By Ajibola Olaide, JKNewsMedia Reporter NIGERIA WILL retain regulatory control over medicines and vaccines supplied under the United States-Nigeria government agreement, with the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) confirming that quality assessments and technology-driven distribution tracking will remain in ...
By Debby Olaoye, JKNewsMedia Reporter THREE REGULATORY agencies comprising the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) and Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) have been urged to conduct nationwide safety tests on disposable sanitary pads followin...
By Ajibola Olaide, JKNewsMedia Reporter SAFETY INVESTIGATIONS have begun into disposable sanitary pads following concerns over potentially harmful chemicals detected in some products sold in Nigeria. JKNewsMedia.com reports that the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) said it has commenced investigations into...
By Ajibola Olaide, JKNewsMedia Reporter CIRCULATION OF an unregistered menopause support supplement identified as Menofix composition has prompted a public health alert from the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), over potential health risks linked to its sale and use. JKNewsMedia.com reports that the agency...
By JKNewsMedia DIRECTOR-GENERAL and Chief Executive Officer (DG/CEO) of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NDLEA), Professor Mojisola Christianah Adeyeye, has received the Special African Leadership Commendation Award at the 16th African Business Leadership Awards held at the Cholmondeley Room and Terrace, House...
By JKNewsMedia SUPPORT HAS strengthened for regulatory action to cut sodium levels in pre-packaged foods as Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa reaffirmed its backing for the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control. JKNewsMedia.com reports that Akinbode Oluwafemi, Executive Director, CAPPA, gave the a...
By JKNewsMedia Reporter NOT LESS than 18 warehouses in Bida, Niger State, has been shut down by the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) after uncovering expired food and beverages valued at over N100 million. A statement signed by Sayo Akintola, Resident Media Consultant, on February 19, 2026, said the wareho...
By JKNewsMedia Reporter EASY ACCESS to alcohol and frequent consumption among minors and underaged children emerged as key concerns in a national survey conducted by the Distillers and Blenders Association of Nigeria (DBAN) in collaboration with the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC). JKNewsMedia.com reports...
By JKNewsMedia Reporter . . .Agency says no factories shut as Senate-backed directive targets only sub-200ml packaging linked to underage drinking and addiction STREET KIOSKS and neighbourhood bars across Nigeria will no longer stock alcohol in sachets or miniature bottles as the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (...
By Ajibola Olaide, JKNewsMedia Reporter TEMPPORARY RELIEF has been granted to ease import processing as authorised dealer banks receive approval to accept expired National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) licences for Form M transactions. JKNewsMedia.com reports that the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) confirmed it h...
