35 h. 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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4 d. ago USAID donated some drugs seized in Lagos, Abia markets – NAFDAC

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has revealed that USAID and UNFPA-donated antiretroviral drugs were among the 87 truckloads of banned, expired and substandard medicinal products it seized recently. NAFDAC’s Director-General, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, made the disclosure on Wednesday. She said the counterfeiters were after her life and those of […] The post USAID donated some drugs seized in Lagos, Abia markets – NAFDAC appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago NAFDAC Seizes N1trn Worth Of Banned Drugs, Seals 11,000 Shops Nationwide

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has disclosed a major crackdown on counterfeit and expired medical products, seizing over N1 trillion worth of banned drugs and sealing 11,000 shops nationwide. Mojisola Adeyeye, NAFDAC Director-General, disclosed this information while briefing State House correspondents in Abuja on Wednesday. Adeyeye stated that the […] The post NAFDAC Seizes N1trn Worth Of Banned Drugs, Seals 11,000 Shops Nationwide appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 d. ago NAFDAC Raids Warehouses, Seizes Expired USAID, UNFPA Condoms 

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has uncovered large quantities of expired condoms and antiretroviral drugs donated by USAID and the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) during recent raids in Lagos, Onitsha, and Aba warehouses. NAFDAC Director General, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, disclosed this to State House correspondents on Wednesday during […]

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8 d. 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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8 d. 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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9 d. 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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1 week ago Niger Republic Imposes New Travel Restrictions On Nigerians With ECOWAS Passports

The Republic of Niger has introduced stringent immigration measures, effectively barring Nigerians traveling with ECOWAS passports from entering the country unless they possess a valid international passport. This development comes on the heels of Niger’s withdrawal from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), alongside Mali and Burkina Faso. Despite maintaining an open border […] The post Niger Republic Imposes New Travel Restrictions On Nigerians With ECOWAS Passports appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. 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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2 w. 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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2 w. 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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