75 m. ago ‘I Need Police Protection 24/7’ – NAFDAC Boss Laments Facing Death Threats

Professor Mojisola Adeyeye, Director-General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), has revealed that she is facing death threats due to her efforts to combat counterfeit and illicit drugs in Nigeria. Adeyeye stated that she no longer has personal freedom and requires police protection 24/7, both in Abuja and Lagos. […] The post ‘I Need Police Protection 24/7’ – NAFDAC Boss Laments Facing Death Threats appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 hour ago Nigeria’s capital market, ticket to economic stability—VP Shettima

Tribune Online Nigeria’s capital market, ticket to economic stability—VP Shettima The Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, His Excellency Senator Kashim Shettima, has underscored the significance of the nation’s capital market, describing it as the country’s ticket to economic stability. He stated this at the 50th inaugural lecture of Nasarawa State University, Keffi, on Wednesday, where he was represented by the Minister of […] Nigeria’s capital market, ticket to economic stability—VP Shettima Tribune Online

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2 h. ago Ramadan: Philanthropist Olusoji Donates Cash To Gamji Arewa Group, Muslim Faithful In Kogi

Popular Kogi State-born philanthropist, Asiwaju Prince Olatunji Olusoji, has in his usual ways of giving back to the society, donated cash gifts for Arewa Youth Gamji Emirate Council and Muslim faithful in Ayere community, Ijumu local government area of Kogi State ahead of this year’s Ramadan fast. Arewa Youth Gamji Emirate Council is a coalition […]

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2 h. ago NAFDAC recovers 87 truckloads of expired drugs in Lagos, Abia, Anambra markets

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control on Wednesday, said it seized 87 truckloads of banned, expired and substandard medicinal products, including USAID and UNFPA-donated antiretroviral drugs, male and female condoms, among others. This followed a crackdown on the illicit drug trade that saw it raiding the country’s three major open drug Read More

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3 h. 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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4 h. ago FCCPC launches investigation into drug rising cost, price discrepancies

Tribune Online FCCPC launches investigation into drug rising cost, price discrepancies He said the FCCPC is "empowered by the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Act 2018 to promote fair business practices and safeguard consumer interests. FCCPC launches investigation into drug rising cost, price discrepancies Tribune Online

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5 h. ago $3.5m Nigerian tech startup ceases operation, returns capital to investors

After three years in operation, Nigerian education technology startup Edukoya has ended operations, saying poor infrastructure and economic challenges made it impossible to scale. The startup which secured Africa’s largest pre-seed funding of $3.5 million in 2021, said it will return capital to investors rather than persist in what it described as an unsustainable market Read More

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5 h. ago USAID, UNFPA donated condoms, antiretroviral drugs found in sealed markets — NAFDAC

Tribune Online USAID, UNFPA donated condoms, antiretroviral drugs found in sealed markets — NAFDAC Large quantities of USAID and UNFPA-donated antiretroviral drugs and condoms, meant to support Nigeria’s HIV/AIDS response, were found expired and repackaged for sale. USAID, UNFPA donated condoms, antiretroviral drugs found in sealed markets — NAFDAC Tribune Online

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7 h. ago Western Marine Customs hands over 2,433kgs of cannabis sativa, others to NDLEA, NAFDAC

Tribune Online Western Marine Customs hands over 2,433kgs of cannabis sativa, others to NDLEA, NAFDAC Addressing journalists in Lagos during the handover ceremony, the Customs Area Controller of the Command, Comptroller Paul Bamisaiye, explained that the seizures were made across the South-Western waterways following effective inter-agency collaboration. Western Marine Customs hands over 2,433kgs of cannabis sativa, others to NDLEA, NAFDAC Tribune Online

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8 h. ago Negative impact of substandard and fake drugs on our health system

Recently, the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) in Alliance with the Pharmacy Council of Nigeria read more Negative impact of substandard and fake drugs on our health system

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11 h. ago Fire: Owode Onirin, Ladipo traders need support to rebuild – Peter Obi

