The Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC) has been designated a "relevant organization" under the Proceeds of Crime (Recovery and Management) Act, 2022, marking a significant shift in the country's approach to copyright enforcement.

Nigeria's National Drug Law Enforcement Agency and the Nigerian Copyright Commission have formed a strategic partnership to tackle the growing intersection between organised crime, drug trafficking, and intellectual property violations. This collaboration marks a significant shift in recognising copyright piracy as part of broader criminal networks threatening Nigeria's creative economy.

The Nigerian Copyright Commission has raided areas of Ibadan, the capital of Oyo State, in Nigeria, with certain printing houses being sealed and books being seized, in an effort to fight piracy.

At an event in Abuja, the Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC) and representatives from the Nigerian movie industry formed a united front on the issue of digital piracy.

The Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC) has confiscated pirated works worth more than 250 000 USD over a seven-month period, from October 2024 to May 2025.

The Court of Appeal in Lagos has ruled on a significant regulatory dispute between the Copyright Society of Nigeria and the Nigerian Copyright Commission, addressing the enforceability of interim relief when underlying regulatory approvals have lapsed. The judgment clarifies the legal boundaries for collective management organisations operating without valid regulatory status and the Commission's authority to take action in such circumstances.

WIPO, in conjunction with the National Agricultural Seeds Council (NASC), National Plant Variety Protection Office (NPVPO) and Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA)...

During the third edition of the Ministerial Press Briefing Session in Abuja, Dr. Jumoke Oduwole, Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, disclosed a potential restructuring was announced.

Project 1%: WIPO Academy and WIPO Nigeria Office joint effort to bring IP education to Nigerian youth...

In October, the Musical Copyright Society Nigeria Ltd/Gte ("MCSN") and the Broadcast Organization of Nigeria ("BON") signed a Memorandum of Understanding ("MOU")...

From 28 to 30 May 2024, the World Trade Organisation, in collaboration with Nigeria's Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment, hosted a 3-day national workshop...

23 April heralds the celebration of World Book and Copyright Day around the world, a day dedicated to celebrating books and their authors and creating awareness around the copyright that vests in such works.

Dangote Group's order of over 1,000 CNG-powered trucks from China represents a strategic shift in Nigeria's freight sector, driven by the need to reduce diesel dependency and improve logistics efficiency. This large-scale transition to compressed natural gas reflects broader alignment between corporate transport strategies and national energy priorities, while opening new opportunities across vehicle supply chains, conversion infrastructure, and fuel distribution networks.

Nigeria's electric vehicle market is transitioning from fragmented pilots to structured policy implementation, with new frameworks establishing licensing standards, infrastructure requirements, and commercial fleet priorities. Early regulatory positioning and local partnerships will determine which investors and manufacturers secure market access as the country formalises its EV adoption strategy.

Fintech momentum across Africa's second quarter reveals a shift from payments adoption toward consolidation, investment activity, and AI-enabled product innovation.

Emanating from an opposed trade mark opposition, Rwanda's Registry recently handed down a decision, where the Registry was called on to consider if the trade marks BIGG BOSS...

The 50th edition of the Geneva International Exhibition of Inventions took place between 9 and 12 April 2025.

Sierra Leone recently hosted an ARIPO Online Services Sensitisation Workshop to increase awareness and adoption of digital intellectual property services.

Somalia has announced a revision of the official fees for intellectual property matters, effective 1 October 2025. The changes include a reduction in the trade mark filing fee and the introduction...

Individuals, corporations and the economy have all fallen victim to the devastating impact of COVID-19 ("the coronavirus"). However, the recent regulations published by the Minister of Trade