Nigeria: Food and Drugs Law

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has alerted the public to the distribution of unregistered and suspected counterfeit Colgate toothpaste in Kaduna State. Following a complaint received by the Post-Marketing Surveillance Directorate, NAFDAC officials discovered suspected counterfeit products branded as “Coglaet ActivGel 100g” and “Coglaet Herbal 100g” being sold at a retail outlet.

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...

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.

The third quarter of 2025 was a notable period in Nigeria's health and pharmaceutical trajectory, characterised by a sequence of reforms designed to enhance structural efficiency and restore investor confidence.

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

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.

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

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

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.