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Expert: Fake drugs threat to MDG’s infant mortality reduction
Counterfeit drugs have been identified as major threat to the attainment of the Millennium Development Goals 4, 5 and 6 targeted at reducing infant mortality and improved maternal health in the country.
Central bank summons currency dealers, others on development in forex market
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has summoned all authorised currency dealers for a meeting to discuss development in the foreign exchange market.
NAFDAC to ban Paraquat, Atrazine products in Nigeria
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) says it will soon ban the use of Paraquat and Atrazine products by farmers.
NAFDAC bans sniper in open markets, supermarkets
As more people continue to use popular agricultural pesticide, Sniper, to commit suicide in the country, the National Food, Drug Administration Control (NAFDAC) has ordered agro-dealers to withdraw the product from open markets and supermarkets.
President Buhari: National interest will guide decision on AFCFTA
President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday said Nigeria will be guided by ‘‘national interest’’ in taking any decision on the agreement establishing the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).
NAFDAC announces plan to regulate sniper over suicides
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) may direct a change in the package of ‘Sniper’, an agro-chemical that has increasingly become a choice killer for persons contemplating suicide.
NAFDAC shuts company packaging unregistered honey in Abuja
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has carried out a raid of a manufacturing facility which packaged honey under poor hygiene in Abuja.
NACA: HIV/AIDS anti-discrimination act needed for 2030 elimination target
The struggle to meet the HIV/AIDS year 2030 elimination target in Nigeria has been of serious source of concern to the Federal Government and stakeholders in the nation’s health sector.
Ex-President Obasanjo, 394 others escape crash art Lagos airport
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo and 393 others aboard and Ethiopian Airlines plane, escaped crash on Wednesday at Murtala Mohammed International Airport.
Governor Akeredolu decries prevalence of drug abuse in Nigeria
Ondo state governor, Mr Rotimi Akeredolu, on Monday, decried the high rate of drug and alcohol abuse among underage children and school age pupils across the country, urging all stakeholders and authorities to intervene to regulate the tides.
NAFDAC mops up expired beverages in North Central zone
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) in the North Central zone says it has mopped up varied quantities of expired beverages across the zone.
Drug abuse: Committee to submit report soon – General Marwa
The Chairman, Presidential Advisory Committee for the Elimination of Drug Abuse, Brigadier General Mohammed Buba Marwa (retd), has disclosed that the committee will soon transmit its report to the Presidency.
NAFDAC alerts public on circulation of fake cold Caplets
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) on Thursday alerted the public on the circulation of fake Mixagrip cold Caplets in Gombe state.
NAFDAC seals 20 medicine stores over alleged sale of fake drugs
The National Agency for Food, Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) on Sunday, said it sealed 20 shops and confiscated drugs worth over N2million at the Monday market in Maiduguri.
NAFDAC confiscates 401 cartons of expired soft drinks
The National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC) in Niger, on Friday said it confiscated 401 cartons of expired assorted soft drinks in a warehouse in Minna.
Zamfara pharmacists close shops over non-assent to PCN bill
The Zamfara chapter of the Association of Community Pharmacists of Nigeria (ACPN), on Tuesday, closed down their shops to protest the non-assent of the 2017 Pharmaceutical Council of Nigeria (PCN) bill into law.
NAFDAC urges consumers to check authenticity of product before purchase
The National Agency for Food, Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), has called on Borno residents to check and verify the authenticity of products before purchase.
NAFDAC: Poor feeding contributes to high child mortality
Mrs Benedicta Ughanze, the Assistant Director, Food Safety and Applied Nutrition of NAFDAC, has said that poor feeding practices is a factor contributing to the high child morbidity and mortality statistics in Nigeria.
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Federal government exceeds oil budget target
Nigeria’s crude oil and condensates production has risen to 2.323 million barrels per day (bpd), exceeding the 2019 budget benchmark of 2.3 million bpd.
Tanzania launch fundraising campaign for Taifa Stars
Tanzania vice-president Samia Suluhu is heading a fundraising campaign for the Taifa Stars who will be competing in the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) in Egypt.
Union Berlin sign Nigeria’s Anthony Ujah from Mainz
Union Berlin have confirmed the signing of Nigeria’s Anthony Ujah on a three-year deal from Mainz 05.
Maurizio Sarri: Juventus appointment ‘the crowning achievement’
Maurizio Sarri on Thursday said his being appointed Juventus’ new head coach was the “crowning achievement” of his long career.
Why we must investigate accidents – AIB
The Accident Investigation Bureau (AIB) has explained why it must investigate air accidents and serious incidents.