Nigeria: Broadcasting: Film, TV & Radio

Intellectual property licensing plays a crucial role in the entertainment industry, governing how creative works are used, distributed, and monetized across various platforms and territories. This publication examines the legal frameworks, contractual considerations, and best practices for licensing IP rights in entertainment contexts. Understanding these licensing mechanisms is essential for content creators, distributors, and rights holders navigating the complex landscape of entertainment law.

Music is central to storytelling in film, it sets the mood, defines characters, and anchors cultural moments. Yet behind every soundtrack lies a complex legal framework...

Nollywood, Nigeria's film industry, stands as one of the world's most prolific and culturally influential film sectors, producing thousands of films annually while contributing significantly to national economic growth.

Acquiring a radio or TV broadcasting license in Nigeria involves several steps and requirements. The National Broadcasting Commission is Nigeria's primary broadcasting regulatory body, established on August 24, 1992.

The Nigerian film industry, popularly known as Nollywood, is one of the largest and most influential film industries in the world. With its vast production of movies, Nollywood has become a significant...

For professionals working in the film industry, you may likely have come across a popular form of IP called ‘Film Option'.

A radio spectrum is typically, the primary subject of spectrum licensing and as such, it does help to have a background knowledge of what a radio spectrum. In simple terms, a radio spectrum...

This is largely subject to the class of copyright work involved. Generally, copyright owners enjoy the exclusive right to reproduce, commercially distribute copies of the work...

On 13th June, 2022, the National Information Technology Development Agency ("NITDA") issued a draft Code of Practice for Interactive Computer Service Platforms/Internet Intermediaries(the "Code").