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Nigerian Commission On Copyright Seals Printing Houses And Seizes Books In Ibadan

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.

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Adams & Adams

Nigeria Data Protection Act, 2023 (NDPA) Restrictions On Automated Data Processing And Artificial Intelligence

The principal Act that regulates and protects the processing of personal data is the Nigeria Data Protection Act 2023.

Nigeria Privacy

Adeola Oyinlade & Co

The Photographer, The Subject, And The Law: Who Owns The Rights To Randomly Captured Images?

In our visually-driven world, the role of photography has never been more significant. As we engage in our daily business, attend events, or even relax with family and friends.

Syntegral Legal Practice

ChatGPT: A Potential Game - Changer In The Legal Profession

ChatGPT is an artificial intelligence chatbot crafted by OpenAI, a non-profit American artificial intelligence research laboratory, which was launched in November 2022 and is powered by generative...

Nigeria Technology

Syntegral Legal Practice

The Beat vs The Law: Copyright Compliance For Disc Jockeys In Nigeria

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Streamsowers & Kohn

Copyright Injunctions In Nigeria: Emergency Remedies And Their Strategic Use In Litigation

Osuntuyi & Tokan-Lawal Law

Nigeria Copyright Commission (NCC) Issues New Copyright (Collective Management) Regulations 2025

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S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

Exploring Copyright Protection In The Nigerian Fashion Industry

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S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

AI And IP Law: What Is The Nigerian Legal Perspective?

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Inventa

REVIEW: Ubom v. GlobalCom (Nig.) Ltd (2025) 6 NWLR (Pt. 1985) 157 @ 183

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Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

Nigeria Celebrates World Music Day

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Adams & Adams

Copyright Comparative Guide

Osuntuyi & Tokan-Lawal Law

Impact Of Streaming Services On Music Copyright Laws

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G ELIAS

How Nigerian Hotels Can Avoid Copyright Lawsuits Over Music & Broadcasts

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Balogun Harold

The New Era Of Taxation In Nigeria: What Businesses And Individuals Should Know About The 2025 Tax Reform Acts

Adeola Oyinlade & Co

Court Of Appeal Affirms Banks' Right To Restrict Accounts Without Court Order

Nigeria Finance

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Duale Ovia & Alex-Adedipe

How The Carbon Credit Market Works In Nigeria: Key Applicable Laws, Policies, And Institutions

Nigeria Environment

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S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

New Online Lending Regulations In Nigeria By FCCPC

Nigeria Consumer

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Balogun Harold

Relying On Evidence Obtained In A Previous Proceeding To Deliver Judgment In A Subsequent Proceeding: A Critique Of The Court's Decision In Mrs. Elizabeth Omowunmi Dada v. Nigerian Electricity Supply Corporation (Nigeria) Limited

Nigeria Litigation

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S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

Nigerian Copyright Commission Confiscates $250 000 Of Pirated Works In Seven Months

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.

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Adams & Adams

Nigerian Copyright Commission And Nigerian Film Industry Join Forces To Fight Digital 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.

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Adams & Adams

Regulatory Update: Designation Of The Nigerian Copyright Commission As A Relevant Organisation Under The Proceeds Of Crime (Recovery And Management) Act 2022

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...

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Tope Adebayo LP

Copyright Protection Of Creatives In Nigeria

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).

Danol Partners

The Impact Of AI On Fashion Design: Intellectual Property Considerations And Challenges In Nigeria.

Nigeria Technology

Compos Mentis Legal Practitioners

Lawsuit Against Jennifer Lopez For Posting Her Pictures: Copyright Lessons For Celebrities, Creatives And The General Public

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Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

Empowering Creators: Analysing Nigeria's Collective Management Regulations 2025

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Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

Copyright In The Age Of Artificial Intelligence (AI): Legal Implications And Emerging Issues

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Alliance Law Firm

Athlete Branding And Commercialization: Image Rights In The Nigerian Sports Industry

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S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

Collective Management Regulation 2025: Analysis Of Salient Provisions Of The Regulation As It Affects Rights Owners And Collective Management Organizations In Nigeria

