NAFDAC speaks on NESTLE products in Nigeria

NAFDAC speaks on NESTLE products in Nigeria

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has said the infant formulas by Nestle, a multinational food and beverage company in Nigeria, are safe for consumption. This was contained in a statement issued on Wednesday and shared with PREMIUM TIMES by the agency’s Director General, Moji Adeyeye, a professor. In the … Read more

NAFDAC raises alarm over fake anti-bacteria injection, deadly cough syrup

NAFDAC raises alarm over fake anti-bacteria injection, deadly cough syrup

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has alerted Nigerians against circulating suspected fake “Tandak Injections” nationwide. The agency warned Nigerians, particularly healthcare providers, against using the counterfeit “TANDAK injection 1.5g powder and water for injection,” saying the counterfeit is currently being sold to the unsuspecting public. The product is said … Read more

Nigerian government reiterates support for local manufacturing

Nigerian government reiterates support for local manufacturing

The Minister of State for Health, Tunji Alausa, has called for a total ban on the importation of medical syringes into the country to encourage local production. Mr Alausa, who visited the Afrimedical Manufacturing and Supplies Limited Syringe factory in Ogun State, alongside other government officials and stakeholders, reaffirmed the determination of the government to … Read more

Meet Idris, Ahmed, other new heads of Nigeria’s health agencies

Meet Idris, Ahmed, other new heads of Nigeria’s health agencies

On 15 February, President Bola Tibunu announced the appointment of Chief Executive Officers and Board Chairpersons for major health agencies, including the National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC) and Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC). On the list of the appointees, Moji Adeyeye, Ibrahim Ahmed, and Tosan Erhabor were reappointed as … Read more

Nigerian lawmakers to probe sachet alcohol ban

Nigerian lawmakers to probe sachet alcohol ban

The House of Representatives has resolved to probe the ban on sachet alcohol drinks by the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC). The House, following a motion moved by Paschal Agbodike (APGA, Anambra) on Wednesday, resolved to investigate the rationale behind the ban. NAFDAC’s Director-General, Mojisola Adeyeye, recently announced the commencement … Read more