Tag: #FoodSafety
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GWAGWALADA RESIDENTS RAISE ALARM OVER CONDITIONS AT ANAGADA SLAUGHTERHOUSE
Residents of Gwagwalada Area Council in the FCT have raised concerns over the unhygienic and deteriorating condition of the Anagada Livestock Market, particularly its slaughterhouse, calling for urgent rehabilitation. Residents said animals were being slaughtered on dirty floors surrounded by waste, while meat was reportedly washed with water from unhygienic sources. Butchers were also observed…
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FOOD SCIENTIST URGES NIGERIANS TO CUT DOWN ON ULTRA-PROCESSED FOODS
A food scientist with the Federal Ministry of Health, Dr Kafayat Adebayo, has urged Nigerians to reduce their consumption of over-processed and ultra-processed foods and drinks to promote better health. Adebayo, the Oyo State Coordinator of Port Health Services, gave the advice during a health talk at the 2026 Quarterly Lecture organised by Criterion, Oyo…
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NAFDAC BEGINS NATIONWIDE CRACKDOWN ON BANNED SACHET ALCOHOL
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has launched a nationwide enforcement exercise to remove alcoholic beverages packaged in sachets and PET bottles below 200ml from circulation, reinforcing the Federal Government’s ban on the products. The agency said coordinated operations are underway across the six geopolitical zones, targeting markets, motor parks,…
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NAFDAC ARRESTS SUSPECTED COUNTERFEIT ALCOHOL PRODUCER IN BENIN
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has arrested a suspected producer of counterfeit alcoholic drinks during an enforcement operation in Benin City, Edo State. The suspect, Daniel Okafor, was apprehended at a facility on Ewah Road, off Ikpoba Slope, where officials allegedly discovered the production of different alcoholic beverage brands.…
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NAFDAC ARRESTS TWO SUSPECTED COUNTERFEIT ALCOHOL PRODUCERS IN LAGOS
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has arrested two suspected producers of counterfeit alcoholic beverages during enforcement operations in Mushin, Lagos. The agency said the raids uncovered illegal production activities, leading to the recovery of large quantities of suspected fake alcoholic drinks, including products branded as premium local and international…
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FG LAUNCHES TECHNICAL WORKING GROUP TO IMPROVE FOOD SAFETY AND AGRICULTURAL EXPORTS
The Federal Government has inaugurated a Technical Working Group (TWG) on Agricultural Produce Residue Standards as part of efforts to strengthen food safety and improve the quality of Nigerian agricultural exports. Speaking in Abuja, the Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Security, Sen. Aliyu Abdullahi, said the initiative is aimed at helping Nigerian agricultural…
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AGROCHEMICAL MISUSE: EXPERTS PUSH FOR STRONGER FARMER EDUCATION
Agriculture experts are calling for stronger awareness campaigns to tackle the misuse of agrochemicals among Nigerian farmers, warning that a major communication gap is fueling the problem. Speaking in Lagos, agriculture communication specialist Ismail Olawale said many smallholder farmers lack access to clear, understandable information on how to safely use these products. According to him,…
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NIGERIA MOVES TO MANDATE GMO LABELLING AMID FOOD TRANSPARENCY DEBATE
Nigeria is stepping into the global debate on food transparency as authorities move to enforce mandatory labelling of genetically modified organisms (GMOs), a policy aimed at helping consumers know exactly what is on their plates. The push, driven by agencies such as the National Biosafety Management Agency (NBMA) and the National Agency for Food and…
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NAFDAC SCORES 40-YEAR JAIL TERM AGAINST FAKE ALCOHOL SELLERS IN LAGOS
Two men have been sentenced to 40 years behind bars for selling fake alcoholic drinks in Lagos, NAFDAC announced on Monday. Nelson Aziakpono and Ikegwuonu Ikechukwu were convicted on eight counts, including manufacturing, distributing, and selling unregistered beverages, as well as misleading packaging. They received five years per count, with an alternative fine of ₦10…
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NAFDAC WARNS SOKOTO TRADERS AGAINST USING CALCIUM CARBIDE TO RIPEN FRUITS
Authorities caution that unsafe ripening methods could harm consumers, especially during Ramadan. The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has warned fruit sellers in Sokoto against using Calcium Carbide to hasten fruit ripening. Coordinator Abdulsalam Lawal said the practice poses serious health risks, including kidney damage, cancer, hypertension, and other severe…
