Breaking news and updates from Nigeria's pharmacy profession.
The Federal Government has directed the immediate implementation of new measures to protect health workers across Nigeria, following a ministerial committee's findings that violence, intimidation and harassment against healthcare personnel are recurring challenges in federal tertiary health institutions.
Nigeria has destroyed 207 containers of illicit drugs in a major enforcement operation coordinated by the Office of the National Security Adviser, with regulatory and security agencies describing the exercise as a significant step towards protecting public health and strengthening the country's pharmaceutical supply chain.
NAFDAC has warned Nigerians against the marketing and sale of an unregistered product, Menofix Capsules, following complaints and concerns about potential liver-related adverse effects. The agency says the product has not been evaluated for safety, quality, or efficacy.
NAFDAC has joined an international research consortium awarded a £3.7 million UK grant to develop innovative technologies for detecting substandard and falsified vaccines, a move expected to strengthen vaccine quality surveillance and regulatory decision-making in Nigeria.
Pharma West Africa will return to Lagos from 13–15 April 2027, bringing together pharmaceutical manufacturers, regulators, distributors and healthcare professionals as West Africa's pharmaceutical market continues to attract growing international interest.
The Pharmacy Council of Nigeria (PCN) has sealed 383 pharmaceutical premises across 11 Local Government Areas of Ogun State following a four-day enforcement exercise aimed at strengthening regulatory compliance and protecting public health.
Professor N.M Danjuma delivered a comprehensive, evidence-based presentation detailing how daily dietary choices and specific medicinal plants can actively enhance brain function.
Pharmacy leaders have called for structured nutraceutical education, research, and professional training to equip Nigerian pharmacists for evidence-based practice, as experts highlighted the growing role of nutraceuticals in disease prevention, health promotion, and patient-centered care during ACPN 2026.
The Pharmacy Council of Nigeria (PCN) has disclosed that some of its regulatory provisions are currently under review, with proposed reforms expected to make aspects of enforcement more balanced while maintaining professional standards. The disclosure came in response to concerns raised by community pharmacists during the ACPN Town Hall Meeting at the association's 45th Annual International Scientific Conference.
The Director-General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, has clarified that while the agency evaluates the quality and safety of herbal medicines before registration, manufacturers—not the regulator—are responsible for generating clinical evidence to demonstrate that their products are effective.
NAFDAC has defended its ongoing enforcement of Nigeria's ban on sachet alcohol and alcoholic beverages in containers smaller than 200 ml, warning that manufacturers who continue to violate the regulations risk severe sanctions. The agency says the policy is aimed at protecting children and reducing alcohol-related harm.
NAFDAC says the enforcement of Nigeria's ban on sachet alcohol was not abrupt, noting that manufacturers were granted a six-year transition period following a 2018 agreement involving industry groups and the Federal Ministry of Health.
