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- 14 Jul 2026
Mbunabo, Nigerian Filmmaker Accuses Ghana TV Stations of Pirating Nollywood Films
Uchenna Mbunabo, Nigerian filmmaker, has raised concerns over the alleged unauthorised broadcast of Nollywood films by some Ghanaian television stations, calling on Ghana’s National Film Authority…
- 23 Aug 2020
NFVCB Blacklists Illegal Film Producers, Distributors
National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB) has blacklisted some illegal film producers and distributors who do not belong to registered professional association in the creative industry. Alhaji…
- 29 Oct 2021
Nollywood Churns Out 375 Movies in Q3 of 2021– NFVCB
National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB) received and censored a total number of 375 movies produced by the Nigerian film industry, popularly known as Nollywood. The Department of Film…
- 7 Apr 2026
FG Unveils Digital Platform to Showcase Nigeria’s Culture, Tourism Destinations
The Federal Government has unveiled a new digital platform, NITOUREY, aimed at showcasing Nigeria’s rich cultural heritage and tourism destinations to global audiences. The initiative, introduced at…
- 20 Nov 2015
Film Producer Commends FAAN on role During Ebola Scourge
Mr. Steve Gukas, a veteran film producer, has commended the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) for measures taken to avert the spread of Ebola Virus at our airports. Gukas was speaking when…
- 5 Jul 2021
PMAN Alleges Secret Repeal, Reenactment of Copyright Act
Performing Musicians’ Employers Association of Nigeria (PMAN) has kicked against the speed and secrecy shrouding the repeal and re-enactment of the Copyright Act 2004. Pretty Okafor, president, PMAN…
- 4 Sept 2020
Lagos Defies Court Order, Slams 5% Tax on Netflix, Iroko TV, Others
Lagos State Film and Video Censors Board (LSFVB), the LSFVCB has written letters to several platforms, including Netflix and Iroko TV demanding the payment of five per cent tax. This is despite a…
- 14 Apr 2014
BPE Oils NTA, FRCN, Others for Commercialization
Bureau of Public Enterprises (BPE), charged with the overall responsibility of implementing the council's policies on privatization and commercialization, has confirmed it has begun a process of…
- 16 Oct 2017
Film Producer Drags Multichoice to Court over Unlawful Airing of Yoruba Movie
Mr. Lateef Onida, a film Producer, and his company LAT -Larry Film Company whose film ‘Aroni Rogun Matidi’ was allegedly infringed by Multichoice Nigeria Limited has slammed N25 million suit on the…
- 20 Oct 2008
Committee on Digitization Goes to Work
Federal government has inaugurated a 25-man advisory committee to ensure the smooth transition of the transition from analogue to digital broadcasting. The committee is headed by Engr. Isaac Wakombo,…
- 20 Apr 2010
Welcome to Lagos: TV Series Explores Daily Life of Lagos
It is initially hard to see why Lagos has been called the "megacity of the future", with the potential to become the "Singapore of Africa". There's plenty to think about if the…
- 1 Nov 2018
Mba, Others Donate Books to MultiChoice Talent Factory Library
Mr. Emeka Mba, Immediate past Director-General of the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) and other public spirited individuals have donated hundreds of books to the library of the newly launched…
- 6 Oct 2008
CFC Hosts Conference on Future of Development Film in Africa
Communicating for Change (CFC) is hosting a conference on the Future of Development Film in Africa, in partnership with the World Intellectual Property Organization (Wipo) in Geneva, the Nigerian…
- 13 Sept 2024
GOCOP Partners NCDMB, EMADEB, Dangote, NCAA, Setraco, UBA, NCC, Others for 2024 Conference
Partners for the eighth annual conference of the Guild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP) have begun to emerge with the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), Emadeb Group and…
- 20 Dec 2019
Femi Odugbemi Returns As AMVCA Head Judge
Africa Magic, the leading provider of entertainment for Africa by Africans and organisers of the Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards, has announced the return of Femi Odugbemi to the position of Head…
