Nigerian lawmakers in the Senate advance a bill aimed at strengthening the fight against counterfeit medicines. Multiple outlets report that the legislation includes a proposed 15-year prison term for people dealing or hawking fake drugs. The bill is presented as part of broader efforts to curb the circulation of counterfeit pharmaceuticals that can harm patients and disrupt healthcare services. The Senate’s consideration of the measure is framed around public health and consumer protection, with reports noting that counterfeit drugs undermine confidence in legitimate pharmaceutical products and can contribute to preventable deaths and wider damage to healthcare delivery. While the outlets differ slightly in emphasis—one describes the impact on lives and public trust, and another highlights penalties for sellers and hawkers—both describe the same core policy element: criminal punishment of those involved in distributing counterfeit drugs. The reporting indicates the Senate is moving the bill forward through its legislative process, with the proposed jail term serving as the key deterrent.