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Legal Considerations For A Digital Health Service Startup In Nigeria

As Nigeria continues to experience a surge in technology adoption, the digital health sector is fast becoming a viable avenue for improving healthcare access and delivery.

Nigeria Healthcare

Gresyndale Legal

The International Health Regulation (2005) Implementation In Nigeria – September 2025

On 19 September 2025, the amendments to the International Health Regulations (IHR, 2005), approved by the World Health Assembly on 1 June 2024, entered into effect.

Nigeria Healthcare

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Health Ethics and Law Consulting

New Tax Laws And Implications For The Private Healthcare Providers

Healthcare Federation of Nigeria (HFN), in partnership with Health Ethics & Law Consulting and Deloitte, is pleased to invite you to a special webinar themed...

Nigeria Healthcare

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Health Ethics and Law Consulting

IHR Implementation In Nigerian Law - Mapping Of Legal Authorities And Analysis Of Legislation At Federal Level

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control is the National Public Health Institute (NPHI) for Nigeria.

Nigeria Healthcare

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Health Ethics and Law Consulting

The International Health Regulation (2005) Implementation In Nigeria

Nigeria Healthcare

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Health Ethics and Law Consulting

Nigeria's Health Insurance Authority Takes A Big Step Forward On The Quality Improvement Journey

Nigeria Healthcare

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Health Ethics and Law Consulting

Dying At The Hospital Gate: Rethinking Nigeria's Compulsory Duty Of Care In Gunshot Emergencies

Nigeria Healthcare

Syntegral Legal Practice

Vital Signs - October 2025

Nigeria Healthcare

FS

Moroom Africa Legal Consults

Harnessing The Private Sector's Power To Revitalize Primary Healthcare In Nigeria

Nigeria Healthcare

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Health Ethics and Law Consulting

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

SB

Stren & Blan Partners

Regulating Telemedicine In Nigeria's Pharmaceutical Market: Balancing Price Control, Competition, And Accessibility

Nigeria Healthcare

SB

Stren & Blan Partners

Surrogacy As A Pathway To Modern Development In Nigeria: The Necessity Of A Legal Framework

Nigeria Healthcare

SA

S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

Bridging The Gap: Implementing The Tokyo Declaration's Vision To Expand Affordable Reproductive Care In Nigeria

Nigeria Healthcare

Compos Mentis Legal Practitioners

Resolving Erroneous Electronic Transfers Without Court Orders: Examining The Central Bank Of Nigeria Regulation On Instant (Inter-Bank) Electronic Funds Transfer Services

Nigeria Finance

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G ELIAS

How Can Nigeria's Blue Economy Ministry Help Build A $1 Trillion Economy?

Nigeria Transport

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PYE·M Systems

Setting Up An Electric Vehicles (EVS) Business In Nigeria: Key Laws, Policies, Institutions, And Socio-Economic Considerations

Nigeria Environment

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S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

Artificial Intelligence In Hiring: Lessons From Mobley v. Workday For Nigerian Data Protection Compliance

Nigeria Employment

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Babalakin & Co.

Understanding AI Liability: Who's Responsible When Algorithms Err?

Worldwide Technology

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Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

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

Litigating Medical Negligence In Nigeria

There is a popular saying within the medical community that goes, "We care, but God cures."

Nigeria Litigation

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The Trusted Advisors

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

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

Mrs. Okafor, a 52-year-old diabetic patient, was admitted to a private hospital in Lagos for a routine laparoscopic gallbladder removal (a minimal surgical procedure).

Nigeria Litigation

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Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

Negligence By Design: When Poor User Experience/User Interface In Health Technology Causes Harm To Patient, Is There A Case To Answer?

