Laws
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 […]
Copyright Infringement in Nigeria
Laws
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Status: Repealed The Copyright Act, Cap. C28, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria 2004, has been repealed and replaced by the Copyright Act, 2022 (Act No. 8 of 2023).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 […]
Intellectual Property News
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 […]
Cases
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 […]
Cases
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 […]
Cases
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 […]
Intellectual Property News
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. […]
Intellectual Property News
Nigeria: Pere Egbi Raises Alarm Over Alleged Unauthorized Streaming of The Silent Intruder on Tubi
Former Big Brother Naija housemate and Nollywood actor Pere Egbi has raised concerns after discovering that his movie, The Silent Intruder, is currently streaming on the Tubi platform without his knowledge or approval. The actor […]
Nigerian Copyright Commission v. Stanley Nwankwo
Nigerian Copyright Commission v. Stanley Nwankwo Court: Federal High CourtJudgement Delivered on: Monday, February 27, 2012Citation: 55 NIPJD [FHC. 2012] ABJ/CR/14/2011Suit No.: FHC/ABJ/CR/14/11Jurisdiction: Nigeria Judgement delivered by: Justice B. B. Aliyu Appearances: Gladys Isaac Ojo with […]