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 recent years, the animal feed market in Nigeria has experienced significant growth due to factors like increased livestock production, technological advancement...

It is no doubt that the agricultural landscape in Nigeria holds a lot of attraction for players within the space and even investors, especially now when the country is making conscientious efforts...

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.

Drunk driving as it is popularly known is a very common menace in Nigerian society with prevalent occurrence amongst the younger generation and also commercial drivers.

Nigeria's startup ecosystem is one of the most dynamic in Africa, attracting both local and international investors. However, understanding the regulatory landscape can be challenging, especially for new businesses...

Food product labels and advertisement often make claims on the nutritional content of the items they are created to promote. These claims are carefully designed to accomplish two purposes...

On May 20, 2019, the news hit the airwaves that His Excellency, in company of the Chairman of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, had engagements in Thailand on medicinal cannabis development.

The ensuing uproar in Nigeria, particularly in the corridors of politics, is best left to imagination.

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

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

On the 12th day of September, 2022, the Honourable Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Zainab Shamsuna Ahmed issued the Excise Duty (Non-Alcoholic, Carbonated and Sweetened Beverages)...

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...

The registration of locally made products is slightly different from the registration process for imported goods.

The food and alcohol industry refers to all companies involved in the processing of raw food materials, packaging, and distribution.

Q2 2026 marked a pivotal period for Nigeria's health and pharmaceutical sector, as the government shifted from broad policy statements to concrete implementation measures. What do the new National Malaria Strategic Plan, emergency medical response initiatives, and digital pharmacy regulations mean for healthcare operators, investors, and service providers navigating this evolving regulatory landscape?

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.

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

With the emergence of the Companies and Allied Matters Act, 2020 and the ever-efficient Pharmacy Council of Nigeria, the incorporation of a pharmaceutical company has been simplified...

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