Truckloads Of Fake, Expired Drugs In Lagos (Pictures)

National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has sealed no fewer than 3,000 shops, allegedly producing fake products in Idumota Open Drug Market,  Lagos State. It was gathered that the agency also uncovered some vaccines stored in dilapidated, unventilated rooms sealed with iron sheets, posing severe health risks. In a statement shared via […] The post NAFDAC Raids Shops, Seizes 12 Truckloads Of Fake, Expired Drugs In Lagos (Pictures) appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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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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