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It is, indisputable that intellectual property (IP) rights represent important assets for companies within the innovative ecosystem and often comprises the foundation for market dominance and continued profitability.

On 21 June 2025, the Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC), in collaboration with the Musical Copyright Society of Nigeria (MCSN) and the Deejays Association of Nigeria (DJAN), hosted a vibrant celebration in Abuja...

The Director-General of Nigeria Copyright Commission ("NCC "), announced that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Federal Airports Authority Of Nigeria ("FAAN")...

The Nigeria Copyright Commission, located in Abuja, destroyed pirated works in a public display in the state of Akwa Ibom, assisted by the State Waste Management Board.

The Nigerian Copyright Commission, Nigerian Publishers Association, and Reproduction Rights Society of Nigeria have joined forces to launch a comprehensive initiative targeting piracy and copyright infringement across Nigeria's South-East and South-South regions. With allegations that 70% of published works in Nigeria face infringement, this collaborative programme seeks to protect creators' rights while addressing the significant job losses plaguing the publishing industry.

The Nigerian Senate, on Wednesday, 6th of April, 2022, passed a bill which is intended to holistically review the Nigerian copyright Law and make it an offence to broadcast any digital or online work...

There are currently 6 WIPO External Offices worldwide. The first WIPO External Office in Africa was successfully opened less than a year ago in Algiers, Algeria and preparations for the opening...

Intellectual property (IP) includes valuable tangible or intangible intellectual creations of individuals such as concepts, brands and inventions that give the owners certain exclusive rights.

In Nigeria, copyright registration and protection are governed by the Copyright Act Cap C28 Laws of the Federation of Nigeria 2004 (as amended by the Copyright Act, 2022).

In Nigeria, copyright registration and protection are governed by the Copyright Act Cap C28 Laws of the Federation of Nigeria 2004 (as amended by the Copyright Act, 2022).

Nigeria's music community marked a milestone as the Musical Copyright Society Nigeria Ltd/Gte (MCSN) confirmed the receipt of ₦1.2 billion from the country's newly activated Copyright Levy.

The Nigerian Copyright Commission recently took steps to suspend a number of (dot)ng domains suspected of piracy.

The third quarter of 2025 saw notable developments across Nigeria's intellectual property (IP) and regulatory space.

NIGERIA ratified in 2019 what is considered to be one of the biggest free trade agreements ever, the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA).

In order to have a stake, sell existing products and introduce new products into the Nigerian market, many businesses have created radio commercials, adverts and marketing jingles to attract consumers.

Under Nigerian Copyright Act, original literary, musical and artistic works, cinematography films, sound recordings and broadcast are eligible for copyright.

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.