In response to recent concerns raised by the Nigerian National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), German skincare company Beiersdorf has confirmed that its Nivea Black and White Invisible Roll-on deodorant containing the chemical Lilial™ has not been sold in Nigeria since 2022. The clarification followed a warning from NAFDAC, which urged…
President Bola Tinubu has opted to keep four tax reform bills with the National Assembly, despite the National Economic Council (NEC)’s recommendation to withdraw them for further consultation. Tinubu acknowledged the NEC’s advice, led by Vice President Kashim Shettima and the 36 State Governors, but believes the current legislative process allows for adequate consultation and…
In a decisive step to ensure food safety, the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has shut down a warehouse in Abuja’s Wuse Zone 4, filled with expired and unregistered food items worth about 87.5 million naira. The discovery highlights the agency’s commitment to combating the distribution of unsafe food products,…
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has raised an alarm over the potential dangers associated with a popular deodorant product in Nigeria. The agency issued a public safety warning following the recall of Nivea Black & White Invisible Roll-On Deodorant (50ml), which bears the label “48H Protection in African Climate.”…
The Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Shehu Mohammed, has officially launched the 2024 Ember Months Campaign, aimed at reducing road accidents and curbing reckless driving during the high-travel season at the end of the year. In a press statement signed by the FRSC’s Corps Public Education Officer, Assistant Corps Marshal Olusegun…
In a bid to safeguard public health, the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has flagged an unregistered brand of condoms, known as Foula, as a potential hazard after finding the product being sold illegally in Nigeria. The condoms, with labels in a non-English language, were discovered in the states of…
In a move to strengthen the federal cabinet, the Nigerian Senate has confirmed the appointments of seven ministerial nominees, as recommended by President Bola Tinubu. The confirmation, announced on the Senate’s official X account on Wednesday, aligns with Section 147 of the Nigerian Constitution, which empowers the president to appoint ministers. The newly confirmed ministers…
Juliet Jacob delves into the ongoing NAFDAC strike, analyzing the workers’ grievances, management’s response, and the far-reaching implications for Nigerian businesses and public health, amid fears of compromised food and drug safety and economic instability. NAFDAC Activities Paralyzed The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) was paralyzed by an indefinite…
In a groundbreaking collaboration, the Federal Government of Nigeria and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) have empowered over 311 Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) over the past four years. This partnership has significantly enhanced the agricultural productivity of smallholder farmers, impacting over two million across the country. The initiative, which is…
Amidst Nigeria’s persistent economic challenges, the prices of staple food items have continued to climb sharply, according to the latest report by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). The “Selected Food Price Watch” report for September 2024, published on the NBS website, highlights a substantial increase in the prices of key staples such as rice,…
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