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2026-10-06

Regulatory Watch

AI-synthesized intelligence from CBN, FIRS, CAC, NAFDAC, SON, and NEPZA — so your business stays ahead of regulatory change.

October 6, 2026 7 updates 2 sources
Recent NAFDAC updates focus on stakeholder engagement, training, and enforcement actions, with a notable blacklisting of a UK supplier and new mandatory clinical trial training dates. These changes signal increased regulatory scrutiny and a push for compliance in the pharmaceutical and food sectors, while also highlighting opportunities for export-oriented businesses through NEPC registration. Nigerian SMBs in regulated industries should prioritize compliance and leverage training opportunities to avoid penalties and access new markets.
What's being regulated
Pharmaceuticals Food and Beverages Healthcare Export/Import Agriculture
Latest regulatory changes
NAFDAC and NHREC Announce New Dates for Mandatory Stakeholders Training on Clinical Trial Regulations in Nigeria
NAFDAC
NAFDAC and NHREC have rescheduled mandatory training on clinical trial regulations for stakeholders in Nigeria.
SMBs involved in clinical trials or pharmaceutical research must attend this training to remain compliant and avoid regulatory penalties.
Public Notice on Blacklisting Ayrtons Saunders Ltd, UK
NAFDAC
NAFDAC has blacklisted Ayrtons Saunders Ltd, UK, and its products, warning importers, distributors, and healthcare institutions.
SMBs importing or distributing products from this company must immediately cease and verify their supply chains to avoid confiscation and legal action.
Inauguration Ceremony of the NAFDAC Pharmacist Reserve Group
NAFDAC
NAFDAC inaugurated 600 pharmacists into a voluntary reserve group to enhance regulatory capacity.
This may lead to increased inspections and support for SMBs in pharmaceuticals, emphasizing the need for compliance with good distribution practices.
How to Register Your Fish Farm with NEPC Nigeria: A Complete Export Guide
Other
A guide on registering fish farms with the Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC) for export purposes.
SMBs in aquaculture can explore export opportunities by registering with NEPC, potentially increasing revenue and diversifying markets.
What this means for your business
Increased regulatory scrutiny on imported pharmaceutical and food products.
Mandatory training requirements for clinical trial stakeholders.
Opportunities for export-oriented fish farms through NEPC registration.
NAFDAC's enhanced capacity may lead to more frequent inspections.
Blacklisting of foreign suppliers signals need for due diligence in supply chains.
What to do next
1 Verify supply chains to ensure no products from blacklisted companies are imported or distributed.
2 Register for and attend the mandatory NAFDAC/NHREC clinical trial regulations training.
3 Review and update internal quality management systems to align with NAFDAC requirements.
4 For fish farmers, initiate NEPC registration to access export markets.
5 Stay updated on NAFDAC public notices and circulars to avoid penalties.
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