National News
NAFDAC halts Artemether/Lumefantrine registration
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has halted the registration of Multi-Dose Anti-Malarial (Artemether/Lumefantrine) dry powder for oral suspension.
The announcement was made in a public alert No. 01/2025, released on the agency’s website yesterday.
NAFDAC explained that the decision was made due to the instability of the reconstituted formulations, which could lead to a loss of efficacy over time.
According NAFDAC, the suspension applies to all locally manufactured and imported Multi-Dose Artemether/Lumefantrine dry powder for oral use.
“NAFDAC will no longer accept new applications, renewals, or variations for this product.”
According to the Agency, stability studies revealed that reconstituted Artemether/Lumefantrine oral suspension becomes unstable after mixing, leading to a loss
Ifeoma Nwovu
NiMet workers suspend strike as FG intervenes
Kaduna State University ASUU resumes Indefinite Strike over unresolved issues
Navy apprehends six suspected Oil thieves in Niger Delta
Onne customs seizes 225mg of Tramadol, 844 Rifles, 112,500 Rounds of Ammo in 2024
FG commends Ghana for rescuing 219 trafficked Nigerians
2027 is a done deal for APC, says Ganduje as more defections hit opposition parties
Nigeria, Israel strengthen Military Cooperation as new Defence agreement looms
More Nigerians will get poorer by 2027 – World Bank
NEC approves $90bn Agribusiness, Livestock, Textile strategy to boost Economy
Wike’s governor claim rekindles FCT statehood push
Nigeria safe for investment, Edun tells Global Investors at IMF/World Bank Forum
NUJ FCT to honour Moji Danisa as Trailblazer in Tabloid Journalism
NUJ condemns rising killings, demands urgent action from political, security leaders
NAHCON, States fix May 9 for 2025 Hajj inaugural flight
FCT rolls out free holiday vocational training for women, youth
Wike fumes over exclusion of Julius Berger in Abuja Conference Centre contract
Benue Judiciary Workers suspend strike after four Months
ECOWAS Council of Ministers meets in Accra over withdrawal of Niger, Mali, Burkina Faso
IPAC demands urgent passage of Bill for 74 reserved seats for Women in National Assembly
FCT Police deny link between Sexual Assault Victim and President Tinubu’s Family
-
National News15 hours agoNigeria safe for investment, Edun tells Global Investors at IMF/World Bank Forum
-
FCT News1 day agoNUJ FCT to honour Moji Danisa as Trailblazer in Tabloid Journalism
-
Journalism / Human Right2 days ago
NUJ condemns rising killings, demands urgent action from political, security leaders
-
News2 days agoNAHCON, States fix May 9 for 2025 Hajj inaugural flight
-
FCT News1 day agoFCT rolls out free holiday vocational training for women, youth
-
News15 hours agoWike fumes over exclusion of Julius Berger in Abuja Conference Centre contract
-
News2 days agoBenue Judiciary Workers suspend strike after four Months
-
World News15 hours agoECOWAS Council of Ministers meets in Accra over withdrawal of Niger, Mali, Burkina Faso