Edo State’s agribusiness sector is set for a boost as the Livelihood Improvement Family Enterprises in the Niger Delta (LIFE-ND) project commences training for 655 entrepreneurs. The initiative focuses on equipping beneficiaries with the knowledge and skills needed to meet international standards in packaging, branding, and product standardization, paving the […]
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The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has reaffirmed its commitment to stringent regulatory processes in the importation of antileprosy medicine, Rifampicin, into Nigeria. This statement comes as a direct response to a recent BBC report titled “Vital leprosy drugs due in Nigeria after year delay,” […]
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has expressed reservations regarding the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control’s (NAFDAC) proposal to institute the death penalty for individuals involved in the sale of counterfeit drugs. The commission highlighted its concerns during the presentation of its dashboard report on Wednesday. […]
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has issued a stern warning to fruit dealers and sellers regarding the use of calcium carbide for ripening fruits, highlighting the serious health risks associated with this practice. The warning was delivered by NAFDAC Coordinator in Sokoto State, Mr. […]
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has issued a renewed warning against the perilous use of toxic chemicals for food preservation. The agency has specifically outlawed the use of dichlorvos, a chemical known for its use in extending the shelf life of food commodities. A […]
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has exposed a shocking truth – more than half of the certificates issued for pharmaceutical products imported into Nigeria are fake. Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, the Director-General of NAFDAC, made this announcement during a stakeholders’ engagement meeting in Abuja. The […]
In a bid to address concerns surrounding the safety of Indomie Instant Noodles, the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) in Nigeria has taken action against the product flagged as carcinogenic by the Malaysian and Taiwanese governments. NAFDAC firmly stated that locally produced brands of the […]