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A hotel, restaurant, or nightclub just doesn't feel right without some sort of music playing. Music is very integral to set the mood and tone.

While the role of technology transfer in the economic development of Nigeria cannot be downplayed, it is worthy to note that technology transfers in Nigeria can be better maximized with emergence of Nigerian brands pursuant to such transfers rather than merely serving as extensions or local branches for foreign brands.

In 2010, Ubom, a budding artist (Appellant), participated in Globacom's (‘the Respondent') musical talent competition, GLO Naija Sings.

Over the past 50 to 60 years, the laws, and regulations applicable to intellectual property rights (IPRs) and intellectual property (IP) practice in Nigeria...

Behind every product, service, or business, there is an intellectual property component. This is not any different for sport business. By sport businesses, we mean all commercial activities in sports.

In the current global digital economy, businesses enjoy significant competitive advantage from intangible assets such as intellectual property, confidential data and proprietary processes.

On 7 February 2025, the Nigerian Copyright Commission ("NCC") was designated as a Relevant Organisation under the Proceeds of Crime (Recovery and Management) Act, 2022...

1. The Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC) and the National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB) have agreed to strengthen collaboration to address piracy, regulatory infractions, and stakeholder concerns within Nigeria's creative sector.

The House of Representatives has launched an official investigation into alleged irregularities in the administration of copyright matters in Nigeria. The motion, sponsored by Hon. Nkemkanma Kama, representing Ohaozara, Onicha, and Ivo Federal Constituency of Ebonyi State, followed sustained protests by the Copyright Society of Nigeria (COSON) and a broad coalition of musicians, authors, composers, and other copyright owners, alleging that a scheme had been used to divert funds away from rightful copyright owners.

In Nigeria, the entertainment industry is one of the most profitable and glamorous industries that draws a lot of investors such as artists, labels, producers, etc.

Nigeria's music industry has experienced remarkable growth driven by Afrobeats' global rise and digital streaming platforms, but this success has brought significant challenges in music copyright infringement. The unauthorized use of musical compositions and sound recordings has led to legal disputes and financial losses, creating an urgent need for stronger intellectual property rights enforcement. How can Nigeria balance protecting creators' rights while preserving public access to creative works under th

The Ministry of Arts, Culture, Tourism, and Creative Economy is transforming the face of Africa's economy and cultural influence. From the rhythms of Afrobeats to the magic of Nollywood...

Many may wonder what link exists between intellectual property and consumer protection to warrant our review of the laws relating to the latter in this series.

On the 26th of October, 2013, I watched the stage play "SARO The Musical". SARO tells the story of four boys that leave their village and go to Lagos in search of good fortune.

Intellectual property (IP) rights are exclusive proprietary rights granted by law to the owners of innovative creations, such as inventions, literary/artistic works...

Since the beginning of time, art and design have been used by cultures worldwide to document histories, practices, and innovations.

Recently, social media has been filled with news over the controversy surrounding the ownership rights of Machala. Machala is a single that was jointly released by Carter Efe and Berri Tiga...

Music plays an essential role in promoting national culture. It holds tremendous export potential that can translate into significant economic growth and help establish complementary international linkages.