CBN is Nigeria’s sole central bank. SEC, NDPC and NAFDAC oversee separate activities, with distinct registration, licensing and compliance requirements.
Approval-in-Principle is typically issued within 3–6 months of a complete application; final licence follows after pre-licensing inspection, bringing the full process to roughly 6–12 months depending on the licence category.
Advisory estimate, not a regulator guarantee. Confirm the current procedure and timing for your application.
The regulator of Nigeria's capital markets. We support fund managers, broker-dealers, and digital asset businesses through SEC registration and ongoing compliance.
Nigeria's data protection authority. We handle data controller/processor registration, compliance audits, and DPCO licensing under the Nigeria Data Protection Act.
National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control
Food, medicines, cosmetics & regulated products
The regulator of food, drugs, cosmetics, medical devices, and chemicals in Nigeria. We manage product registration, facility inspection, and import permits for local manufacturers and importers.
Straightforward registrations are typically completed in 90–120 working days; timelines extend where laboratory testing or overseas GMP inspection is required.
Advisory estimate, not a regulator guarantee. Confirm the current procedure and timing for your application.
