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Public Use of Music Without Authorisation Now a Jailable Offence – NCC DG
Joel Ajayi
The Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC) has issued a public advisory, mandating that businesses and organisations using copyrighted content in their operations must obtain the appropriate licences or authorisations in accordance with the Copyright Act, 2022.
In a statement signed by its Director-General, Dr. John Asein, the NCC drew attention to the legal requirement for operators of public and commercial venues—including hotels, guest houses, clubs, lounges, bars, restaurants, malls, supermarkets, shops, event centres, gyms, theatres, cinema halls, banking halls, aircraft, public transport systems, television and radio stations, telecom companies, and digital service providers pto obtain authorisation from copyright owners, typically represented by their Collective Management Organisations (CMOs), before using such content in public.
The Commission emphasised that the newly enacted Copyright Act strengthens the rights of authors, creators, and performers of musical works, sound recordings, and audiovisual content. These rights include exclusive control over the public performance, communication, and dissemination of their works.
“In line with the Federal Government’s policy to ensure adequate returns on creative investments and to grow the creative economy, operators must now secure the appropriate licences for the use of copyrighted content,” the statement noted.
The NCC warned that businesses found in violation of the law risk facing both civil and criminal penalties.
“To remain compliant, operators are urged to obtain the necessary permissions through CMOs accredited by the Commission. These include the Musical Copyright Society Nigeria Ltd/Gte (MCSN) for musical works and sound recordings, and the Audiovisual Rights Society of Nigeria Ltd/Gte (AVRS) for film and audiovisual works.
To enforce compliance, the Commission announced that Copyright Officers will begin conducting routine inspections at venues across the country where copyrighted music or audiovisual content is used.
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Namibian APRM Delegation Visits AUDA-NEPAD Nigeria on Peer Learning Mission
Joel Ajayi
The Ambassador and Chief Executive Officer of the APRM National Secretariat, Namibia, Ambassador Lineekela Mboti, has led a delegation, including officials from the APRM Continental Secretariat, on a visit to the National Coordinator and Chief Executive Officer of AUDA-NEPAD Nigeria, Hon. Jabiru Salisu Abdullahi, in Abuja.
The visit was aimed at gaining deeper insight into the operational structure of the African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM) in Nigeria, its reporting lines, challenges, and the advantages of integrating the AUDA-NEPAD and APRM structures under a unified system.
Welcoming the delegation, Hon. Jabiru Salisu Abdullahi provided an overview of Nigeria’s implementation framework, highlighting the synergy between AUDA-NEPAD and APRM in advancing governance and development outcomes.
He commended the Namibian team’s commitment to institutional learning and assured them of AUDA-NEPAD Nigeria’s readiness to provide the necessary technical support and guidance to strengthen APRM operations in Namibia.
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