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Copyright Commission, NCC Partner against Online Piracy
The Nigerian Copyright Commission and the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has in Abuja reiterated its commitment to combat online piracy in the creative industry.
Director, Public Affair, Copyright Commission, Ijeoma Egbunike quoted the commission’s Director-General, Dr John Asein, as saying this during a courtesy visit to the Executive Vice-Chairman of NCC, Dr Aminu Maida.
According to Asein, the two commissions renewed their commitment to inter-agency collaboration to stem online piracy and protect the nation’s creative industry from further harm.
Asein commended the leadership of NCC in driving Nigeria’s digital transformation and connectivity agenda.
He noted the Communications commission’s pivotal role in fostering a safe online environment for creativity to flourish in Nigeria.
He, therefore, stressed the need for deeper collaboration between the two agencies in the fight against copyright piracy to enhance the growth of the creative economy.
“Online piracy poses a significant threat and undermines the efforts of authors and investors.
“We, therefore, want to secure our online environment and guarantee Nigeria’s digital future,” he said.
Asein emphasised that the collaboration would address both international and local concerns over rising online piracy.
“The collaboration will help develop and implement appropriate regulatory measures for Internet Service Providers (ISPs) and other intermediaries.
“It will also ensure compliance with the Copyright Act, 2022; and support government policies on growing the creative economy,’’ he said.
He decried the disruptive impact of online piracy on the creative economy, adding that it undermined the efforts of content creators and investors.
Asein observed that the increasing role of ISPs and intermediaries in content dissemination made it imperative to clearly define their obligations under the Copyright Act 2022.
He highlighted the Draft Copyright Enforcement Guidelines for ISPs and Intermediaries, developed by the commission and sought the support of the NCC in operationalising the document.
“Curbing the online piracy again underscores the need for ISPs and other intermediaries to be more proactive and act responsibly as part of the proposed collaboration,” he said.
The copyright commission boss recommended the establishment of an inter-agency task force to tackle online copyright piracy.
He also proposed the creation of a multi-stakeholder forum comprising ISPs, regulators and enforcement agencies to protect copyrights.
He said the effort should also involve the development of a Code of Practice for ISPs with clear obligations and accountability frameworks.
Responding, Maida commended the Copyright Commission for its effort in clamping down on illegal sites and digital platforms to address online infringements.
Maida, represented by the Executive Commissioner, Stakeholder Management, Rimini Makama, welcomed the call for deeper collaboration.
He emphasised on the need for urgent action to check online piracy in the creative industry.
Maida emphasised the need for an early signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the two organisations towards enhancing the collaboration.
He assured Asein that the NCC would review the draft Copyright Enforcement Guidelines for ISPs and Intermediaries for further action.
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Former Big Brother Naija winner, Josephine Otabor, popularly known as Phyna, has claimed that she is still single because Nigerian men are scared of confident and independent women.
Speaking during a recent livestream on Twitch, the reality star claimed that most Nigerian men prefer women they can control when choosing a life partner and avoid independent women.
Phyna explained that expressive women like her are the worst hit because most men judge them by their social media rhetoric and decide to avoid them even before meeting them.
The actress said she is, however, not bothered by the trend, stressing that she can’t change herself to fit into a man’s expectations.
“I am a ten over ten. The thing is just that men are scared of bold and confident women. There are someone women that by mere looking at them you know that you can’t control them. But our Nigerian men like women that they can control.
“They don’t want women who have says or are exposed. So, we that are very loud about how we are, even without they meeting us, they are already scared and forming assumptions. But I really don’t care,” she expressed.
Afrobeats singer Spyro has revealed that 16 years of perseverance and struggle in the music industry finally paid off three years ago, attributing his success to divine intervention.
In a social media post, Spyro shared his testimony, recalling a period of profound struggle and disappointment that preceded his breakthrough.
He explained that it was at this critical juncture that his fortunes changed.
Following his past struggles, the singer now encourages others facing similar challenges, urging them to hold on to their dreams and never give up.
He attributes his turnaround to God, who transformed his life and propelled him to success three years ago.
Spyro wrote, “If someone had told me 3 years ago that I would become this fly, I would have argued it, and now I look at my life, and all I can say to someone reading this is please don’t give up…
“I have been in the industry hustling for 16 years, and I was at my lowest when JESUS changed it all, and that same JESUS is still in the business of changing lives, JUST BELIEVE.”
Afrobeats star Asake has reiterated his unwavering loyalty to his former label boss and mentor, Olamide, amid speculation of a fallout between the two artists.
Despite removing YBNL from his Instagram bio and unfollowing Olamide in December 2024, Asake in a recent interview with YouTuber Korty EO, emphasised that his perception of the rapper remains unchanged, stating, “Till the world ends, Baddo will always be Baddo.
The way I saw Baddo yesterday is the same way I see him today, and that will be the same way I will see him tomorrow, even if I become the president of America or Zimbabwe. Baddo will always be Baddo”.This development followed reports that Asake’s contract with YBNL may have expired, with the singer opting for independence rather than renewing the deal.
While neither Asake nor Olamide has publicly addressed the situation, industry insiders believe the split was amicable.
Asake has consistently credited Olamide for changing his life, and his latest comments reaffirm their enduring professional and personal bond.
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