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MCSN Slams Abuja Hotels with court cases
By Joel Ajayi
The Musical Copyright Society Nigeria (MCSN) has commenced prosecution of both civil and criminal cases against some hotel owners in Abuja who have declined to obtain copyright license for musical works and sound recordings of Nigerian and foreign artistes played in their facilities.
Speaking with the MCSN Abuja Manager, General Licensing, Moses Iorsheer, yesterday in Abuja, he reiterated that MCSN was set up to collectively manage rights in musical works and sound recordings of Nigerian and foreign artistes which has made them (MCSN) Owner, Assignee and Exclusive Licensee of copyright in musical works and sound recording in Nigeria.
Iorsheer said, “we have commenced filling cases against hotels, clubs, lounges, event centers, gardens, supermarkets and other outlets where music is performed in a public place without a license from MCSN. Some of hotels we have sued include NICON Luxury, 1st Forty Hotel, Bolton White Hotel group, Stamford Hotel, BON Hotel Imperial etc. The case with Reiz Hotel is set for judgement in February 2026”. He added that many other civil cases are also being filed presently. In addition, he stated that working with security agencies, MCSN has also activated the criminal investigation of many of these places and criminal charges against their owners and managers will be filed in no distant time. He noted that they are using all available options to enforce their rights as copyright law allows criminal and civil prosecution of copyright offenders to go on at the same time.
He added that “Recall that on the 10th day of July, 2025 in the case filed by Bolton white Hotel against MCSN in suit no. FHC/ABU/CS/1840/2024 delivered by Honourable Justice Emeka Nwite the Court delivered a ruling in favor of MCSN where Bolton white Hotel sought to obtain an interlocutory order restraining MCSN from demanding royalties in the sum of N64.4m from the Hotel and other reliefs.” In that judgment Justice Nwite stated that “I am therefore in agreement with the Learned Council to the Respondent, the present application is incompetent… this Court finds that this application is incompetent and its hereby struct out”.
According to the Manager Licensing Mr. Iorsheer, MCSN is not sleeping on her oars to bring to book any hotel, restaurant, Lounges and Bars, Gardens and other places who uses music works and sound recordings in their business without obtaining the appropriate license or authorization from MCSN.
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NEDC Disowns Circulating MSc Education Support Fund Application
Joel Ajayi
The North East Development Commission (NEDC) has warned the public against a fake and unauthorised message circulating on social media about an alleged Education Support Fund for Master’s degree (MSc) students.
The Commission, in a disclaimer signed by its management on Friday, described the purported programme, including its stated requirements and the alleged submission point at the NEDC office in Polo, Maiduguri, as false and unauthorised.
According to the Commission, it is not currently receiving applications for any MSc Education Support Fund as contained in the circulating message.
NEDC therefore urged prospective applicants and other members of the public to disregard the information and avoid submitting personal documents to individuals or locations claiming to be acting on behalf of the Commission.
It specifically cautioned the public against releasing sensitive documents such as National Identification Number (NIN) slips, admission letters, identity cards and indigene certificates in connection with the purported programme.
The Commission further warned the public to remain vigilant against fraudulent schemes and the unauthorised use of NEDC’s name and identity to deceive unsuspecting applicants.
It advised members of the public seeking information on its programmes, interventions and opportunities to rely only on official NEDC communication channels and verified announcements issued by the Commission
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