NAFDAC destroys over N1 trillion worth of counterfeit and substandard drugs in Anambra. The action follows a month-long enforcement exercise targeting illicit products in Onitsha and Aba markets. The agency’s commitment to ensuring safe medicines for Nigerians is underscored by the large-scale...
NAFDAC has destroyed counterfeit, expired, and banned medicines worth ₦100 billion seized from the Idumota Market in Lagos. The three-week operation resulted in multiple arrests. This action underscores NAFDAC’s commitment to combating illegal drugs and protecting public health in Nigeria.
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NAFDAC has blacklisted India-based Aveo Pharmaceuticals and banned its opioid drugs, Tafrodol and Royal 225, over safety concerns. The agency warns against the illegal sale of unregistered medications, linking the company to drug abuse in West Africa. Authorities vow stricter enforcement to...
NAFDAC has uncovered rifles, live cartridges, and other weapons hidden at the Ogbo Ogwu Bridge Head Market in Onitsha, Anambra. Officials suspect fake drug dealers planned to attack operatives. The agency also seized 50 trailer loads of counterfeit drugs and arrested suspects attempting to...
NAFDAC has issued a warning over the circulation of fake Knowit Insulin Syringes (40 IU/ml), stating that their use could cause severe dosing errors for diabetic patients. The agency has ordered the removal of falsified products and urged medical professionals to verify authenticity before...
NAFDAC Director-General, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, advocates for life imprisonment and the death penalty for drug crimes, citing public health risks. She highlights a major crackdown on counterfeit medicines in Aba, Onitsha, and Lagos, leading to arrests and market closures. Seized drugs will be...
Anambra Governor Chukwuma Soludo has urged the federal government to tighten security against counterfeit drugs entering Nigeria. Following NAFDAC’s raid at Onitsha’s drug market, Soludo emphasized the need for stricter enforcement and announced plans to establish a Coordinated Wholesale Drug...
NAFDAC has shut down 240 illegal factories in Aba’s Cemetery Market, seizing over ₦5 billion worth of counterfeit beverages and food products. The operation uncovered substandard goods, including popular brands like Coca-Cola and Hennessy, produced under unhygienic conditions. Over 1,500 cartons...
NAFDAC has destroyed ₦1.3 billion worth of counterfeit, expired, and substandard products, including drugs, hospital equipment, and food items, at the Kuje dumpsite in Abuja. The agency emphasized its commitment to protecting public health, with products voluntarily surrendered by local and...
NAFDAC has seized unregistered food products worth over N3.8 billion in a raid at a warehouse in Lagos. The operation, following a tip-off, uncovered various unregistered items. The agency reaffirmed its commitment to public health and urged the public to report suspicious activities during the...
NAFDAC has shut down eight illegal rice shops and a warehouse in Nasarawa, confiscating over 1,600 bags of counterfeit rice valued at N5 billion. The counterfeit rice was repackaged into branded bags to deceive consumers. NAFDAC reassures the public of its commitment to food safety and market...
NAFDAC shut down 150 shops at Eziukwu Market in Aba, Abia State, after uncovering fake and expired products worth ₦5 billion. The products included beverages, oils, and revalidated food items. NAFDAC reaffirmed its commitment to tackling counterfeit goods, ensuring public health safety across...
NAFDAC has flagged Aba’s Eziukwu Market as a hub for counterfeit drinks and beverages. During a recent raid, expired and adulterated products were uncovered, exposing the risks to public health. The agency is revisiting agreements with market leaders to curb these activities and protect...
Lagos Commissioner Tokunbo Wahab clarified his statement after NAFDAC countered his claim that its enforcement officers were involved in destroying sachet water. Wahab reaffirms that Lagos State has not banned sachet water and emphasizes the focus on plastic waste management and sustainability...
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