2023 years 3 month 17 day, Nigeria's then president Muhammadu．Buhari (Muhammadu Buhari) Signed and approved a new one "Copyright law" , Replace. . . with 1988 The old bill of the year (The most recent revision of the law dates back even further 1999 years) . The move was marked by the Copyright Commission of Nigeria (NCC) in 2012 The reform process initiated in 2000 has entered its final phase.

It is important to point out here, this "Copyright law" Be at 2021 years 6 Submitted to the National Assembly in October, Merge with 2022 years 4 Tsukiwa 7 It was passed by the Senate and the House of Representatives in October. NCC expression, The new law will be more in line with international standards, It can provide more comprehensive intellectual property protection, Some exceptions are also provided for. In addition, The bill also strengthens sanctions against criminal violations and addresses challenges arising in the digital environment.

Specifically speaking, The bill would seek to accomplish the following: Protect the rights of authors, To ensure that their intellectual efforts are justly rewarded and recognized; Some appropriate limitations and exceptions are provided for, To ensure the use of creative works; Promote Nigeria's compliance with its obligations under relevant international copyright treaties and conventions; enhance NCC The ability to carry out effective regulatory and regulatory work and to enforce the provisions of the Act.

NCC John in charge．Asen (John O. Asein) Expressed optimism about the news. He says, Perhaps the new bill will not raise the bar and modernize the copyright system, however, In the long run, The move will further boost the country's creative economy. He assured stakeholders, The committee will ensure that the new legislation is implemented, To achieve the goals that have been set.

Asen representation: "We have already started to engage with stakeholders, This will increase the public's awareness and sensitivity to the provisions of the new Act and their legal obligations. We will work closely with relevant institutions and international partners, To effectively implement the copyright system and make the system work in a better way. "

Asen thanked the stakeholders and all those who made important contributions in the preparation of the draft and its smooth passage through the National Assembly. In addition, He also made a point of thanking the president, Abubakar, Federal Attorney-General and Minister of Justice．Malami (Abubakar Malami) And relevant staff from the ministry. (Be compiled from copyright. gov. ng)

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