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A Centre of Excellence in research and development of phytomedicines, pharmaceutical and biological products, drugs and diagnostics towards improving the health and well-being of mankind. To build a centre of excellence for research and development of phytomedicines, pharmaceuticals and biological products, drugs and diagnostics towards improving the health and well being of Nigerians and for the service of humankind.

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24/07/2025

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ROBUST ENGAGEMENT WITH THE ACADEMIA - VC of Nasarawa State University, Keffi visits DG NIPRDFrom contextualizing researc...
22/07/2025

ROBUST ENGAGEMENT WITH THE ACADEMIA - VC of Nasarawa State University, Keffi visits DG NIPRD

From contextualizing research and innovation to strengthening institutional ties, the collaborative visit by Top Management of the Nasarawa State University, Keffi to the National Institute for Pharmaceutical Research and Development (NIPRD) marks a strategic step towards translating plans into actions that aligns with the Presidential Initiatives for Unlocking the healthcare value chain.

09/07/2025

Recently, ARISEtv played host to the Director-General of the National Institute for Pharmaceutical Research and Development (NIPRD), for insights into efforts and critical interventions in the pharma industry and health sector. According to the Director-General, beyond scientific progress, the present administration has demonstrated a deep commitment to local pharmaceutical capacity, regulatory readiness, and health equity.

With NIPRD playing a critical role in aligning global innovations with local needs, the malaria vaccine marks a shift toward a self-reliant, healthier future for Africa.

02/07/2025

Nigeria to Host SPARK Translational Research Bootcamp and Launch SPARK Nigeria Program

Abuja, Nigeria – July 1, 2025 — The Presidential Initiative for Unlocking the Healthcare Value Chain (PVAC) and the National Institute for Pharmaceutical Research and Development (NIPRD) have announced a strategic partnership with SPARK GLOBAL to host the SPARK Translational Research Bootcamp and Conference in Abuja from February 2–6, 2026.

The five-day event will also mark the official launch of the SPARK Nigeria program, a landmark effort to equip African scientists with the skills, networks, and tools needed to translate academic discoveries into practical health solutions. Drawing on the successful Stanford-born SPARK model, the program will deliver hands-on training in translational research to scientists from across African universities and research institutes.

This collaboration aims to foster a self-sustaining innovation ecosystem by:

•⁠ ⁠Training African scientists through an intensive translational research bootcamp
•⁠ ⁠Closing the gap between discovery and application
•⁠ ⁠Building a network of SPARK Africa centers in host institutions
•⁠ ⁠Promoting policies that prioritize science, R&D, and innovation in health

Hear more about the partnership in the following video:

Very fruitful discussion today with the Chinese Embassy in Abujafor a bespoke bilateral cooperation to explore and stren...
19/06/2025

Very fruitful discussion today with the Chinese Embassy in Abuja
for a bespoke bilateral cooperation to explore and strengthen the phytomedicine value chain


Collaborative Visit by Charge d'Affairs, Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia in Abuja to the NIPRD on Commercialization...
13/06/2025

Collaborative Visit by Charge d'Affairs, Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia in Abuja to the NIPRD on Commercialization of Phytomedicine Value Chain.

Robust Collaborative engagement with H.E. The Ambassador, Austrian Embassy in Abuja, on Phytomedicines' Value Chain.
13/06/2025

Robust Collaborative engagement with H.E. The Ambassador, Austrian Embassy in Abuja, on Phytomedicines' Value Chain.

EU/ITC Value Chain Meeting at NIPRD Head Office.Collaborative engagement with Dr. Arnaud Bonnet, Healthcare Financing Co...
29/05/2025

EU/ITC Value Chain Meeting at NIPRD Head Office.

Collaborative engagement with Dr. Arnaud Bonnet, Healthcare Financing Consultant for Manufacturing, International Trade Center (ITC) - Tuesday, May 27, 2025

The National Institute for Pharmaceutical Research and Development (NIPRD), under the visionary leadership of Dr. Obi Ad...
27/05/2025

The National Institute for Pharmaceutical Research and Development (NIPRD), under the visionary leadership of Dr. Obi Adigwe, hosted the Director-General of the National Blood Service Commission, Prof. Saleh Yuguda to a courtesy call on Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at the Institute’s Head Office. The visit provided an opportunity for constructive dialogue on collaborative initiatives to advance pharmaceutical research and strengthen healthcare delivery in Nigeria. NIPRD remains committed to forging strategic partnerships to enhance the nation’s health sector.

