The journey of a life sciences invention from laboratory discovery to global commercialization is fraught with both opportunities and risks.

Q4 2025 marks an important period for Nigeria's health and pharmaceutical sector. It is no longer just about introducing new reforms, but about strengthening what has already been put in place...

The National Agency for Food, Drugs, Administration and Control (NAFDAC) recently unveiled a Mobile Anti-Counterfeit System (MAS).

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

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.

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).

The Federal Government has launched the National Guidelines for Public Procurement of Food and Related Services, positioning government procurement as a public-health intervention to promote healthier diets, improved nutrition and prevention of non-communicable diseases. The Guidelines are intended to influence food served and purchased across public institutions, including hospitals, schools and government establishments

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

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...

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.

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) is the key body in Nigeria regulating the registration of drugs, medical devices, food supplements, and cosmetic products.

A pre-requisite for the importation, marketing, distribution and sales of foods, drugs, chemicals, cosmetics and medical devices manufactured or produced abroad is registration with the National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC) in Nigeria.

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

This would then be auto-verified and accepted by the e-Form ‘M' platform.

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

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...

The registration of imported medical devices is vital in ensuring the quality, safety, and efficacy of healthcare products available in Nigeria.

"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

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