By John Ogunsemore The 2023 presidential candidate of Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, has urged the authorities to provide immediate relief and long-term support for traders affected by fire incidents at the popular Owode Onirin and Ladipo markets in Lagos State. Obi made the call in a statement on Tuesday. Daily Sun reported that tragedy […] The post Fire: Owode Onirin, Ladipo traders need support to rebuild – Peter Obi appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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17 h. ago PFAs’ asset allocation to money market instruments hits N2.2trn –PenCom

By Chinwendu Obienyi Owing to an elevated interest environment, recent data from the National Pension Commission (PenCom) revealed that PFAs’ asset allocation to money market instruments improved, with a robust year-on-year (y/y) growth of 33 per cent to N2.2 trillion. This is even as the total assets under management (AUM) of the pension industry increased […] The post PFAs’ asset allocation to money market instruments hits N2.2trn –PenCom appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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18 h. ago Traders sue NAFDAC, SON for Onitsha drug market closure, allege theft

Four traders at Ogbo Ogwu Bridge Head Market in Onitsha, Anambra State, have dragged the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, Standards Organisation of Nigeria, the NAFDAC Zonal Director, South-East, Dr Martins Iluyomade and the Anambra State Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps to a Federal High Court sitting Read More

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22 h. ago NNPC leading charge towards Africa’s gas infrastructure expansion — Kyari

Tribune Online NNPC leading charge towards Africa’s gas infrastructure expansion — Kyari Group Chief Executive Officer of NNPC Ltd, Mele Kyari has said that the world recognises Africa as the next destination of providing greater support to the global energy market, recognising Nigeria’s position as the largest producer of oil and gas in the continent. Kyari disclosed this while delivering an address on the theme “Africa’s Energy […] NNPC leading charge towards Africa’s gas infrastructure expansion — Kyari Tribune Online

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25 h. ago Osun election chief sues IG over staff arrests, office sealing

The Osun State Independent Electoral Commission and its chairman, Mr Hashim Abioye, have filed a lawsuit against the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, at the Federal High Court in Osogbo over the alleged illegal detention of the commission’s staff and the sealing of its office. Also joined in the suit, numbered FHC/OS/CS/41/2025, is the Read More

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26 h. ago Goods Worth Millions Of Naira Destroyed As Fire Razes Ladipo Market In Lagos

Some goods worth millions of naira have been destroyed in a fire outbreak at the popular Ladipo market in Lagos State. It was gathered that the inferno erupted on Tuesday following an electric power surge, after public electricity power supply was restored to the area. In a statement by Permanent Secretary, Lagos State Emergency Management […] The post Goods Worth Millions Of Naira Destroyed As Fire Razes Ladipo Market In Lagos appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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30 h. ago Fire guts Ladipo market, destroys goods worth millions of Naira

Fire on Tuesday gutted some shops in the Ladipo market destroying goods worth millions of Naira. The Permanent Secretary, Lagos State Emergency Management Agency, Dr Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, confirmed this in a statement made available to the News Agency of Nigeria on Tuesday. He said that the agency received distress calls through its 767 and 112 Read More

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30 h. ago RAAMP: Kwara Spends N4.6bn On Construction Of 209.77km Rural Roads

The Kwara State government has spent over N4.6bn in counterparts funding for the construction of 209.77 kilometres of rural roads across the 16 local governments area of the state. The state’s coordinator of Rural Access and Agricultural Marketing Project (RAAMP), Dr Isaac Kolo, disclosed this at the 47th Media Parliament of the Kwara State Council […]

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31 h. ago Naira rises to N1,485 on black market on improved dollar liquidity

The naira rose to N1,485 on the black market following improved dollar liquidity as foreign exchange policies support the naira. read more Naira rises to N1,485 on black market on improved dollar liquidity

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31 h. ago RAAMP: Kwara govt releases N4bn counterpart fund in five years

Tribune Online RAAMP: Kwara govt releases N4bn counterpart fund in five years The Kwara State Government has paid over ₦4 billion as the state's counterpart fund for the Rural Access and Agricultural Marketing Project (RAAMP) between 2019 and the present. RAAMP: Kwara govt releases N4bn counterpart fund in five years Tribune Online

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