Copyright Infringement in Nigeria Archives

Nigerian Copyright Commission v. Engineer Christopher E. Edolo

Nigerian Copyright Commission v. Engineer Christopher E. Edolo Case Information Field Details Citation NIPJD/FHC/2003/89C/2003 Case Name Nigeria Copyright Commission v. Engineer Christopher E. Edolo Court Federal High Court of Nigeria Judicial Division Kaduna Judicial Division [Read More]

Nigerian Copyright Commission v. Vitalis Ikukuoha

Nigerian Copyright Commission v. Vitalis Ikukuoha Case Information Details NIPJD Citation NIPJD/FHC/MG/2006/001 Case Name Nigerian Copyright Commission v. Vitalis Ikukuoha Short Title N.C.C. v. Vitalis Ikukuoha Court Federal High Court of Nigeria Judicial Division Maiduguri [Read More]

Copyright Act Nigeria

Status: Repealed The Copyright Act, Cap. C28, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria 2004, has been repealed and replaced by the Copyright Act, 2022 (Act No. 8 of 2023). This page is retained for historical [Read More]

COPYRIGHT ACT, 2022

COPYRIGHT ACT, 2022 ARRANGEMENT OF SECTIONS Section: COPYRIGHT ACT, 2022 ACT No. 8 AN ACT TO REPEAL THE COPYRIGHT ACT, CAP C28, LAWS OF THE FEDERATION OF NIGERIA, 2004 AND ENACT THE COPYRIGHT ACT 2022 [Read More]

Copyright Act Nigeria

Status: Repealed The Copyright Act, Cap. C28, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria 2004, has been repealed and replaced by the Copyright Act, 2022 (Act No. 8 of 2023). This page is retained for historical [Read More]

Nigeria: Court Dismisses Copyright Claims Against Sinach Over Way Maker

The Federal High Court has dismissed a copyright infringement lawsuit filed by music producer Michael Oluwole (Maye) against gospel singer Osinachi Joseph Egbu (Sinach) over ownership of the internationally acclaimed worship song Way Maker. In [Read More]

Michael Oluwole v. Osinachi Joseph Egbu

Michael Oluwole (Maye) v. Osinachi Joseph Egbu (Sinach) In the Federal High Court, Lagos Judicial DivisionJudgement delivered on: July 24, 2026Citation: 69 NIPJD [FHC. 2026] 402/2024Charge No.: FHC/L/CS/402/2024Jurisdiction: Nigeria Judgement delivered by: Honourable Justice Ambrose [Read More]

Nigerian Copyright Commission v. MTN Nigeria Communications Limited & Others

Nigerian Copyright Commission v. MTN Nigeria Communications Limited & Others In the Federal High CourtJudgement delivered on: March 20, 2024Citation: 67 NIPJD [FHC. 2024] 111/2024Charge No.: FHC/ABJ/CR/111/2024Jurisdiction: Nigeria Judicial Officers: BETWEEN Nigerian Copyright Commission— Prosecution [Read More]

Veno Marioghae Mbanefo v. Airtel Network Limited

Veno Marioghae Mbanefo v. Airtel Network Limited In the Federal High Court, Lagos Judicial DivisionJudgement delivered on: January 26, 2026Citation: 69 NIPJD [FHC. 2026] 1822/2022Charge No.: FHC/L/CS/1822/2022Jurisdiction: Nigeria Judgement delivered by: Honourable Justice Ibrahim Ahmad [Read More]

Nigeria: Court Dismisses Sanlam’s Objection in N500 Million Copyright Suit

The Federal High Court in Lagos has dismissed a preliminary objection filed by Sanlam General Insurance Limited in a N500 million copyright infringement case, clearing the way for the matter to proceed to full trial. [Read More]