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  In a major enforcement operation in Lagos, the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has uncovered a warehouse stocked with banned and counterfeit cosmetic products valued at over ₦3 billion. According to preliminary findings released by the agency, the warehouse—located within a densely populated commercial district in Lagos—was being used as a distribution hub for unregistered, expired, and falsified cosmetic products. Officials say the products were packaged to closely resemble well-known international beauty brands, making it difficult for ordinary consumers to detect the difference. NAFDAC enforcement officers, acting on intelligence reports and weeks of surveillance, stormed the facility in a coordinated operation. Inside, they reportedly discovered thousands of cartons containing skin-lightening creams, soaps, serums, body lotions, and other personal care items. Many of the products were either banned due to harmful chemical content or f...

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has officially refuted claims circulating on social media that amoxicillin, a widely used antibiotic, has been banned in Nigeria. The agency described the rumors as “false and misleading,” emphasizing that amoxicillin remains fully approved and legally available for medical use. The misinformation, which spread rapidly on social media platforms, caused confusion among patients and healthcare providers who rely on the antibiotic to treat common bacterial infections. NAFDAC warned that unverified reports about medication bans can create unnecessary panic and disrupt access to essential medicines. In a statement, NAFDAC noted that the claims were entirely unsubstantiated. “Amoxicillin has not been banned or restricted in any form. The drug remains approved for prescription and over-the-counter use where applicable,” the agency said. The regulator also urged Nigerians to always verify information regarding pharmaceut...

Photo Credit: Wikimedia Commons / NAFDAC The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has uncovered an illegal operation involved in the production and distribution of counterfeit cooking oil and alcoholic beverages in Lagos State. According to the agency, the facility was allegedly producing fake versions of popular edible oil brands and reprocessing alcohol for resale to unsuspecting consumers. Officials described the operation as a serious threat to public health, noting that unregulated food and drink products can cause severe health complications. NAFDAC stated that the discovery followed intelligence-led surveillance and enforcement actions carried out by its officers. Several items were reportedly seized during the raid, while investigations are ongoing to identify and apprehend all individuals connected to the operation. The agency has advised Nigerians to remain vigilant, buy consumables only from trusted sources, and report suspicious products to ...