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NAFDAC arrests syndicate involved in documents, certificates forgery
by Azeez Adeniyi The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has arrested members of a syndicate involved in the forgery of NAFDAC numbers, certificates and documents…
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Regulatory agencies must be agents of profound change – Osinbajo
by Dolapo Adelana Acting President Yemi Osinbajo (SAN) has urged government’s regulatory agencies to act as catalysts of beneficial change and to take responsibility for facilitating businesses in the country.…
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Ministry of agriculture to investigate importation of garri from India
by Azeez Adeniyi The Federal Ministry of Agriculture has said it would collaborate with the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) to investigate the importation of…
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YNaija Editorial: The Federal Government needs to act in unison
A few days before Christmas, the Federal Operations Unit, Ikeja of the Nigerian Customs Service announced the seizure of a shipment of rice, which upon testing, turned out to be…
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Rice seized by Customs was contaminated, not plastic – NAFDAC
The National Agency for Food Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), says the rice seized by men of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) was contaminated and not plastic rice as purported…
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MDAs failed to remit N450bn operating surpluses – Finance Ministry
The Federal Ministry of Finance has announced the constitution of a committee to recover unremitted operating surpluses of agencies of government, running into N450billion. The committee led by the Accountant…
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YNaija Analysis: Why the President’s proposed Economic Stabilization Bill makes sense
The President has put together a bill called the Emergency Economic Stabilisation Bill 2016, a bill that seeks powers from the National Assembly to abridge the procurement process, that is,…
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Why Guinness was fined N1 billion by NAFDAC
Yet another multinational has faced the wrath of the Nigerian government. Guinness Nigeria Plc has been fined N1 billion by the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control…
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“Maggi noodle is poisonous” | NAFDAC alerts Nigerians
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), has disclosed that Maggi noodle, contains excess lead. The Agency has alerted Nigerians that Maggi noodle, produced by Nestle…
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“Maggi noodle is poisonous” | NAFDAC alerts Nigerians
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), has disclosed that Maggi noodle, contains excess lead. The Agency has alerted Nigerians that Maggi noodle, produced by Nestle…
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“Maggi noodle is poisonous” | NAFDAC alerts Nigerians
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), has disclosed that Maggi noodle, contains excess lead. The Agency has alerted Nigerians that Maggi noodle, produced by Nestle…
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EFCC Impostor caught pants down in the middle of shady deal
Samson Irefin, a staff of the National Biotechnology Development Agency, NABDA has been arrested for attempting to dupe a NAFDAC contractor, Liuideco Global Services Limited while posing as an EFCC official.…
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NAFDAC nabs men for making fake tomato paste
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) said it has arrested five suspects for selling expired products. NAFDAC’s Director-General, Paul Orhi was represented by Head of…
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NAFDAC say EFCC didn’t arrest their boss | See their tweets
The National Agency for Food, Drugs Administration And Control (NAFDAC) has rebuffed allegations that its director-general, Paul Orhi was arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). They said…
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THE 2015 TRACKLIST: Buhari won’t spare corrupt APC members, Ekweremadu impeachment is risky, GEj’s CSO released
Oronsaye gets bail. Punch APC senator affirms that crisis looms if Ekweremadu is impeached. YNaija Buhari promises improved privatization process, visa issuance. Punch Buhari says no corrupt APC member will…
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Ben Murray-Bruce: Three things I have to say to Nigeria
by Ben Murray-Bruce Even out of office Jonathan continues to show that he is a man who believes in Nigeria. I have three urgent and important things to say to…
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Err, what business does D’banj have with NAFDAC?