Nigeria Healthcare

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Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

Telemedicine Practice In Nigeria: Navigating Compliance, Data Protection, And Licensing

Nigeria Government

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Pavestones Legal

Behind The Corporate World: Examining Layers Of Professional Negligence In Nigeria's Largest Companies And The Legal Frame Work Governing It

Nigeria Litigation

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Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

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

Nigeria Healthcare

OA

Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

Medical Law Digest – Q2 2025

Nigeria Healthcare

Compos Mentis Legal Practitioners

Privacy Digest - June 2025

Nigeria Privacy

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KPMG Nigeria

Nigeria Healthcare

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Moroom Africa Legal Consults

A Bill To Criminalise Commercial Surrogacy In Nigeria Scales First Reading

Nigeria Government

Compos Mentis Legal Practitioners

IP And The Commercialisation Of Genomic Tech In Nigeria

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Inventa

Medical Law Digest – Q1 2025

Nigeria Healthcare

Compos Mentis Legal Practitioners

Welcome to this edition of Vital Signs, your trusted source for the latest legal, regulatory, and policy updates across Nigeria's life sciences and healthcare sectors.

Nigeria Healthcare

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Moroom Africa Legal Consults

A Bill To Criminalise Commercial Surrogacy In Nigeria Scales First Reading

On May 21, 2025, a significant legislative proposal titled "A Bill for an Act to Protect the Health and Well-being of Women, Particularly in Relation to Surrogacy and for Related Matters" scaled first reading on the floor of the House of Representatives.

Nigeria Government

Compos Mentis Legal Practitioners

IP And The Commercialisation Of Genomic Tech In Nigeria

The intersection of intellectual property (IP) and genomics is reshaping the landscape of healthcare, biotechnology, and business in Nigeria.

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Inventa

Medical Law Digest – Q1 2025

The Nigerian Surrogacy Bill 2024 ("the Bill"), recently scaled its second reading at the House of Representatives. The Bill marks a significant step towards regulating surrogacy arrangements in Nigeria.

Nigeria Healthcare

Compos Mentis Legal Practitioners

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

Nigeria Healthcare

uA

Firmus Advisory

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

Illegible Handwriting By Medical Professionals: A Negligence Concern

Illegible handwriting by medical professionals has been identified as one of the leading causes of medical errors.

Nigeria Healthcare

Compos Mentis Legal Practitioners

Public Private Partnerships In Nigeria

The client is an experienced healthcare operator and investor looking to bid for a private public partnership arrangement with the Lagos State Government to build a 140-bed state-of-the-art-hospital catering to a wide range of medical needs and setting new standards for healthcare delivery in Lagos and valued at N49 billion (the "Lagos Medipark").

Nigeria Government

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Balogun Harold

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

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

How To Obtain A Manufacturing License In Nigeria

Nigeria Commercial

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The Trusted Advisors

Procedure For A Legal Guardianship In Lagos Nigeria

Nigeria Healthcare

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Resolution Law Firm

International Men's Day: Mental Health And Work- Life In The Industry

Nigeria Healthcare

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Tope Adebayo LP

Catalyzing Public Private Partnerships For Sustainable Healthcare Innovation In Nigeria: Legal Framework, Strategies And Opportunities

Nigeria Government

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Stren & Blan Partners

Applicable Laws Impacting Privacy And Data Protection Under Nigerian Law

Nigeria Privacy

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S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

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

Nigeria Healthcare

uA

Firmus Advisory

Essential Licenses And Business Permits To Operate In Nigeria: A Breakdown By Industry

Nigeria Commercial

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The Trusted Advisors

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

Nigeria Healthcare

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Stren & Blan Partners

Medical Negligence And Informed Consent

Nigeria Litigation

Compos Mentis Legal Practitioners

The Relevance Of The Nigeria Data Protection Act, 2023 To Healthcare Facilities In Nigeria

Nigeria Privacy

Compos Mentis Legal Practitioners

The New National Policy On Health Workforce Migration: A Move Towards Managing Health Workforce Migration In Nigeria For A Healthier Future

Nigeria Healthcare

Compos Mentis Legal Practitioners

Regulatory Compliance For Startups In Nigeria: A Sectorial Overview

Nigeria Compliance

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The Trusted Advisors

Lagos State Government Issues Executive Order For The Subscription To Health Insurance Scheme By All Residents And Workers In Lagos State

Nigeria Insurance

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KPMG Nigeria

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