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Nigeria opens 2026 licensing round with 40 oil blocks as output hits 1.82 million barrels a day

Nigeria has launched its 2026 oil licensing round, offering 40 blocks across land, shallow water and deepwater, as crude and condensate output rises to 1.82 million barrels a day.
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“Even a pregnant woman suffers”: Ogun’s Oke Sefu residents beg Gov. Abiodun to fix flooded, pothole-ridden road

Residents of Oke Sefu community in Ibafo, Ogun State, are appealing to the state government to repair a flooded, pothole-ridden access road that has disrupted livelihoods.
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Kano police arrest six over sale of unverified local medicine at ECWA Church

Kano police have arrested six members of the Brother Fall Legacy Foundation for allegedly administering and selling unverified locally made medicine at an ECWA Church in Challawa.
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New HIV Prevention Injection to Arrive in Nigeria This March

KEY POINTS Nigeria will receive its first consignments of Lenacapavir, a twice-yearly HIV prevention...
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NAFDAC Busts Hidden Lagos Warehouse Stocked With N3bn Worth of Fake and Banned Products

KEY POINTS NAFDAC uncovered a hidden Lagos warehouse containing fake and banned goods worth...
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NAFDAC Gains Full Membership in Global Drug Body

NAFDAC has secured full ICH membership, placing Nigeria among top global regulators and strengthening access to high-quality, safe and effective medicines.
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Nigeria Bans Sachet Alcohol and Small Bottles to Curb Abuse

Nigeria bans sachet and small-bottle alcohol. Enforcement begins January 2026 to reduce misuse and protect public health.
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FG Vows Crackdown on Forced Fruit Ripening, Adulterated Oil

FG vows to punish traders using toxic chemicals for forced fruit ripening and adulterated oil as agencies intensify food safety crackdown.
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NAFDAC Warns: Limit Refrigeration of Cooked Foods to Three Days

NAFDAC emphasizes the risks of storing cooked food in refrigerators beyond three days, highlighting the potential for serious health issues.
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Nigeria’s Fake Drug Crisis: How to Protect Yourself

Nigeria is facing a serious problem of fake and substandard drugs, which pose a...
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New NAFDAC Boss, NCDC Chief Appointed by Tinubu

President Bola Tinubu has announced major changes in the leadership of key agencies under...
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Labor Unions Demand NAFDAC Chief’s Suspension Over Alcohol Ban

NLC and TUC lead protests against NAFDAC's alcohol ban, demanding the suspension of its Director General, citing economic damage and favoritism toward multinational corporations.
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Customs and NAFDAC Join Forces, Eradicate Unfit Goods in Landmark Operation

In a major crackdown, the Nigeria Custom Service and NAFDAC collectively demolish illegal contraband worth millions, safeguarding public health and enforcing law in Sokoto.
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NAFDAC Promotes Online Product Registration in Ibadan

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has rolled out...

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Nigeria opens 2026 licensing round with 40 oil blocks as output hits 1.82 million barrels a day

Nigeria has launched its 2026 oil licensing round, offering 40 blocks across land, shallow water and deepwater, as crude and condensate output rises to 1.82 million barrels a day.
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“Even a pregnant woman suffers”: Ogun’s Oke Sefu residents beg Gov. Abiodun to fix flooded, pothole-ridden road

Residents of Oke Sefu community in Ibafo, Ogun State, are appealing to the state government to repair a flooded, pothole-ridden access road that has disrupted livelihoods.
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Dangote refinery cuts off petrol sales to fuel importers over “blending” of Euro-5 product with imported grades

Dangote Petroleum Refinery has stopped selling petrol to marketers who import fuel, accusing them of blending its Euro-5 product with lower-quality imported grades.
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Lionel Messi plays final Argentina match tonight against Benin after 21 years, 207 caps and 125 goals

Lionel Messi will play his final match for Argentina on Tuesday in a friendly against Benin at Buenos Aires' Estadio Monumental, ending a 21-year international career.