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ARTICLE · 15 APRIL 2026

Entertainment Law Digest Q1 2026

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Following the plea, the presiding judge ordered that the Defendant be remanded at the Kuje Correctional Centre pending a scheduled ruling on his bail application.

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Nigerian Copyright Commission Arraigns NetNaija CEO for Piracy

On March 4, 2026, the Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC) arraigned Emmanuel Analike, the Chief Executive Officer of the popular digital platform NetNaija, before the Federal High Court in Abuja. According to court filings, the Defendant faces charges related to the unauthorised possession, reproduction, and online distribution of copyrighted films and musical works. Mr. Analike pleaded not guilty to the allegations. Following the plea, the presiding judge ordered that the Defendant be remanded at the Kuje Correctional Centre pending a scheduled ruling on his bail application.

The Prosecution centers on alleged violations of the Copyright Act, specifically Section 44(1)(a) of the Copyright Act, focusing on digital piracy and the unauthorised communication of creative works to the public. The legal proceedings involve the intersection of intellectual property rights and digital platform liability. This development is a

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