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NCC Warns DJs Over Unlicensed Music Use, Cites Five-Year Penalty

The Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC) has issued a stern warning to disc jockeys (DJs) across the country: stop spinning tracks in public without proper authorization—or risk a hefty fine or…

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Nigerian Copyright Commission Slams Criminal Charge Against Tony Okoroji's Led COSON Board

The Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC) has filed a criminal charge against a faction of Copyright Society of Nigeria, led by Chief Tony Okoroji for allegedly performing the duties of a…

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Nigerian Copyright Commission Suspends COSON’s Operating License

In yet another twist in the ongoing COSON crisis, the Nigerian Copyright Commission has suspended the operating license of the collecting society. A letter from the NCC to COSON obtained…

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Text Of Press Briefing By The Director General, Nigerian Copyright Commision, Mr. Afam Ezekude, On The Dispute In The Governing Board Of Copyright Society Of Nigeria LTD/GTE(COSON)

Following a breakout of dispute among some members of the Governing Board of the Copyright Society of Nigeria, (COSON) which arose from developments at the organization’s Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM)…

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NCC’s $3.2 billion fine forcing MTN to pull sponsorships and cut entertainment budget

The NCC ordered telecoms giant, MTN Nigeria to pay a fine of $1,000 per sim card, totally $5.2 billion but lowered it to $3.2 billion.

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MTN, NCC and Jacob Zuma’s visit to Nigeria – Ali Baba writes

I don't know how it came to betting, but one of them said if Zuma comes to Nigeria because of the MTN issue he will give me 2 million Naira. And if he doesn't, and the issue is resolved, I will give him N1m.

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NCC burns N1.4 billion worth of pirated works

The Nigerian Copyright Commission says it has confiscated and destroyed pirated items worth over a billion Naira in a continued war against piracy.

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NET Extra: Nigeria’s NCC extends MTN’s N1.04 trillion fine

The $5.2 billion (about N1.04 trillion) fine was slammed on MTN after it failed to bar lines that were not duly registered.

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OPINION: 'How AIRTEL nearly ruined the COSON week' – Tony Okoroji

Last Thursday, the company that I have so stringently supported nearly ruined everything I have worked for. If their intent was to thoroughly mess me up, they could not have chosen a better time.

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Royalty war: COSON/BON/IBAN end disagreement

The end is near for the war on rights and royalty currently ravaging the Nigerian music industry, as all the parties involved are close to reaching an agreement.

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NCC Warns DJs Over Unlicensed Music Use, Cites Five-Year Penalty

Nigerian Copyright Commission Slams Criminal Charge Against Tony Okoroji's Led COSON Board

Nigerian Copyright Commission Suspends COSON’s Operating License

Text Of Press Briefing By The Director General, Nigerian Copyright Commision, Mr. Afam Ezekude, On The Dispute In The Governing Board Of Copyright Society Of Nigeria LTD/GTE(COSON)

NCC’s $3.2 billion fine forcing MTN to pull sponsorships and cut entertainment budget

MTN, NCC and Jacob Zuma’s visit to Nigeria – Ali Baba writes

NCC burns N1.4 billion worth of pirated works

NET Extra: Nigeria’s NCC extends MTN’s N1.04 trillion fine

OPINION: 'How AIRTEL nearly ruined the COSON week' – Tony Okoroji

Royalty war: COSON/BON/IBAN end disagreement

Afrika Bambaataa, Hip-Hop pioneer and Zulu Nation founder, dies at 67

Wireless Festival cancelled after Kanye West denied entry to UK

DJ Tunez and Burna Boy allegedly clash at Obi’s house

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AMVCA 2026: Nominees with back-to-back nominations in 2025 and 2026

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