Int’l Nurses Day: Reps give standing ovation to nurses, frontline health workers, make case for alternative medicine
HoRs Speaker, Femi Gbajabiamila The House of Representatives during at its plenary on Tuesday gave a standing ovation in honour of nurses and other frontline health workers in the…
No approved drug, vaccine for COVID-19 yet in the country – NAFDAC
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) says it has not approved any drug or vaccine for the treatment of COVID-19. The Director General of the…
NCS approves release of rice, other items worth N3.2bn for distribution
The Comptroller-General of Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Col. Hameed Ali (rtd), has approved the release of 46,000 metric tons of rice, 36,495 kegs of vegetables oil and other items valued…
NAFDAC alerts Nigerians on circulation of fake chloroquine 250mg tablets
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) on Monday alerted Nigerians on the circulation of falsified chloroquine phosphate 250mg tablets. In a a statement the Director-General of…
Coronavirus: NAFDAC approves production of Chloroquine for clinical trial
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has approved the production of Chloroquine for clinical trials in the search for a cure for COVID-19. Director-General of…
NAFDAC raises alarm over “inappropriate” use of infant formula, says breast milk remains the appropriate feeding practice
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) says the widespread use of infant formula products will increase child morbidity and mortality in the country. Mr…
NIPRD unveils locally made hand sanitisers, opens up database for manufacturers licensed to produce hand sanitisers in Nigeria
Minister of Health, Osagie Ehanire The Federal Government has locally produced hand sanitisers to curb scarcity and high demand for the product, as Nigerians grapple to maintain good hygiene…
FG approves $20m tech fund for young innovators, to provide N90bn soft loan facility for small scale agric enterprises
VP Yemi Osinbajo In furtherance of the Buhari administration’s drive to support Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), the Bank of Industry has approved a $20M technology fund for…
Be wary in ‘taking that cup of tea’ – NAFDAC warns Nigerians against ‘Mai shayi’
DG NAFDAC, Mojisola Adeyeye The National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has warned Nigerians to be cautious when taking a cup of tea popularly known…
Drug abuse is the root cause of most of our problems including security, it must be tackled – Marwa
Chairman of the Presidential Advisory Committee For The Elimination Of Drug Abuse, Brig. Gen. Buba Marwa, on Monday, said the country would be finished if drug abuse is not comprehensively…