Norway Council Calls for Stockfish Handler Training
The Norwegian Seafood Council urges NAFDAC to train Nigerian stockfish traders on safe preservation, warning against chemical use like sniper. Experts confirm natural drying process.
The Norwegian Seafood Council urges NAFDAC to train Nigerian stockfish traders on safe preservation, warning against chemical use like sniper. Experts confirm natural drying process.
Two suspects face court in Nasarawa State for possessing banned knockouts and fireworks. Police warn against use of prohibited explosives, especially during festivities. Read more.
Indomie Nigeria clarifies that a NAFDAC safety alert concerns a product recalled in France, not sold in Nigeria. The company assures all locally made noodles are safe. Read the full statement.
Nigerian comedian Carter Efe faces a 4-month Twitch suspension days after becoming Africa's most-followed streamer. Fans rally as speculation grows over the ban's cause. Read the full story.
Imo State Police Command has arrested four suspects in Owerri for unlawful possession of banned fireworks and pyrotechnics. The command warns the public against use or sale of such items. Report suspicious activities.
President Bola Tinubu has called for a peaceful Eyo Festival, urging participants to avoid alcohol and violence. Read his full message and public reactions.
President Bola Tinubu calls for a peaceful Christmas celebration, advising Nigerians to avoid alcohol. He also reaffirms his government's commitment to defeating banditry and terrorism.
Imo State Police have arrested four suspects for unlawful possession of banned fireworks in Owerri. SP Henry Okoye confirms the total ban on such explosives. Read the full details.
Dufil Prima Foods clarifies that the NAFDAC safety alert concerns a product not sold in Nigeria. The company assures consumers that locally made Indomie noodles are safe for consumption.
Thorntina-74, a Ghanaian herbal wellness product, has officially entered Nigeria with full NAFDAC approval. It promises immune support and vitality through accredited agents.
NAFDAC alerts Nigerians to recall of Indomie Vegetable Flavour noodles due to undeclared milk and eggs. Consumers urged to discard product and report sightings.
Explore the seven African nations, including Nigeria and Morocco, that have faced suspensions from the Africa Cup of Nations due to rule violations and political interference.
NECA's DG commends the suspension of the sachet alcohol ban, protecting thousands of jobs and N800bn investment. Read about the policy shift and its economic impact.
Kano State Hisbah Board seized alcoholic beverages from Lagos, arrested the driver. Officials vow to curb alcohol circulation in the state. Read details.
The Federal Government has suspended the proposed ban on sachet alcohol. Enforcement by NAFDAC is halted pending a final policy directive after legislative review. Read the full details.
CAF enforces strict safety rules for AFCON 2025 in Morocco, banning alcohol, cigarettes, weapons, and more from all stadiums. Full list of prohibited items inside.
NAFDAC has sealed a yoghurt and flavoured drink depot in Kaduna over unhygienic operations posing serious contamination risks. The agency vows more enforcement checks.
Governor Umo Eno imposes an indefinite ban on public masquerade displays in Akwa Ibom, citing harassment and attacks on residents. The order takes effect from the state's Christmas festival.
NAFDAC raises alarm over antimicrobial resistance causing 4.7 million deaths globally. Agency urges stronger surveillance and responsible drug use to protect Nigeria's health future.
FOBTOB condemns Nigeria's Senate-approved ban on sachet alcohol, warning of massive job losses and dangerous alternatives. Industry faces N2 trillion investment threat.
FOBTOB warns Nigeria's N2 trillion beverage sector faces collapse from the sachet alcohol ban, threatening 5.5 million jobs. Urges Senate to reconsider.
NAFDAC destroys counterfeit and expired products worth N20 billion in Ibadan to protect public health. Agency vows to continue fight against unsafe goods.
Social media activist VDM responds to filmmaker Onyeka Nwelue's claims about selling iPhones without NAFDAC numbers. Full details of the heated exchange and business revelations.
Filmmaker Onyeka Nwelue exposes social media personality VeryDarkMan for selling fake iPhones after starting as NAFDAC watchdog. Read viral reactions and the full story.
A man was arrested in Parkgate, KZN after stabbing his Zimbabwean friend multiple times during an alcohol-fueled argument about his mother. Read the full details of this violent incident.
Katsina State Hisbah Board has destroyed over 120 cartons of seized alcoholic drinks in Funtua as part of ongoing enforcement against substances prohibited under Islamic law. Read more about the state's moral cleansing campaign.
Nigerian manufacturers demand reversal of sachet alcohol ban, warning of massive job losses and economic damage. MAN argues ban contradicts existing policies.
Civil society group Stand Up Nigeria condemns NAFDAC's ban on sachet alcohol, warning of 500,000 job losses and ₦1.9 trillion economic damage. Read the full details.
Manufacturers Association warns NAFDAC's December 31 ban on sachet and PET bottle alcohol could eliminate 500,000 jobs and N1.9 trillion investments. MAN urges Senate reconsideration.
Carew and Co, Bangladesh's only licensed distillery, reports record $10M profit despite operating in Muslim-majority country. Alcohol sales restricted to permit holders.