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A Review Of The Electronic Pharmacy Regulations 2026

The rapid growth of digital health and telemedicine practice has led to a significant shift in the approach to healthcare. Increasingly, consultations in physical clinics are now conducted online...

Nigeria Healthcare

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Health Ethics and Law Consulting

Regulatory Pulse - March 2026

The Pharmacy Council of Nigeria (PCN) has gazetted the Electronic Pharmacy Regulations 2026, following approval by the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare. Further Insights are provided in our featured publication, “A Review of the Electronic Pharmacy Regulations 2026,” available on our website.

Nigeria Healthcare

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Health Ethics and Law Consulting

Regulatory Pulse - February 2026

The Federal Ministry of Health has clarified that NAFDAC retains exclusive statutory authority to enforce the nationwide restriction on alcoholic beverages packaged in sachets and bottles under 200ml.

Nigeria Healthcare

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Health Ethics and Law Consulting

Structuring Around High Interest Rates: Legal Financing Options For Healthcare Investors

Nigeria's healthcare and pharmaceutical sectors stand at a pivotal moment. An overwhelming demand for quality healthcare services is rising, local drug manufacturing is gaining policy support...

Nigeria Healthcare

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Stren & Blan Partners

IP Enforcement By Customs And NAFDAC: Protecting Intellectual Property Rights In Nigeria

Adeola Oyinlade & Co

Regulatory Pulse - January 2026

Nigeria Healthcare

HE

Health Ethics and Law Consulting

Obtaining A License For Your Products In Nigeria: Frequently Asked Questions

Nigeria Healthcare

uA

Firmus Advisory

Updates On Recent Activities And Other Developments At The National Agency For Food And Drugs Administration & Control (NAFDAC)

Nigeria Healthcare

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S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

Medical Law Digest - Q4 2025

Nigeria Healthcare

Compos Mentis Legal Practitioners

Redrawing The Pharma Business Model: Drug Pricing And Market Access Under Nigeria's NHIA Reform Era

Nigeria Healthcare

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Stren & Blan Partners

Registration Of Imported Products With NAFDAC In Nigeria

Nigeria Healthcare

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Mandel Solicitors

Vital Signs - October 2025

Nigeria Healthcare

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Moroom Africa Legal Consults

A Review Of The Advertising Regulatory Council Of Nigeria's (ARCON) 2023 Vetting Guidelines

Nigeria Media & IT

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Abdu-Salaam Abbas & Co.

The Health And Pharmaceutical Sector Quarterly Round-Up For Q3 2025

Nigeria Healthcare

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Stren & Blan Partners

Efficient Legal Documentation: A Secretary’s Guide To Supporting Legal Practitioners

Nigeria Law Performance

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S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

Who Files Annual Tax Returns In Nigeria Under The 2025 Tax Reforms: The Employer Or The Employee?

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SimmonsCooper Partners

Impact Of Nigeria’s Tax Reform On The Taxation Of The Digital Economy: Key Considerations For Players And Authorities

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KPMG Nigeria

Analysis Of The Presidential Executive Order To Safeguard Federation Oil And Gas Revenues And Provide Regulatory Clarity, 2026

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AELEX

The Electoral Act 2026: Progress, Gaps, And The Legal Landscape For 2027

Nigeria Litigation

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Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

Frequently Asked Questions On Public-Private Partnership In The Health And Pharmaceutical Sector

Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) are becoming an increasingly important mechanism for financing, building, and operating healthcare infrastructure and services in Nigeria.

Nigeria Healthcare

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Stren & Blan Partners

How To Register Herbal And Traditional Medicines In Nigeria; A Comprehensive Guide For Importers And Manufacturers

Herbal products have long served as a trusted source of medicine for many Nigerians, and the growing demand has led to a significant rise in both importation and local production.

Nigeria Healthcare

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Firmus Advisory

How To Register Sanitary Pads, Baby Diapers And Baby Wipes With NAFDAC: Step-By-Step Guide For Importers And Manufacturers

Sanitary pads, baby wipes and diapers are classified as medical devices for registration purposes with the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC).

Nigeria Healthcare

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Firmus Advisory

How To Register Biscuits With NAFDAC: A Step-by-Step Guide For Local And Imported Biscuit Brands

Biscuits are a staple snack in Nigeria, enjoyed across all age groups and sold in virtually every corner of the country. From popular imported brands like McVitie's Digestives, Oreo, and Bisco...

Nigeria Healthcare

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Firmus Advisory

How To Register Imported Or Local Animal Feed In Nigeria

Nigeria Healthcare

uA

Firmus Advisory

Registration Of Software As A Medical Device With NAFDAC: A Comprehensive Guide

Nigeria Healthcare

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Firmus Advisory

Overview Of Product Registration And Other Incidental Matters At The National Agency For Food And Drug Administration And Control (NAFDAC) (Frequently Asked Questions)

Nigeria Healthcare

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Banwo & Ighodalo

Regulatory Compliance In The Food And Healthcare Industry In Nigeria And Kenya

Nigeria Healthcare

Gresyndale Legal

Nigeria's Battle Against Counterfeit Goods Intensifies

Nigeria Healthcare

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Adams & Adams

Nigeria, Regulatory Considerations For Telemedicine

Nigeria Healthcare

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G ELIAS

Vital Signs - February 2025

Nigeria Healthcare

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Moroom Africa Legal Consults

