Despite humongous breakthroughs recorded by the Nigerian entertainment industry, piracy remains one of its greatest challenges, resulting in colossal loss of revenues that run into billions of naira annually. No thanks to advancement in technology. Here, ace Nollywood actor turned producer, director and distributor, Desmond Elliot, opens up on how the scourge has also affected him since he became producer, and also suggests viable ways forward. Read more
December 5, 2014 –Throughout the year, NLIPW has highlighted media reports on actions against piracy, counterfeiting and substandard products in Nigeria, see here and here. Below are highlights from media reports that cover August to […]
The Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC) Wednesday disclosed that a new bill would be drafted next year to tackle digital and on-line piracy in the country. Deputy Director and Head, Public Affairs Department of the commission, […]
August 10, 2016 — According to a report released by the Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC), the officers of the Commission between January and March 2016, carried out 22 surveillance and investigation activities, and 13 strategic anti-piracy […]
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