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Regulatory Pulse - January 2026

In January 2026, the President transmitted 24 health sector bills to the National Assembly for legislative consideration, following a coordinated review of existing health laws by the Attorney-General of the Federation and the Minister of Health and Social Welfare.

Nigeria Healthcare

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Health Ethics and Law Consulting

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

NAFDAC stands for the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control.

Nigeria Healthcare

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Firmus Advisory

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

NAFDAC has issued a public advisory following the recall of Indomie Noodles Vegetable Flavour by French authorities due to undeclared milk and egg allergens.

Nigeria Healthcare

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S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

Medical Law Digest - Q4 2025

Stakeholders at the 2025 Disability Rights Advocacy Network Roundtable held recently in Lagos have called for a comprehensive overhaul of the National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD).

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

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

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

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

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

Nigeria Healthcare

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Firmus Advisory

How To Register Imported Or Local Animal Feed In Nigeria

Nigeria Healthcare

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Firmus Advisory

Regulatory Pulse - January 2026

Nigeria Healthcare

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Health Ethics and Law Consulting

EFCC And Tax Enforcement: What Nigerian Companies Need To Know About Tax Investigations By The EFCC

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Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie

10 Key Benefits Of The Nigerian Tax Reform For MSMEs And Individuals

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Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

Top 11 Fundamental Rights Every Nigerian Must Claim In 2026

Nigeria Government

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Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

Firs Imposes 10% Withholding Tax On Interest From Short-Term Instruments

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Stren & Blan Partners

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

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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)

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

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Banwo & Ighodalo

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

The work discusses regulatory compliance in the food and healthcare industries as being critical to ensuring public safety, product quality and consumer protection.

Nigeria Healthcare

Gresyndale Legal

Nigeria's Battle Against Counterfeit Goods Intensifies

The ongoing fight against counterfeit goods in Nigeria has become a pressing issue, with the House of Representatives urging the government...

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

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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

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

Nigeria Commercial

Adeola Oyinlade & Co

Guidelines For Registration Of Medical Devices (Imported And Locally Manufactured) In Nigeria

Nigeria Healthcare

Adeola Oyinlade & Co

Legal Process For Importing Drugs Into Nigeria

Nigeria Healthcare

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The Trusted Advisors

How To Obtain A Manufacturing License In Nigeria

Nigeria Commercial

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The Trusted Advisors

NAFDAC Labelling Requirements For Drugs And Pharmaceutical Products In Nigeria

Nigeria Healthcare

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Firmus Advisory

Guidelines For Registration Of Medical Devices (Imported And Locally Manufactured) In Nigeria

The Application for the registration or renewal of registration of all Medical Devices products required for each single medical device, medical device group

Nigeria Healthcare

Adeola Oyinlade & Co

Legal Process For Importing Drugs Into Nigeria

In recent years, the demand for imported pharmaceutical products in Nigeria has grown significantly, driven by a population of over 200 million people and a rising need for quality...

Nigeria Healthcare

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The Trusted Advisors

How To Obtain A Manufacturing License In Nigeria

Setting up a manufacturing business in Nigeria requires compliance with several regulatory frameworks to ensure quality, safety, and environmental standards. This guide breaks down the steps

Nigeria Commercial

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The Trusted Advisors

NAFDAC Labelling Requirements For Drugs And Pharmaceutical Products In Nigeria

In Nigeria, drugs and pharmaceutical products are subject to stringent labeling requirements, overseen by the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC). Compliance with

Nigeria Healthcare

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Firmus Advisory

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

Nigeria Healthcare

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Firmus Advisory

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

It is no gainsaying that ensuring compliance with packaging and labelling regulations is crucial for Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) 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

The pharmaceutical industry plays an important role in improving health outcomes and extending life expectancy. However, this critical sector is also a significant contributor...

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

On 28th June, 2024, President Bola Tinubu signed an Executive Order introducing zero tariffs, excise duties, and VAT on imported pharmaceuticals to revitalise Nigeria's Health Sector.

Nigeria Healthcare

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Stren & Blan Partners

The Regulatory Requirements For Pharmaceutical Companies 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

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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

Guidelines For The Importation Of Food Supplements Into Nigeria

Nigeria Healthcare

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Marcus-Okoko & Co

An Overview Of The Legal Framework Within The Nigerian Agricultural Landscape

Nigeria Real Estate

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Marcus-Okoko & Co

How To Obtain A Food And Alcohol License In Nigeria

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Resolution Law Firm

Compulsions: Prospects For Mandatory Licensing Of Patents In Nigeria

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LeLaw Barristers & Solicitors

Overview Of NAFDAC Product Registration Process

Nigeria Healthcare

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Resolution Law Firm

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