The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has disposed of expired donated medicines worth ₦59 million in Rivers State. The products were taken to the Igwuruta dump site in Port Harcourt for destruction after arriving in Nigeria from the United States through the Nigeria Ports Authority’s Area 1 Port. NAFDAC announced…
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has warned that excessive alcohol consumption poses serious risks to public health and may contribute to social problems, including banditry. NAFDAC Director-General Mojisola Adeyeye made the statement during an interview on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily on Wednesday. Adeyeye said alcohol can damage vital organs,…
NAFDAC Director-General, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, laughed when a journalist asked when she would resign. The question came amid fresh criticism over fake and substandard products in Nigeria. Adeyeye faced the question during a media briefing in Lagos on Monday, September 7. The moment quickly caught attention online, as Nigerians debated her reaction and leadership record….
Despite the ongoing awareness campaign against fake products on social media, millions of Nigerians use toothpaste without a second thought. It is one of the most routine acts of personal hygiene imaginable. But in 2026, that routine carries a hidden danger that NAFDAC, doctors, and concerned citizens are all warning about. Just like other products,…
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has sealed three alcohol manufacturing companies in Ota, Ogun State, over the alleged production of banned sachet and PET bottled alcoholic drinks. The enforcement operation was led by Assistant Director of the Investigation and Enforcement Directorate, Kunle Ojo. According to NAFDAC, inspectors uncovered multiple…
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control issued a public alert regarding counterfeit cancer medicines circulating in Nigeria. As reported by ALO360, the agency confirmed that fake batches of Avastin and Tecentriq had infiltrated the country’s pharmaceutical supply chain. The Alert NAFDAC published Public Alert No. 015/2026 on March 12, 2026. The…
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control issued an alert about a suspected revalidated batch of SMA Gold First Infant Milk Formula. The agency released the warning on its official X handle on Sunday. Officials discovered the product for sale in Kaduna State. Product Details Emerge The affected batch carried number 22939510A1206…
Officials from the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control sealed 18 warehouses in Bida, Niger State. They discovered expired food and beverage products valued at over 100 million naira during the operation. The raid occurred on Thursday, February 18, 2026, based on credible intelligence. Authorities arrested warehouse managers for further investigation. Items…
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control starts strict enforcement of the ban on sachet alcohol. Officers now seize illegal products and warn sellers across Nigeria. This action protects public health and reduces easy access for young people. Enforcement Starts Immediately NAFDAC Director General Professor Mojisola Adeyeye announced the start of enforcement…
NAFDAC releases a public alert about fake Kiss condoms circulating in Nigeria. The agency identifies these counterfeit products as a major threat to public health. Officials act quickly to inform citizens through various channels. Additionally, the alert specifies that these fakes fail to meet required standards. NAFDAC urges people to check products carefully before purchase….
