NAFDAC sets 18-month deadline for full enforcement of trans-fat regulations in Nigeria

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has announced an 18-month grace period, giving food companies until early 2026 before full enforcement begins on regulations aimed at eliminating industrially produced Trans-Fatty Acids (TFA). This initiative, introduced as a comprehensive strategy and roadmap for TFA regulation, marks a shift from merely having…

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Nigeria announces 23-man squad ahead of crucial 2026 World Cup Qualifiers

Nigeria has named its 23-man squad for the upcoming October 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Lesotho and Benin. Head coach Eric Chelle has given Sevilla striker Akor Adams his first call-up to the national team. Captain William Troost-Ekong leads the squad, with Semi Ajayi, Terem Moffi, Alhassan Yusuf, and Olakunle Olusegun returning after absences…

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NAFDAC destroys N15 billion worth of fake and expired drugs in Ibadan

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) on Thursday destroyed fake, expired, substandard, and falsified drugs and products worth N15 billion in Ibadan, Oyo State. The announcement was made by the agency’s Director-General, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, during the destruction event held in Ibadan, the state capital. Speaking through NAFDAC’s Director of…

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