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Regulatory Pulse - July 2026

The Federal Government has launched the National Guidelines for Public Procurement of Food and Related Services, positioning government procurement as a public-health intervention to promote healthier diets, improved nutrition and prevention of non-communicable diseases. The Guidelines are intended to influence food served and purchased across public institutions, including hospitals, schools and government establishments

Nigeria Healthcare

HE

Health Ethics and Law Consulting

The Pathogen Access And Benefit Sharing (PABS) Impasse: Recent Negotiations And The Road Ahead

The resumed sixth session of the Intergovernmental Working Group (IGWG) on the WHO Pandemic Agreement, held from 27 April to 1 May 2026, concluded without finalizing the much-anticipated Pathogen Access and Benefit Sharing (PABS) system annex.

Nigeria Healthcare

HE

Health Ethics and Law Consulting

Launching A Digital Health Platform In Nigeria: Key Legal And Regulatory Considerations For Founders

Nigeria's digital health sector is growing rapidly as founders, investors and healthcare providers leverage technology to improve access, efficiency and patient engagement.

Nigeria Healthcare

HE

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

HE

Health Ethics and Law Consulting

Regulatory Pulse - February 2026

Nigeria Healthcare

HE

Health Ethics and Law Consulting

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

Adeola Oyinlade & Co

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

SA

S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

The Health And Pharmaceutical Sector Quarterly Insights For Q4 2025

Nigeria Healthcare

SB

Stren & Blan Partners

Registration Of Imported Products With NAFDAC In Nigeria

Nigeria Healthcare

MS

Mandel Solicitors

Vital Signs - October 2025

Nigeria Healthcare

FS

Moroom Africa Legal Consults

From Lab To Global Market: Navigating Legal Risks And Cross-Border Patent Challenges In Licensing Life Sciences Intellectual Property

Nigeria Healthcare

SB

Stren & Blan Partners

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

Nigeria Healthcare

uA

Firmus Advisory

Beyond The Doctor's Mistake: Investigating The Chain Of Legal Responsibility In Cases Of Medical Negligence Involving Multiple Parties

Nigeria Litigation

OA

Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

AI, Big Data, And The NDPA: Nigeria’s Data Protection Rules Are About To Get Stricter

Nigeria Privacy

OA

Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

The Nigerian Midstream And Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) Establishes 2026 Domestic Base Price And Wholesale Pricing Framework For Natural Gas For The Strategic Sectors

AP

Advocaat Law Practice

The National Identity Management Commission (Establishment) Act, 2026 — Key New Provisions

Nigeria Government

AP

Advocaat Law Practice

The NNPC Gas Master Plan 2026_ What It Means For Operators Investors And Gas Buyers In Nigeria

AP

Advocaat Law Practice

Contactless Payments And The Future Of Retail Finance In Nigeria

Nigeria Technology

TA

Tope Adebayo LP

When Machines Fail: Understanding Liability In AI-Driven Medical Errors Within Nigeria's Healthcare System

In recent years, Artificial Intelligence (AI) has made remarkable inroads into healthcare systems around the world, including Nigeria. From diagnosing illnesses using imaging algorithms...

Nigeria Healthcare

OA

Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

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

Software as a Medical Device (SaMD) is becoming increasingly essential in modern healthcare. A Software as a Medical Device simply refers to any software intended for medical purposes...

Nigeria Healthcare

uA

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)

NAFDAC refers to the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, the government regulatory agency charged with regulating and controlling the manufacture, importation, exportation, distribution...

Nigeria Healthcare

BI

Banwo & Ighodalo

Protecting Indigenous Knowledge And Traditional Medicine Under Intellectual Property Law In Nigeria

Traditional knowledge (TK) is crucial for preserving cultural heritage and practices, especially in Nigeria, where the intersection of culture, law, and modernity complicates the protection of Indigenous knowledge and traditional medicine.

Compos Mentis Legal Practitioners

Nigeria's Battle Against Counterfeit Goods Intensifies

Nigeria Healthcare

AA

Adams & Adams

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

Nigeria Healthcare

Adeola Oyinlade & Co

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

Nigeria Commercial

Adeola Oyinlade & Co

NAFDAC Labelling Requirements For Drugs And Pharmaceutical Products In Nigeria

Nigeria Healthcare

uA

Firmus Advisory

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

Nigeria Healthcare

uA

Firmus Advisory

The Regulatory Requirements For Pharmaceutical Companies In Nigeria

Nigeria Healthcare

HS

Harlem Solicitors

The Regulatory Requirements For Starting A Pharmaceutical Business In Nigeria

Nigeria Healthcare

HS

Harlem Solicitors

Requirements For NAFDAC Product Registration In Nigeria

Nigeria Healthcare

Adeola Oyinlade & Co

Bioethics And Vaccine Production In Nigeria

Nigeria Healthcare

FS

Moroom Africa Legal Consults

The Registration Of Imported Medical Devices

Nigeria Healthcare

FS

Moroom Africa Legal Consults

The Regulatory Requirements For Starting A Pharmaceutical Business In Nigeria

A Pharmaceutical business in Nigeria can either operate as a retail pharmacy outlet, a community pharmacy, a hospital pharmacy, or an online pharmacy.

Nigeria Healthcare

HS

Harlem Solicitors

Requirements For NAFDAC Product Registration In Nigeria

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) is the key body in Nigeria regulating the registration of drugs, medical devices, food supplements, and cosmetic products.

Nigeria Healthcare

Adeola Oyinlade & Co

Bioethics And Vaccine Production In Nigeria

Bioethics plays a crucial role in guiding decision-making processes in healthcare and research. Bioethics is a field that examines the ethical implications of advancements in the life sciences...

Nigeria Healthcare

FS

Moroom Africa Legal Consults

The Registration Of Imported Medical Devices

The registration of imported medical devices is vital in ensuring the quality, safety, and efficacy of healthcare products available in Nigeria.

Nigeria Healthcare

FS

Moroom Africa Legal Consults

Bioethics In Nigeria

Nigeria Healthcare

FS

Moroom Africa Legal Consults

Overview Of Product Registration And Other Incidental Matters At The National Agency For Food And Drug Administration And Control

"Regulated Products" include foods, drugs, cosmetics, medical devices, packaged water, chemicals, detergents.

Nigeria Healthcare

BI

Banwo & Ighodalo

Importation Of NAFDAC-Regulated Products Into Nigeria Now To Be Processed On The Nigeria Trade Portal With e-Permits & Licenses

This would then be auto-verified and accepted by the e-Form ‘M' platform.

Nigeria International

BI

Banwo & Ighodalo

Balancing Access To Experimental Drugs With The Constitutional Right To Life And The Legal Imperative For Strict Enforcement And Compliance With Clinical Trial Laws

Clinical trials are studies of drugs that are still in development or have not yet been approved by the relevant food and drug regulatory agency for the use being studied.

Nigeria Healthcare

PA

PUNUKA Attorneys & Solicitors

National Agency For Food, Drugs, Administration And Control (NAFDAC) Unveils New Anti-Counterfeiting Service

The National Agency for Food, Drugs, Administration and Control (NAFDAC) recently unveiled a Mobile Anti-Counterfeit System (MAS).

Nigeria Healthcare

AO

Aluko & Oyebode

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