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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

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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

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

The enforcement of intellectual property (IP) rights in Nigeria increasingly relies on administrative and regulatory mechanisms operating alongside traditional civil remedies.

Adeola Oyinlade & Co

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

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)

Nigeria Healthcare

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S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

The Health And Pharmaceutical Sector Quarterly Insights For Q4 2025

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

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

Nigeria Healthcare

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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

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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

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

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Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

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

Nigeria Healthcare

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Firmus Advisory

Status Update On CBN’s Banking Sector Recapitalization

Nigeria Finance

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Tope Adebayo LP

New CBN Measures On Diaspora Remittances: What They Mean For Market Participants

Nigeria Finance

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Pavestones Legal

2025 Oil Licensing Round: What To Know About The New Bid Portal, Fiscal Terms And Contracting Models

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Aluko & Oyebode

Obtaining A Gambling License In Nigeria: Procedure & Requirements (2026 Guide)

Nigeria Media & IT

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Resolution Law Firm

Medical Negligence And Patient Safety In Nigeria: What The Law Says In 2026

Nigeria Healthcare

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Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

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

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

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

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

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

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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

Bioethics And Vaccine Production In Nigeria

Nigeria Healthcare

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Moroom Africa Legal Consults

The Registration Of Imported Medical Devices

Nigeria Healthcare

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Moroom Africa Legal Consults

Bioethics In Nigeria

Nigeria Healthcare

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Moroom Africa Legal Consults

Site Selection For Life Sciences Companies In Africa

Nigeria Commercial

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KPMG Nigeria

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

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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

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Moroom Africa Legal Consults

Bioethics In Nigeria

The evolution of technology, ongoing research and an unending quest for solutions to health issues brought about the concept of bioethics.

Nigeria Healthcare

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Moroom Africa Legal Consults

Site Selection For Life Sciences Companies In Africa

Building life sciences manufacturing plants in Sub-Saharan Africa is being recognized as decisive factor to strengthen the local healthcare ecosystems.

Nigeria Commercial

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KPMG Nigeria

Procedure For Registration Of A Pharmaceutical Company In Nigeria

Nigeria Healthcare

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The Trusted Advisors

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

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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

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Aluko & Oyebode

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