Copyright Commission Enlightens Artistes on Benefits of Copyright Registration
DIRECTOR, Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC) Port Harcourt Office, Mr. Abdul-Salami Babatunde has called on artistes to take advantage of the Copyright E-registration to safeguard their rights in their creative works. […]
Chief Executive Officer, Musical Copyright Society of Nigeria (MCSN), Mr. Mayo Ayilaran, shares his thoughts on the effect of copyright piracy and the opportunities of the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) Online Anti-piracy Project to the creative sector, with Assistant Information Officer, NCC, Mary Avoswahi Adegbile, shortly after stakeholders interactions kick-starting the WIPO Project to Develop Strategies and Tools to Address Online Copyright Piracy in Nigeria, organized by the NCC and the WIPO in Abuja 13th May 2025.
How would you access the damage caused by copyright piracy to the Nigerian Economy? The damage of copyright piracy is enormous, it is difficult to quantify. It is very, very […]
NCC, Wikimedia Nigeria Discuss Responsible Access to Creative Works in Digital Space
THE Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC) has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting responsible, responsive and sustainable access to creative works in the digital environment, in a manner that balances the interests […]
2025 World Music Day: Copyright Commission Reaffirms Commitment to Protecting Creators’ Rights
THE Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC) has reaffirmed its commitment to safeguarding the rights of music creators and ensuring they receive fair compensation for their creative works. This reaffirmation was made […]
Enhanced Performers’ Rights Will Boost Revenue and Employment for Creative Professionals – DG, NCC
DIRECTOR-GENERAL, Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC) Dr. John Asein, has assured stakeholders in the Nigerian creative industry that properly administered performers’ rights can reinforce revenue stream for creative professionals and serve […]
DG NCC Calls for Proactive Intellectual Property Policy in Nigerian Universities
DIRECTOR-GENERAL, Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC), Dr. John Asein, has called on universities across Nigeria to proactively entrench Intellectual Property (IP) policies and champion ethical copyright practices across academic disciplines. Dr. […]
NCC Calls for Intensified Action Against Online Piracy, Urges Rights Holders to Collaborate
THE Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC) has called for greater collaboration among copyright owners, stakeholders and enforcement agencies to tackle the growing threat of online piracy, which continues to undermine Nigeria’s […]
OAGF Commits to Strengthen Nigeria’s Creative Economy
OFFICE of the Accountant-General of the Federation (OAGF) has expressed its readiness to collaborate with the Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC) to strengthen the country’s creative economy and protect the interests […]
Stakeholders Express Optimism as WIPO Launches Strategic Project to Combat Online Copyright Piracy in Nigeria
KEY players in Nigeria’s creative industry have welcomed the launch of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)’s Strategic Project to develop targeted strategies and tools to combat online copyright piracy […]
NCC Canvasses Inter-agency Collaboration with NDLEA, Nigeria Customs Service and Stakeholders in Yola
THE NCC Yola Office has taken proactive steps to canvass for inter-agency collaboration among critical stakeholders of the Commission in Adamawa State with a visit to the National Drug Law […]
