This article serves the purpose of educating creatives on the
importance of copyright laws in Nigeria. It also provides insight
into the major aspects of copyrights, its protection, and their
implication on creatives.
It is worthy of note that the principal law that governs
copyrights in Nigeria is the Copyright Act LFN 2004, and the
government agency that is responsible for the regulation and
administration of copyright in Nigeria is the Nigerian
Copyright Commission (NCC).
The Copyright Act (the Act) makes provision for the protection,
transfer, infringement, and remedies for the infringement of
copyrights in Nigeria.
It is important to note that not all creative works are eligible
for copyright. Section 1(1) of the Copyright
Act LFN 2004 states that the following listed works qualify
for copyright:
