A disturbing revelation has emerged indicating that more than 50 percent of pharmaceutical drugs in circulation across Nigeria are substandard or outright counterfeit, posing severe risks to public health and the country’s healthcare system. This alarming statistic was disclosed in a recent investigative report conducted by health and regulatory experts, raising concerns over the effectiveness
LAGOS — The Director General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, recently hosted representatives from the Michigan State University (MSU) School of Packaging in Lagos to explore collaborative initiatives aimed at enhancing packaging systems for Nigeria’s locally manufactured foods and pharmaceuticals. The strategic engagement, which held
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has raised an alarm over the circulation of an unregistered batch of Tarivid (Ofloxacin 200mg) tablets in Nigeria’s pharmaceutical supply chain. In a statement issued by the regulatory body, it confirmed that this specific batch of the antibacterial medication poses significant safety risks to
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has issued Public Alert No. 20/2025, warning Nigerians about the circulation of an unregistered cosmetic product identified as “Fair Child Soap” in markets across the country. According to the agency, the soap is currently being sold without proper NAFDAC registration or approval, raising serious
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has issued a public health alert concerning falsified batches of Healmoxy Capsules 500mg discovered in circulation within Cameroon and the Central African Republic (CAR). According to NAFDAC’s latest advisory released under its #NafdacALERTS initiative, the World Health Organization (WHO) had earlier flagged the counterfeit
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has issued a public alert regarding the ban of certain Dove hand soaps and deodorants by European Union (EU) authorities. The affected products contain 2-(4-tert-butylbenzyl) propionaldehyde (BMHCA), a chemical prohibited in cosmetic products due to its potential to harm the reproductive system, affect unborn
In a recent development that has sparked concern among consumers and health professionals alike, Nigeria’s apex food and drug regulatory agency, the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), has issued a stern warning on the dangers posed by specific Dove-branded cosmetic products, which have come under scrutiny in Europe for containing
In a show of federal solidarity and institutional collaboration, the National Security Adviser (NSA), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, has lauded the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), and the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) for their united and intensified efforts in combating the influx and abuse
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has handed over 474,000 tablets of Tramadol to the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) as part of intensified efforts to curb the influx of illicit pharmaceutical products into the country. The handover ceremony, which took place at the Customs headquarters, was presided over by top
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has issued a stern warning against attempts to incite resistance to regulatory reforms in drug markets, following the circulation of misleading social media content. In a press release on Tuesday, the agency expressed concern over a video shared by a social media influencer, which
