Nollywood actress Jemima Osunde has raised concerns about the safety of food consumed by Nigerians, according to a report by Tori.ng. The actress's remarks have sparked fresh public discussion over food safety standards in the country. Details of her specific claims or the circumstances surrounding her statement were not provided in the report.

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has revealed an attempt to smuggle unregistered pharmaceutical products into Nigeria using a counterfeit registration number from the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC). Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adeniyi, announced the seizure of N53 billion worth of drugs and expired pharmaceuticals, which were handed over to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) and NAFDAC.

The Nigerian Army has issued a warning to the public regarding fraudulent individuals and criminal groups who are soliciting funds by falsely claiming to represent the Nigerian Army during the Nigerian Army Day Celebration (NADCEL) 2026. This alert aims to protect citizens from potential scams associated with the event, according to Vanguard.

The Director-General of Nigeria's National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), Prof Mojisola Adeyeye, has announced that the agency seized 7,210 fake, substandard and non-compliant regulated products during nationwide surveillance operations carried out between May and July 2026. Adeyeye disclosed the figures at a media briefing in Lagos, according to Tribune Online, which reported the briefing addressed public concern over the circulation of unsafe products.

The Renewable Energy Association of Nigeria (REAN) has enhanced its partnership with the Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) to address the issue of counterfeit and low-quality renewable energy products in Nigeria. This collaboration was announced in a statement from REAN’s Head of Communications, Mr. Oisereime Lloyd-Dietake, in Abuja.

Obi has expressed concerns regarding a warning from the United Nations about a food crisis in Northern Nigeria. He urged both the federal and state governments to make proactive investments in securing agricultural corridors and to support smallholder farmers by providing them with accessible resources.