- 21 Jan 2020
FAAN, NCC Partner to Combat Copyright Piracy
Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) and Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC) have committed to the development and implementation of a national anti-piracy strategy to address the sale of…
- 3 Jul 2019
NCC, NTA Partner for Enhanced Copyright Protection in Broadcast Industry
The Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC) and Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) have reached a commitment to launch an intensive copyright awareness and enforcement campaign to engender a…
- 5 Feb 2020
FG Seeks $500m Loan to Digitize NTA Stations, Others
Lai Mohammed, minister of Information and Culture, has said that the ministry has applied for $500 million loan to enable it to actualise the digitalisation of Nigerian Television Authority (NTA)…
- 13 Nov 2008
CFC’s Nollywood Conference on Best Practices Garners Support
Sandra Obiago, ED, Communicating for Change (CFC) has disclosed that the Nollywood Conference hosted by CFC, the UN and the World Intellectual Property Organization (Wipo); witnessed wide support…
- 25 Jul 2023
Copyright Owners Urged to Take Advantage of the Commission’s e-Registration System
Authors and other copyright owners have been advised to take advantage of the Commission’s e-Registration platform as a step to further protect their works. Mrs. Susan Bashorun, the Director, NCC…
- 31 Jan 2020
US Department of Justice, NCC Clinch Merit Awards on International Customs Day
As Nigeria joined the world in marking the International Customs Day, on 26 January 2020, the Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC) has been honoured with a Merit Award by the World Customs…
- 16 Aug 2019
Nigerian, South African Changemakers Share Secrets of Success
Choreographer and actor, Seyi Oluyole, will be sharing her perspective on how to inspire African children to succeed in the latest episode of the popular television magazine, CNN African Voices…
- 15 Jun 2017
Poll Ranks Adesina 3rd Most Reputable Person on Earth
Akinwumi Adesina, president of the African Development Bank (AfDB), has been rated third most reputable personality in the world on the 2017 Most Reputable People on Earth list released by South…
- 17 Jul 2012
“Innovation Key to Nigeria’s Economic Development”
Engr. M. B. Shehu, President, Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE) has said Nigerian organizations can create competitive advantage by discovering new and better ways to compete and bring their…
- 22 Sept 2008
Africast 2008 to Focus on Digitisation - Bolarinwa
Africast Conference and Exhibition, the much awaited biennial affair will be holding at the Abuja Sheraton Hotels and Towers between 21st and 23rd October, 2008 and is themed: Digitisation and the…
- 18 Nov 2024
DRIF25: PIN Announces Call for Session Proposals
Stakeholders in the digital rights and inclusion space now have an opportunity to advocate for the same and shape policy development in the Global South. This follows today’s call for session…
- 16 Apr 2015
Principal Photography Begins on SHIJUWOMI
Filming on SHIJUWOMI, a post colonial cinematic adaptation of Rasheed Gbadamosi’s book, Behold My Redeemer has began, under the stylish direction of Niji Akanni (Aramotu, Heroes and Zeroes), an award…
- 20 Dec 2017
FG says Digital TV will Generate N100bn for Nollywood
Alhaji Lai Mohammed, Minister of Information and Culture, says that Digital Television will generate N100bn annually for Nollywood through FreeTV distribution network. The minister made this known on…
- 14 Jun 2015
LASRAB, IIM-Africa, Others Seek End to Intellectual Property Theft
The Lagos State Records and Archives Bureau (LASRAB) on 2015 International Archives Day convened a stakeholder meeting to chat way forward to confront copyright issues in Nigeria as it relate to the…
- 2 Feb 2018
StarTimes Invests $220m in Nigeria in 9 years
Startimes, Pay television company, said it has invested over $220 million in Nigeria, over the last nine years to boost entertainment and enrich the country’s television experience. Speaking at the…