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 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 Senate of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has raised concerns over the widespread presence of unsafe food and other products across Nigeria. According to NANS Senate President Moses, the sale of suspected counterfeit drugs and adulterated food in markets, by roadside vendors, and through online platforms is particularly worrisome. The student body flagged the issue as a growing threat to public health and consumer safety in the country.

Nigeria's National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC, says it has destroyed counterfeit and substandard products valued at N1.5 trillion and secured 64 convictions, according to Vanguard. The agency reported seizing 137 truckloads of fake goods in Lagos, Onitsha and Aba, placing 47,830 facilities under surveillance, and catching three firms refilling branded 19-litre water bottles. Fake drinks accounted for over half of its court victories, the report said.

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.

Adeniyi Adeyemi Mathew, identified as the 'DG' in a fake agency scandal, has deactivated his social media accounts and websites. At the time of reporting, the website associated with his Facebook profile was also inaccessible, according to Premium Times.