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Vital Signs - October 2025

Welcome to this edition of Vital Signs, your trusted source for timely updates on Nigeria's healthcare and life sciences sector.

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

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

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

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)

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

uA

Firmus Advisory

Overview Of Product Registration And Other Incidental Matters At The National Agency For Food And Drug Administration And Control (NAFDAC) (Frequently Asked Questions)

Nigeria Healthcare

BI

Banwo & Ighodalo

Protecting Indigenous Knowledge And Traditional Medicine Under Intellectual Property Law In Nigeria

Compos Mentis Legal Practitioners

Nigeria's Battle Against Counterfeit Goods Intensifies

Nigeria Healthcare

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Adams & Adams

How To Register An Imported Drug Or Pharmaceutical Product With NAFDAC 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

HS

Harlem Solicitors

How To Obtain An E-Visa To Nigeria – New Guidelines Effective 2025

Nigeria Immigration

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Firmus Advisory

Legal Implications Of Ransomware In Nigeria: Legal Risks, Regulatory Duties And Cybersecurity Compliance

Nigeria Technology

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Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

Coming Full Stream Of Deregulation And Privatisation Of The Nigerian Midstream And Downstream Petroleum Sectors

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S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

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

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

Nigeria Employment

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Babalakin & Co.

The Regulatory Requirements For Starting A Pharmaceutical Business In Nigeria

A Pharmaceutical business in Nigeria can either operate as a retail pharmacy outlet, a community pharmacy, a hospital pharmacy, or an online pharmacy.

Nigeria Healthcare

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Harlem Solicitors

Requirements For NAFDAC Product Registration In Nigeria

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.

Nigeria Healthcare

Adeola Oyinlade & Co

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

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

Procedure For Registration Of A Pharmaceutical Company In Nigeria

Nigeria Healthcare

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The Trusted Advisors

Growth Of Healthtech In Nigeria – Analysing The Online Pharmaceutical Regulations 2021

Nigeria Healthcare

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AELEX

Manufacture, Sale, And Importation Of Regulated Products In Nigeria: What You Need To Know

Nigeria Healthcare

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Sefton Fross

Overview Of Product Registration And Other Incidental Matters At The National Agency For Food And Drug Administration And Control

Nigeria Healthcare

BI

Banwo & Ighodalo

Importation Of NAFDAC-Regulated Products Into Nigeria Now To Be Processed On The Nigeria Trade Portal With e-Permits & Licenses

Nigeria International

BI

Banwo & Ighodalo

Balancing Access To Experimental Drugs With The Constitutional Right To Life And The Legal Imperative For Strict Enforcement And Compliance With Clinical Trial Laws

Nigeria Healthcare

PA

PUNUKA Attorneys & Solicitors

National Agency For Food, Drugs, Administration And Control (NAFDAC) Unveils New Anti-Counterfeiting Service

Nigeria Healthcare

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Aluko & Oyebode

Importation Of NAFDAC-Regulated Products Into Nigeria Now To Be Processed On The Nigeria Trade Portal With e-Permits & Licenses

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Nigeria International

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Banwo & Ighodalo

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

PA

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

AO

Aluko & Oyebode

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