FG, NDLEA to Introduce Compulsory Drug Tests for Varsity Students

FG, NDLEA to introduce compulsory drug tests for varsity students

The Federal Government, through the Ministry of Education and the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), has unveiled plans to introduce compulsory drug testing for students in tertiary institutions across Nigeria, a move that has sparked backlash from education stakeholders. Announcing the decision in a communiqué dated 30 July, NDLEA’s Director of Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, said the initiative was agreed upon during a meeting be…

FG to Introduce Mandatory Drug Testing in Nigerian Universities

The federal government has announced plans to introduce compulsory drug testing for students in tertiary institutions across Nigeria. According to NDLEA spokesperson Femi Babafemi, the initiative—driven by the Ministry of Education and NDLEA—aims to tackle The post FG to Introduce Mandatory Drug Testing in Nigerian Universities appeared first on Gistlover.

Nigeria to Introduce Mandatory Drug Tests in Universities Over Rising Substance Abuse

ABUJA, Nigeria — The Federal Ministry of Education and the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have announced plans to introduce mandatory drug testing for students in tertiary institutions across Nigeria — a move that has triggered sharp criticism from education stakeholders. In a communique dated Wednesday, July 30, 2025, Femi Babafemi, NDLEA’s Director of Media and Advocacy, confirmed that the proposal followed a meeting between the …

FG to introduce compulsory drug testing for undergraduates

The federal government, through the Ministry of Education and the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), has announced plans to introduce compulsory drug testing for students in tertiary institutions across Nigeria. The decision, aimed at curbing rising substance abuse among undergraduates, was made public in a communiqué released by Femi Babafemi, NDLEA Director of Media and Advocacy, dated July 30. The initiative follows a meeting in Ab…

FG to introduce compulsory drug testing for undergraduates - Newsy People

The federal government, through the Ministry of Education and the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), has announced plans to introduce compulsory drug testing for students in tertiary institutions across Nigeria.    The decision, aimed at curbing rising substance abuse among undergraduates, was made public in a communiqué released by Femi Babafemi, NDLEA Director of Media and Advocacy, dated July 30.   The initiative follows a meeting …

10 Nicknames Nigerians Calls Deadly Drugs on the street

If you walk down any busy street in Nigeria, you’ll hear all kinds of slang, some playful, some sharp, and some carrying heavy truths. One area where slang has become both popular and dangerous is in the way people talk about drugs. Instead of calling them by their real names, many use coded nicknames, sometimes to … The post 10 Nicknames Nigerians Calls Deadly Drugs on the street appeared first on Business Elites Africa.