Updates On The Recent Activities And Other Developments In National Agency For Food And Drugs Administration & Control (NAFDAC)

Nigeria Healthcare

SA

S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

NAFDAC Registration In Nigeria: A Step-by-Step Guide To Product Approval

Nigeria Healthcare

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The Trusted Advisors

How To Register An Imported Drug Or Pharmaceutical Product With NAFDAC In Nigeria

Nigeria Healthcare

Adeola Oyinlade & Co

Vital Signs - February 2025

Welcome to the maiden edition of Vital Signs, Famsville's magazine providing essential updates in Nigeria's health and pharmaceutical sectors.

Nigeria Healthcare

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Moroom Africa Legal Consults

Updates On The Recent Activities And Other Developments In National Agency For Food And Drugs Administration & Control (NAFDAC)

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has shut down a warehouse in Kaduna for stocking expired food and cosmetic products worth over N75 million.

Nigeria Healthcare

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S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

NAFDAC Registration In Nigeria: A Step-by-Step Guide To Product Approval

Nigeria's Federal Ministry of Health oversees the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), a federal agency that regulates and controls the production, importation...

Nigeria Healthcare

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The Trusted Advisors

How To Register An Imported Drug Or Pharmaceutical Product With NAFDAC In Nigeria

All pharmaceutical products must be registered with NAFDAC before they can be manufactured, imported, exported, advertised, sold, distributed, or used in Nigeria.

Nigeria Healthcare

Adeola Oyinlade & Co

The Breakdown Of Licenses And Permits Essential For Business Operation In Nigeria

Nigeria Commercial

Adeola Oyinlade & Co

What To Know About Registering A Drug/Pharmaceutical Product With The NAFDAC

Do you have drugs or pharmaceutical products that you want to import or manufacture to sell in Nigeria? Then you need to know that, registering the drug or pharmaceutical product with NAFDAC is an

Nigeria Healthcare

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Firmus Advisory

NAFDAC Labelling Requirements For Processed And Pre-packaged Foods And Beverage (Drinks, Alcohol And Water)

As a manufacturer of any food or related product looking to register with the NAFDAC, you must comply with the NAFDAC labelling requirements before your registration will be completed.

Nigeria Healthcare

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Firmus Advisory

How To Register Imported Food Products With NAFDAC

All imported food products are required to be registered with NAFDAC in Nigeria. This is to ensure that food products are legally recognized and safe for consumption. Registering with NAFDAC improves...

Nigeria Healthcare

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Firmus Advisory

Key Considerations For Investors Vis-a-vis The Updates On The Legal Framework For Drug Approval And Market Entry In Nigeria

The Nigerian health and pharmaceutical sector is confronted with a rising demand for effective and adequate healthcarpharmaceutical pharmaceutical products. However, the path to ensuring that effective...

Nigeria Healthcare

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Stren & Blan Partners

Regulatory Compliance For Startups In Nigeria: A Sectorial Overview

Nigeria Compliance

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The Trusted Advisors

Ensuring Compliance With Packaging And Labelling Regulations: A Guide For Fast-Moving Consumer Goods Manufacturers And Importers

Nigeria Healthcare

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Stren & Blan Partners

Integrating Sustainability Into Nigeria's Pharmaceutical Industry: Best Practices And Innovations For A Greener Future

Nigeria Environment

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Stren & Blan Partners

President Tinubu Signs Executive Order Introducing Zero Tax On Imported Pharmaceutical Products: A New Dawn For Nigeria's Health Sector

Nigeria Healthcare

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Stren & Blan Partners

The Regulatory Requirements For Pharmaceutical Companies In Nigeria

Nigeria Healthcare

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Harlem Solicitors

The Regulatory Requirements For Starting A Pharmaceutical Business In Nigeria

Nigeria Healthcare

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Harlem Solicitors

Requirements For NAFDAC Product Registration In Nigeria

Nigeria Healthcare

Adeola Oyinlade & Co

Driving Under The Influence: Consequences, Legal Implications, And Impacts In Nigeria

Nigeria Transport

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The Trusted Advisors

Access To Foreign Exchange In Nigeria For Imported Goods -Reversal Of Ban

Nigeria Finance

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Pavestones Legal

Protecting Your Brand: Understanding Trademark Dilution And Effective Prevention Strategies.

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AELEX

KPMG Flashnotes - Issue 1

Nigeria Consumer

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KPMG Nigeria

How To Obtain A Food And Alcohol License In Nigeria

Nigeria Healthcare

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The Trusted Advisors

The Excise Duty (Non-Alcoholic, Carbonated And Sweetened Beverages), Regulations 2022: Fundamental Things To Know*

Nigeria Healthcare

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SimmonsCooper Partners

Procedure For Registration Of A Pharmaceutical Company In Nigeria

Nigeria Healthcare

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The Trusted Advisors

Substantiating Nutritional Claims On Food Products: Regulatory Considerations For Labelling And Advertisement

Nigeria Media & IT

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Andersen in Nigeria

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