Adeola Oyinlade & Co

Navigating IP Challenges In An Era Of AI Generated Content

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Famsville Solicitors

Rights Of Nigerian Music Artists | Understanding Nigerian Copyright Law

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The Trusted Advisors

Intellectual Property Commercialization In The Digital Age: Monetizing Intellectual Property Assets

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S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

An Overview Of Collective Management Organisations In Nigeria

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S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

Navigating IP Challenges In An Era Of AI Generated Content

In an era of rapid technological advancement, artificial intelligence (AI) has permeated nearly every aspect of human life, fundamentally altering the way creative works are produced.

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Famsville Solicitors

Rights Of Nigerian Music Artists | Understanding Nigerian Copyright Law

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.

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The Trusted Advisors

Intellectual Property Commercialization In The Digital Age: Monetizing Intellectual Property Assets

The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) defines Intellectual Property (IP) as creations of the mind and encompassing various creative outputs from works of art to inventions, computer programs to trademarks and other commercial signs.

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S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

An Overview Of Collective Management Organisations In Nigeria

1.1 Collective Management Organisations commonly referred to as CMOs are organizations formed by rights owners who may apply to the Commission for approval to operate in respect of any one or more categories of copyright works.

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S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

The Concept And Essential Attributes Of A Book Publishing Agreement

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S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

NCC Grants Licence Renewal To Musical Copyright Society Nigeria

The Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC) has renewed the operational licence of the Musical Copyright Society Nigeria Ltd/Gte (MCSN). In a letter dated 16 January 2025, the NCC confirmed the renewal of MCSN's.

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Adams & Adams

Copyright In Nollywood And Beyond: Lessons From Omoni Oboli's "Love In Every Word"

In today's digital age, where content is king and easily disseminated, copyright has become more crucial than ever, particularly for creators in the entertainment industry.

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Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

The Legality Of Using Publicly Available Information For Training Artificial Intelligence Models

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has reshaped the way humans interact with technology, promoting advancements in natural language processing, image recognition, and decision-making systems.

Nigeria Technology

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S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

Protecting Creative Works In Nigeria: Copyright Laws And Digital Piracy In Nollywood

Technology advancement has significantly accelerated the recognition of creative works in Nigeria. Individuals gifted with creative talents are opportune to utilize various digital platforms to produce and disseminate their works globally.

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S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

Intellectual Property Considerations In Cross Border Business Venture

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G ELIAS

Sustainability In Nigerian Fashion: Legal Implications And Intellectual Property Opportunities

Compos Mentis Legal Practitioners

Updates On Nigerian Copyright Commission's (NCCs) Recent Activities And Other Developments In The Copyright Industry

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S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

Intellectual Property As Collateral- A Review Of The Stma Act

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Tope Adebayo LP

Legal Essentials For Agri-Tech Startups: Regulatory Compliance, Funding Strategies, And Intellectual Property Protection

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SimmonsCooper Partners

Intellectual Property Considerations In M&A Transactions

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G ELIAS

An Artiste Care Package: Understanding The Essential Terms Of A Record Label Contract

Nigeria Media & IT

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Streamsowers & Kohn

Nigeria's Creative Industry: Monetizing Intellectual Property Rights And The Creative Economy Development Fund (CEDF)

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Pavestones Legal

Protecting Intellectual Property In Nigeria's Tech Sector: Navigating Legal Framework And Best Practices

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Famsville Solicitors

Regulatory Update: Federal Executive Council Approves Creative Economy Development Fund And IP Monetization Pilot

Nigeria Strategy

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Stren & Blan Partners

Intellectual Property Rights And Startups: Protecting Innovation And Avoiding Pitfalls

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Lexworth Legal Partners

A Peep Into The Challenges Barring The Growth Of Digital Music In Nigeria

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Stren & Blan Partners

Understanding Breeders' Rights

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G ELIAS

Available Legal Remedies For Intellectual Property Infringement In Nigeria

Adeola Oyinlade & Co

Intellectual Property In The Blue Economy

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G ELIAS

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