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Customs Intercepts 4,000 Illicit Drug Units

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Port Harcourt Area I Command, has intercepted and handed over improperly declared pharmaceutical products to the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), reinforcing efforts to prevent unregulated medical supplies from entering the Nigerian market. In a statement issued on Thursday, February 12, 2026, and signed by […]

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NAFDAC Enforcement Threatens 5.5m Jobs — Distillers

Members of the distillers’ association, under the aegis of the Food, Beverages and Tobacco Senior Staff Association and the National Union of Food, Beverages and Tobacco Employees, have warned that the enforcement being carried out by the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) will displace no fewer than 5.5 million Nigerians […]

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NAFDAC Destroys ₦55 Billion Worth of Unregistered and Substandard Products in Ibadan

NAFDAC has destroyed 55 billion naira worth of unregistered, fake, banned, adulterated, and expired regulated products during a general destruction exercise in Ibadan, Oyo State. The items included damaged and expired products voluntarily submitted to the Agency by over 70 compliant companies, non-governmental organisations, and trade unions. The Director-General of NAFDAC, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, stated […]

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NAFDAC Strengthens Staff Capacity for Effective Role in AfCFTA Implementation

NAFDAC has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Nigeria’s effective participation in the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) through strengthened regulatory capacity and inter-agency collaboration. This was highlighted during a one-day capacity-building training for NAFDAC staff, organised by the Nigeria AfCFTA Coordination Office @AfCFTANG, themed “The Role of NAFDAC in AfCFTA Implementation.” In her address, […]

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NAFDAC in Turmoil, Urgent Calls for Leadership Change Amid Allegations of Maladministration

In the wake of mounting concerns surrounding alleged maladministration and fraudulent activities within the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), responsible for ensuring product safety in Nigeria, stakeholders unite in a compelling call for immediate action and a substantive change in leadership. The current Director General (DG) of NAFDAC, Prof. Moji […]

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