51 m. 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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2 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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3 h. ago Caverton, NNPC Shipping, Stena Bulk move to transform maritime transportation

Caverton Offshore Support Group Plc said that the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) Shipping, Stena Bulk, and Caverton Marine Limited read more Caverton, NNPC Shipping, Stena Bulk move to transform maritime transportation

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4 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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5 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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10 h. ago NNPC Shipping, Caverton Launch Partnership To Drive Energy Transport Industry

NNPC Shipping, Stena Bulk, and Caverton Marine Limited have announced a groundbreaking partnership to revolutionise Nigeria’s maritime transportation sector. This strategic collaboration, formalised and signed in London last week, aims to establish a robust tanker operation catering to the region’s crude oil, refined products, and LNG shipping requirements, bolstering Nigeria and West Africa’s energy supply […]

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11 h. ago Collaboration key to combating smuggling —Customs comptroller

The Comptroller of the Oyo/Osun Customs Area Command, Joseph Adelaja, has reiterated the importance of collaboration in tackling smuggling at border stations, emphasising that intelligence sharing and synergy among agencies are key to effective enforcement. Adelaja spoke on Tuesday when the Chief Superintendent of Customs, O.M. Olanrewaju, led a delegation from the Nigeria Customs Liaison Read More

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15 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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17 h. ago Tax reform: Senate plans review as Customs, ASUU fault provisions

The Academic Staff Union of Universities, on Tuesday, warned against the proposed withdrawal of the education tax to the Tertiary Education Trust Fund as contained in the tax reform bills currently undergoing public hearing at the National Assembly. The President of the union, Prof Emmanuel Osodeke, said the scrapping of TETFund could lead to the Read More

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21 h. ago DStv, GOtv offer subscribers plans to alleviate price increase

To mitigate the recent tariff adjustments announced for customers, leading pay television service provider MultiChoice Nigeria plans to offer a support package for DStv and GOtv subscribers. In a message to subscribers on Monday, the company stated that starting from 1 March, new tariffs will apply to DStv and GOtv packages. According to the company, […] The post DStv, GOtv offer subscribers plans to alleviate price increase appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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29 h. ago NNPC Shipping, partners unveil joint venture to boost crude transport

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Shipping, Stena Bulk, and Caverton Marine Limited have announced the signing of a new joint venture that will transform Nigerian maritime transportation. The partnership will focus on developing and operating tankers to efficiently transport crude oil across Nigeria and West Africa, reducing reliance on foreign vessels. A statement by the Read More

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31 h. ago Justice delivery: Zamfara govt introduces small claims court

Tribune Online Justice delivery: Zamfara govt introduces small claims court "Our gratitude also goes to the other stakeholders who had shown keen interest toward the development of the bills at hand whose hard work and commitment have made this workshop possible," he said. Justice delivery: Zamfara govt introduces small claims court Tribune Online

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33 h. ago Court To Rule On Emefiele’s Motion Asking Judge To Hand Off Trial February 26

Justice Rahman Oshodi of the Lagos State Special Offences Court in Ikeja yesterday fixed February 26 for ruling on whether to hand off the ongoing trial of the former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele. Justice Oshodi adjourned for ruling after Emefiele’s counsel, Olalekan Ojo (SAN), accused them of bias and […]

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34 h. ago Again, Multichoice Nigeria increases DStv, GOtv subscription prices

By Seyi Babalola Multichoice Nigeria, a pay-TV operator, has notified its customers of another price increase across its subscription packages on DStv and GOtv. In a notice sent to its customers on Monday, the company said the new price regime is to take effect from March 1, 2025. According to the company, the latest price […] The post Again, Multichoice Nigeria increases DStv, GOtv subscription prices appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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34 h. ago Adamawa Police Arrest Suspect For Phone Theft, Stabbing Victim

The Adamawa State Police Command has detained a suspect, Usman Abubakar of Shuware Ward, Mubi North LGA, for allegedly snatching a resident’s handset. In a statement on Monday, police spokesperson SP Suleiman Nguroje said the command arrested Usman Abubakar on Sunday, February 23, following a complaint by the victim. “The arrest of the suspect followed […] The post Adamawa Police Arrest Suspect For Phone Theft, Stabbing Victim appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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38 h. ago Customs cancels import declarations made during 4% FOB implementation

•Directs stakeholders to recapture entries By Godwin Tsa, Abuja The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has officially cancelled all import declarations made during the initial implementation of the now-suspended 4% Free-on-Board (FOB) charge on imports. This move comes as part of efforts to streamline customs operations and maintain transparency in trade facilitation. The directive, issued by […] The post Customs cancels import declarations made during 4% FOB implementation appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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44 h. ago Access Bank restores transactions after customers experience service disruptions

Access Bank Plc has fully restored services on its electronic banking platforms following a disruption that left many customers frustrated read more Access Bank restores transactions after customers experience service disruptions

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45 h. ago IPMAN threatens to shut down operations in S’West over 30 arrested tankers in Lagos

By Oluseye Ojo The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) in the South West Zone has threatened to shut down operations in the zone, if the 30 arrested fuel-laden tankers in Lagos are not released. Chairman of IPMAN’s Western Zone, Chief Joseph Akanni, during an encounter with journalists in Ibadan on Monday, said the […] The post IPMAN threatens to shut down operations in S’West over 30 arrested tankers in Lagos appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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45 h. ago MultiChoice Announces New Price Hike For DStv, GOtv Packages

Subscribers of MultiChoice’s DStv and GOtv services will have to pay more for their packages as the the PayTV company has announced a price increase set to take effect from March 1, 2025. In a statement issued to customers on Monday, the company cited the need to maintain the quality of its service as the […]

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46 h. ago Nigeria Customs Rescinds Suspension Of 4% FOB Levy On Imports

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has announced the reversal of its previous suspension of the 4% Free-on-Board (FOB) charge on imports, affecting all declarations made during the initial implementation period. The NCS, in a press release issued on Monday, stated that the decision to rescind the import declarations was taken to ensure clarity, maintain consistency […]

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