by Chinwe Okafor Did Dbanj lose his way? D’banj recently made an appearance at the Lagos headquarters of the National Agency for Food, Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), in a…
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NAFDAC impounds N2.5million worth of candies in Anambra
by Ranti Joseph The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration (NAFDAC) and Control has impounded confectionery valued at about N2.5 million at the Ogbaru Relief Market, Onitsha, Anambra State.…
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#InCaseYouMissedIt: Federal High court lifts ban on Abalaka’s HIV vaccine
by Panshak Ibrahim On Friday, 14 November, the Federal High Court, sitting in Makurdi gave a ruling lifting NAFDAC’s ban on the use of Dr. Jeremiah Abalaka’s patented vaccines…
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NAFDAC boss wants life-sentence for drug counterfeiters
by Azubuike Azikiwe The National Agency for Food, Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), wants drug counterfeiters to start getting a life sentence, for the fight against fake drugs in Nigeria…
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Ebola: Face your work | Nigerians mock NAFDAC DG over arrest of Professor who claimed Ewedu is a Cure
by S'ola Filani The Director General of the National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control, NAFDAC, Mr Paul sure loves some drama. A few months ago, he announced…
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Forget ‘Zmapp’ and ‘Nanosilver’: LUTH Professor claims ‘Ewedu’ can cure Ebola
by Kolapo Olapoju As the world seeks to find a permanent cure for the deadly Ebola virus disease, Prof Adebukola Adefule Oshitelu, professor of ophthalmology at the Lagos State…
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This is how Igbos in Lagos will honour Dora Akunyili
by S'ola Filani In honouring the late Dora Akinyuli, who would be buried in Agulu, in Anambra State on Thursday, the Igbos in Lagos have decided to shut down their…
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7 things we learnt about Dora Akunyili from her husband yesterday
by S'ola Filani Last night, Dignitaries including the Nigerian president, Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, gathered at the Catholic Pro-Cathedral Church, Area 3, Garki, Abuja, to pay a glowing tribute to the…
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Ebola: Custom impounds trailer load of suspected monkey meat
by James Sambo The Nigeria Custom Service (NSC) has impounded a trailer load of smoked meat suspected to be monkey meat imported through the Jibia border in Katsina State. This is…
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“Our business environment is unfriendly to women” | Leading Ladies Africa speaks to Benedicta Elechi, CEO Ditachi Foods
by Francesca Uriri Having a sweet tooth is not always a bad thing; it can provide the inspiration to set up a thriving, multi-million naira business. In this interview, Benedicta…
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Dencia on fire! She calls the NAFDAC boss “a useless man” over this photo (LOOK)
by S'ola Filani Singer and entrepreneur Dencia is not taking criticism from Nigeria’s product regulation body lightly. It all started at the recently held Nigerian Entertainment Industry Health Insurance Convention,…
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WrestleMania: Dencia vs NAFDAC over Whitenicious
by Emmanuel Chidiogo The National Agency for Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has said that it has obtained an arrest warrant to bring into custody Cameroonian singer/beautician, Reprudencia Sonkey,…
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Opinion: The Dora Akunyili I knew and loved…
by Chimezie Amajama Her last service to the nation was her presence in the ongoing National Confab at Abuja. She made sure her voice was heard. In my early teen…
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Bayo Oluwasanmi: Dora Akunyili was the light in our darkest hour
by Bayo Oluwasanmi Death is a topic that makes us uncomfortable. It brings us face to face with our own mortality. It causes us to pause and think of what…
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The September Standard
- 2024: A Transformative Year for Fashion in Nigeria and Beyond + Top 50 Nigerians in Fashion in 2024
- Boadicea The Victorious’ “Defender” Fragrance Makes a Bold Entrance in Lagos
- Art Unmasked: Lagos Art Salon Brings Nigerian Art into the Spotlight
- Skin is In Foundation by RLG x Anita Brows: A New Player in Nigeria’s Beauty Market
- T.I Nathan SS25 Lookbook: A Contemporary Ode to Elegance and Edge
YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy
The September Standard
- 2024: A Transformative Year for Fashion in Nigeria and Beyond + Top 50 Nigerians in Fashion in 2024
- Boadicea The Victorious’ “Defender” Fragrance Makes a Bold Entrance in Lagos
- Art Unmasked: Lagos Art Salon Brings Nigerian Art into the Spotlight
- Skin is In Foundation by RLG x Anita Brows: A New Player in Nigeria’s Beauty Market
- T.I Nathan SS25 Lookbook: A Contemporary Ode to Elegance and Edge
YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy