NAFDAC Drug Approval Guide: Step-by-Step Regulatory Compliance in Nigeria Nigeria’s NAFDAC Drug Approval Process: Compliance-Ready Blueprint for Pharma Introduction to NAFDAC Regulatory Affairs and Its Importance The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) is Nigeria’s regulatory authority, overseeing pharmaceuticals, biologics, vaccines, food, medical devices, and cosmetics. Established in 1993 under the Ministry of Health, NAFDAC plays a vital role in ensuring that all medicines and health products circulating in Nigeria meet internationally recognized standards of safety, efficacy, and quality. For pharmaceutical companies, NAFDAC approval is the primary gateway to the largest pharmaceutical market in Africa, serving…