Tag: NAFDAC

Nigeria Customs, Security Agencies Destroy Expired, Illicit Drugs in Lagos

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), in collaboration with the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) and other regulatory agencies, has intensified efforts to rid the country of expired and illicit drugs through a large-scale destruction exercise.   The exercise took place on Friday, March 22, 2025, at a dumpsite in Epe, Lagos, where Assistant Comptroller of Customs Oluwaseun Oguntuase, representing the NCS, highlighted the dangers of expired drugs and the crucial role of enforcement in seizing them.   “Many of these drugs are expired, and expired drugs must not…

PTML Command aims One-Hour Cargo Clearance, secures NAFDAC nod for Pharmaceuticals

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Port Terminal Multiservices Limited (PTML) Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has set an ambitious target of achieving one-hour clearance for Roll-on Roll-off (RoRo) cargo, surpassing its current two-hour record.   This was disclosed by the Customs Area Controller (CAC), Comptroller Tenny Mankini Daniya, during the International Customs Day celebration in Lagos. He stressed that compliance from importers and agents through accurate declarations, prompt duty payments, and readiness for cargo exit would be key to achieving this goal.   In a significant development, Comptroller Daniya announced that the…

NAFDAC approves University’s herbal medicine for diabetes

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The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has certified the use of GLUCOZIL for the treatment of diabetes mellitus. NAFDAC made this known in a statement by its Head of Corporate Communication, Mike Aladenika, on Thursday. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that GLUCOZIL, a herbal drug, is produced by Edo State Government-owned Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma. The statement was made available to the NAN on Thursday in Benin. It said: “Its bid to reclaim its enviable position among the comity of institutions, grounded in research and…

NAFDAC gets acting DG,as Prof Adeyeye exits

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Following the expiration of her tenure as the Director General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), Prof Moji Adeyeye has exited the office and an acting head has been appointed for the organisation. In a leaked internal memo signed by the agency’s Director of Human Resources Management, Oboli A.U, and dated 17 November, directors of various units and departments were notified of the appointment of Monica Eimunjeze as the acting director-general.. The memo, with reference number NAFDAC/ADM/SM/075, has as its subject: “Appointment of Acting…

NAFDAC partners NYSC on healthy living for Nigerians

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The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), has appealed for support from the National Youth Service Corps for the promotion of healthy living among Nigerians.   The Director General of NAFDAC, Prof (Mrs) Moji Adeyeye stated this today in Abuja during the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between NAFDAC and NYSC.   Adeyeye said that Corps Members’ presence in all the 774 Local Government Areas of the country would be a good driver of the initiative as they would serve as change agents to sensitize…

NAFDAC Seeks Corps Members’ Support To Fight Drug Abuse

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National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control NAFDAC has sought for Corps Members’ support to fight drug abuse in the country especially at the grassroots. It said plans were in top gear to maximise their skills to stem the tide of sub-standard medicines and foods. NAFDAC Director-General, Prof. (Mrs) Mojisola Adedeye stated this today while on a courtesy visit to NYSC Director-General, Brigadier General Shuaibu Ibrahim in his office. She commended the invaluable contributions of Corps Members to NAFDAC activities but added that there was need for more…