Copyright Act, 2022

Nigeria Coat of Arms

PART III — OWNERSHIP, TRANSFERS AND LICENCES

Definitions for the purposes of sections 31-33.

34.—(1) For the purposes of sections 31-33 of this Act “qualified person” means —

(a) a citizen of Nigeria or an individual habitually resident in Nigeria ; or

(b) a body corporate incorporated under any written law in Nigeria.

(2) “research” shall not include industrial research or research carried out by bodies corporate not owned or controlled by the Government, carrying on any business.

(3) “purposes of teaching, research or scholarship” includes all types of organised educational and instructional activities at any level in educational institutions.particular field.