Press Release
Nafdac DG warns Nigerians on dangers of ripening fruit with calcium carbide
PRESS RELEASE The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has noticed the dangerous practice of sale and consumption of fruits artificially ripened with calcium carbide. As part of our mandate, the Agency is on high alert to respond quickly to any practice or process that will jeopardize the health of the […]
Nafdac news worthy report on adulteration
NATIONAL AGENCY FOR FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION AND CONTROL CROSS RIVER STATE OFFICE, FEDERAL SECRETARIAT COMPLEX, MURTALA MOHAMMED HIGHWAY, CALABAR; Email: cross-river@nafdac.gov.ng NEWS WORTHY REPORT INVESTIGATIVE INSPECTION REPORT ON REPORTED CASE OF ADULTERATION OF GUINNESS PRODUCTS BRANDS BACKGROUND: A representative of Spyglass Security Ltd, a third party that provides investigative and brand protection for […]
NAFDAC DG, Prof. Moji Adeyeye marks drug abuse awareness
DRUG ABUSE AWARENESS DAY JUNE 26, 2018 Today is drug abuse awareness day. It is a day of reflection because of the epidemic of drug abuse facing us today as a nation, especially among our youths. In December 2017, I joined the Senate Roundtable Conference on “Substance Abuse Epidemic In Nigeria”, in Kano. Since […]
Press Conference
The DG of NAPTIP, Dame Julie Okah-Donli, today held a press conference during which she addressed a number of new developments. According to the DG,It has come to the knowledge of the Agency that some dishonest persons and network of human traffickers have concluded plans to use the forthcoming World Cup tournament tagged “Russia 2018” […]
Witness to sanctity of life on May 22, Catholics told
Catholics throughout the country have been called upon to witness to the sanctity of life by actively participating in the May 22, Rosary/Prayer procession protest march in all the Archdioceses and dioceses of the country, as directed by the Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria (CBCN). This admonition was given by the Secretary General of the […]
Synergos aims to integrate agriculture, technology in Nigeria – Country Rep.
Synergos aims to integrate agriculture, technology in Nigeria – Country Rep. Synergos Nigeria, an agriculture transformation support group, says it aims to integrate agriculture and technology in Nigeria, in collaboration with the Civil Innovation Lab. The Country Representative of Synergos, Mr Adewale Ajadi, said this in Abuja at the Hackthon Marathon, organised by Synergos Nigeria […]
2 NGOs to establish agriculture information centres
2 NGOs to establish agriculture information centres for farmers in 3 states Nigeria, an agriculture transformation supporting group, says it will soon establish an agriculture information centre for farmers in Benue, Kogi and Kaduna in collaboration with the Civil Innovation Lab, a co-NGO. The Country Director of Synergos, Mr Adewale Ajadi, made the disclosure at […]
VPF urges nationwide internet literacy campaign to boost economy
VPF urges nationwide internet literacy campaign to boost economy Internet By Biola Lawal Abuja, May 2, 2018(NAN) Ventures Platform Foundation (VPF) has called for intensive nationwide internet literacy campaign to help Nigerians tap the huge economic potentials of internet. Mimshach Obioha,, VPF Programme Director, who made the call while answering questions from newsmen in […]
Celebration of a Life of Struggle, Sacrifice and Service to Humanity- Adieu, Comrade Winnie Madikizela Mandela
The world woke up on Monday, April 2, 2018 to the news of the passing of one of Africa’s greatest freedom icons and heroine of democratic emancipation – Comrade Winnie Madikizela Mandela. The demise of Winnie Madikizela Mandela brings to a sad but glorious end to another chapter of the anti-apartheid struggle. The outpour of […]
PTDF Gradaution Ceremony
PTDF graduates another set of its trained welders on Post Training Attachment in the three major refineries in Nigeria. Twenty (20) set to receive their certificates at a close out ceremony tomorrow April 17th, 2018 at the Warri Refinery. Twenty-five (25) such trainees graduated from the Kaduna Refinery in February this year.