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Manufacturers, importers to stop supplying drugs to Kano market
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NAFDAC secures elite international harmonisation council status

Nigeria’s National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has secured full membership of the International Council for Harmonisation of Technical Requirements for Pharmaceuticals for Human Use, marking a major leap in the nation’s regulatory advancement. The official announcement was made at the recent ICH Assembly held in Singapore. The development makes Nigeria the […]

Manufacturers, importers to stop supplying drugs to Kano market
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NAFDAC shuts unhygienic depot, seals drink factory in Kaduna

The National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control has taken action in Kaduna State by shutting down an unhygienic depot and sealing a drinks factory. Speaking to journalists on Saturday in Kaduna, the state coordinator of NAFDAC, Nasiru Mato, said that, in line with the agency’s mandate to safeguard the health of consumers […]

NAFDAC cuts licensing fees by 65%
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NAFDAC destroys N20bn substandard products in Oyo

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, South-West Zone, began the destruction of unwholesome and substandard products valued at over N20 billion in Ibadan on Thursday. The destruction exercise took place at the Moniya dumpsite located in Ibadan, the capital of Oyo State. Speaking at the event, the Director-General of NAFDAC, Prof. […]

Anambra bans advertisement of herbal medicine
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NAFDAC, NNMDA partner to standardize herbal medicines

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has announced a strategic partnership with the Nigeria Natural Medicine Development Agency in a significant move to advance the development of safe, effective, and scientifically validated herbal medicines in Nigeria. This collaboration is aimed at ensuring that indigenous herbal products meet international safety and efficacy […]

NAFDAC cuts licensing fees by 65%
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NAFDAC destroys N15bn worth Of fake drugs in Ibadan

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control Thursday destroyed fake, expired, substandard, and falsified drugs and products valued at N15 billion in Ibadan, Oyo State. This significant destruction exercise was announced by the Director-General of the agency, Professor Mojisola Adeyeye, who was represented by NAFDAC’s Director of Investigation and Enforcement, Martins Iluyomade, […]

NAFDAC cuts licensing fees by 65%
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NAFDAC delists flagyl, 100 other drugs from Nigerian market

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has announced the delisting of 101 drugs from circulation in Nigeria. The agency stated that the affected products are no longer permitted for manufacturing, importation, exportation, distribution, advertisement, sale, or use in the country. NAFDAC explained that some of the products were withdrawn voluntarily at […]

Manufacturers, importers to stop supplying drugs to Kano market
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NAFDAC issues public alert on fake Postinor-2 pills

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has issued a public alert on the circulation of falsified batches of Postinor-2 (Levonorgestrel 0.75mg) emergency contraceptive pills in Nigeria. According to NAFDAC, the Society for Family Health (SFH), the authorized distributor, confirmed that the affected batches were not imported by the company. In a […]

Manufacturers, importers to stop supplying drugs to Kano market
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NAFDAC raises alarm over fake Cowbell “Our Milk” in circulation

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has issued a public alert over the circulation of counterfeit Cowbell “Our Milk” products. In a notice on its official website, the agency said Promasidor Nigeria, makers of Cowbell “Our Milk,” reported the discovery of imitations closely resembling the original, bearing unauthorized use of the […]

NAFDAC shuts unregistered bakeries, water packaging companies in Plateau
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Pharmaceutical sector target 70% local drug production

Nigeria’s pharmaceutical sector is set for significant growth, with plans to increase local drug production to 70%. This target was announced by the Director-General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, at the 7th Nigeria Pharma Manufacturers’ EXPO in Lagos, according to Nairametrics. Speaking at the event, organized by the Pharmaceutical […]

NAFDAC shuts unregistered bakeries, water packaging companies in Plateau
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NAFDAC shuts unregistered bakeries, water packaging companies in Plateau

The National Agency for Food, Drug Administration and Control has taken action against several unregistered bakeries and water-packaging companies operating without the necessary approval in Plateau State. Mr. Shaba Mohammed, the Director of the North Central Zone, reported that various water-packaging firms were discovered to be operating under substandard Good Manufacturing Practices, leading to their […]

NAFDAC raises alarm over kidney-damaging cough syrup in circulation
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NAFDAC raises alarm over kidney-damaging cough syrup in circulation

The National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control has issued a public alert regarding the recall of Benylin Paediatric Syrup, a product manufactured by Johnson & Johnson. “The National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control is notifying the public of the recall of one lot of Benylin Pediatrics syrup manufactured by […]

Manufacturers, importers to stop supplying drugs to Kano market
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Manufacturers, importers to stop supplying drugs to Kano market

The Pharmaceutical Council of Nigeria and the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control have both issued a strong warning, requesting that all distributors, importers, manufacturers, and company representatives immediately stop supplying medications to any establishments in Sabon Gari Market, Niger Street, or any other location outside of the Coordinated Wholesale Centre in Dangwauro, Kano State. Nairametrics […]