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N500M SUIT: Paul Play battles MTN, COSON

Last week Paul Play who is being represented by popular Lagos lawyer, Festus Keyamo slammed a N500 million suit on MTN and Ultima LTD, the producers of the music reality TV show, Project Fame for the alleged unlawful use of his hit single ‘Angel of My Life’ on the talent show.

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COSON to give N1m in All Stars Table Tennis Blowout

The Copyright Society of Nigeria (COSON) has planned to give out a trophy plus a cash prize of a million naira to the winner of its table tennis competition...

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Ebenezer Obey receives N3m royalty

Obey who personally received the payment, said it is sad that ‘Nigerian artistes could receive royalties for their music used in some other countries but not one kobo for their music used in their own country’.

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Will 'bad belle' people leave Tony Okoroji alone? – Patrick Doyle

I know of no Nigerian who has worked as relentlessly and given of himself so selflessly towards the progress of all creative people in our country. Even then more than a few cynics called me out for standing by my friend...

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NCC raids MCSN office, arrests five officials

On Tuesday, September 18, 2012, the Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC) carried out a raid at the premises of the Musical Copyright Society of Nigeria (MCSN), the commission announced in a press statement.

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COSON slams N3b lawsuit against Transcorp Hilton

The Copyright Society of Nigeria (COSON) has slammed a lawsuit against one of Nigeria’s popular hotels - Transcorp Hilton Abuja as well as US company, Hilton International Management LLC...

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COSON sues Silverbird for N3bn

The Copyright Society of Nigeria (COSON) continues their rampage of multi-million Naira lawsuits as they recently filed a copyright infringement action against Silverbird Communications. COSON is suing for N3bn...

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COSON signs licensing deal with Multichoice

The Copyright Society of Nigeria (COSON) has signed a royalty agreement with Multichoice Nigeria, operators of DSTV which is reported to be worth millions of Naira.

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Cool FM faces N1bn lawsuit from COSON

The Copyright Society of Nigeria (COSON) has filed another N1bn copyright infringement lawsuit against Steam Broadcasting and Communications Limited, owners popular radio station COOL FM after filing the same lawsuit against sister station Wazobia FM two weeks ago.

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COSON slams N1bn lawsuit against Wazobia FM

The Copyright Society of Nigeria (COSON) has filed a copyright infringement lawsuit against Globe Broadcasting and Communications Ltd., owners of the well-known radio stations, Wazobia FM, Cool FM and Nigeria Info and the stations’ CEO, Amin Moussalli.

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N500M SUIT: Paul Play battles MTN, COSON

COSON to give N1m in All Stars Table Tennis Blowout

Ebenezer Obey receives N3m royalty

Will 'bad belle' people leave Tony Okoroji alone? – Patrick Doyle

NCC raids MCSN office, arrests five officials

COSON slams N3b lawsuit against Transcorp Hilton

COSON sues Silverbird for N3bn

COSON signs licensing deal with Multichoice

Cool FM faces N1bn lawsuit from COSON

COSON slams N1bn lawsuit against Wazobia FM

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