NIPRD ANNOUNCES COLLABORATION WITH SPARK GLOBAL TO HOST SPARK TRANSLATIONAL RESEARCH BOOTCAMP AND CONFERENCE TO CATALYSE...
21/05/2025

NIPRD ANNOUNCES COLLABORATION WITH SPARK GLOBAL TO HOST SPARK TRANSLATIONAL RESEARCH BOOTCAMP AND CONFERENCE TO CATALYSE PRESIDENTIAL INITIATIVES AND NATIONAL HEALTH SECTOR REFORMS

In a significant stride towards healthcare innovation and self-reliance across Africa and in many parts of the developing world, the National Institute for Pharmaceutical Research and Development (NIPRD) will collaborate with SPARK GLOBAL to train and educate local African scientists to directly address the health needs of the continent. Leveraging the respective institutional experience and cognate expertise, NIPRD in partnership with SPARK GLOBAL will host the annual SPARK Translational Research Bootcamp and Conference in Abuja, Nigeria on 2nd – 6th February 2026, including the launch of the SPARK Nigeria program.

The bootcamp and conference will bring together scientists from across African universities and research institutes for training and collaboration using the SPARK translational research model, offering opportunities for education, interaction and collaboration to enable and empower local researchers to develop local capacity leveraging translational research principles. Development of a SPARK program in Nigeria will highlight the Government’s current priorities on research and development to build respective value chains in life sciences, pharmaceutical and other relevant contributory sectors for effective healthcare delivery.

The initiative’s goal of developing a local, self-driven discovery and development ecosystem is particularly important in the African setting where health and socioeconomic challenges provide commensurate opportunities for robust collaboration and more impactful interventions.
The SPARK Translational Research Bootcamp and Conference aims to achieve the following objectives;
a. Educating African scientists and researchers through an intensive translational research bootcamp.
b. Working to close gaps between basic scientific discoveries and their practical applications by building research capacity and collaboration in the Continent.
c. Facilitating opportunities for networking and collaboration amongst stakeholders, scientists, and other key facilitators within the innovation cycle.
d. Training SPARK Africa Directors to help establish SPARK centres in host institutions.
e. Leveraging the emergent policies to promote the prioritisation of science, research and development in Africa.

According to Dr. Obi Peter Adigwe, the Director-General of NIPRD, this initiative will enhance R&D and innovation capacity to address prevalent diseases across Africa, whilst also catalysing Pan-African collaboration in the development of socioeconomic objectives embedded in respective value chains. The output, structures, and networks that will emerge will enable a template for more impactful knowledge sharing to aid development of evidence-based interventions that address local challenges.

The Director-General of the National Institute for Pharmaceutical Research and Development, Dr. Obi Adigwe, has been app...
09/05/2025

The Director-General of the National Institute for Pharmaceutical Research and Development, Dr. Obi Adigwe, has been appointed Chairman of the 15-member Ministerial Committee on the Commercialization of Phytomedicines by the Honourable Minister of State for Health & Social Welfare, Dr. Iziaq Salako. Inaugurated on Monday, May 5, 2025, this committee will unite top experts to turn Nigeria’s vast herbal reserves into science-backed, globally competitive products.
Under Dr. Adigwe’s leadership, we’ll:
Leverage traditional knowledge and rigorous research to develop high-quality phytomedicines
Seize a share of the $500 billion global herbal remedies market
Drive innovation, create skilled jobs, and boost local manufacturing

The Week-In-ViewNIPRD’s DG Dr. Obi Adigwe met with the Philippines Ambassador at Philippine Embassy in Abuja, Nigeria to...
07/03/2025

The Week-In-View

NIPRD’s DG Dr. Obi Adigwe met with the Philippines Ambassador at Philippine Embassy in Abuja, Nigeria to explore collaboration in phytomedicine development. Strengthening Nigeria-Philippines ties for healthcare innovation!

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