NAFDAC TACKLES COUNTERFEIT GOODS
Between July and December 2024, the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) stepped up efforts to combat counterfeit products, seizing and destroying goods worth N120 billion (approximately $80 060 312) across the country. The operation uncovered large-scale counterfeiting operations and targeted a variety of counterfeit items including medicines, food, and drinks, with significant raids in Lagos amongst other cities. While these actions highlight the ongoing threat posed by counterfeiters, NAFDAC aims to improve legal enforcement, push for stronger penalties, and increase public awareness of how to identify fake products.
Nigerian copyright stakeholders unite to strengthen anti-piracy efforts in South-East and South-South regions
The Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC), Nigerian Publishers Association (NPA) and Reproduction Rights Society of Nigeria (REPRONIG) have launched a collaborative initiative to combat piracy and copyr...
October 21 2026
Tanzania Strengthens IP Protection Through Legislative Reforms
Tanzania has introduced significant reforms to its IP regime through the enactment of the Written Laws (Miscellaneous Amendments) Act, 2026 (the “2026 Amendments”), which received Presiden...
October 20 2026
Rwanda Overhauls IP Procedures and Fees: Key Changes Effective 13 October 2026
Rwanda’s new Ministerial Order No. 001/MINICOM/26 came into effect on 13 October 2026, introducing a number of important changes to the country’s intellectual property regime. The Order es...
October 20 2026