Nigeria's Copyright Act 2022: A Weapon Against Digital Piracy

The article discusses how Nigeria's entertainment industry, particularly Nollywood, can leverage the Copyright Act 2022 to combat digital piracy. The Act introduces robust takedown provisions to protect intellectual property rights online, shifting enforcement responsibilities to digital intermediaries.

This marks a significant step in modernizing Nigeria's copyright regime and providing a practical pathway for entertainment businesses to mitigate financial losses due to copyright theft. By empowering copyright owners to swiftly remove infringing content, the Act aims to enhance investor confidence and ensure the sustainability of Nigeria's creative economy in the digital age.