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NCC Promotes Copyright Awareness among Printers, Creatives
The Management of the University Bookshop Nigeria Limited (UBN Ltd) has been cautioned to desist from the sales of pirated works following the continuous display of pirated books for commercial purposes on the shelves of the bookshop as observed during routine operations by the Commission’s operatives.
The advice was given during a meeting of the NCC Ibadan Office with the Managing Director, UBN Ltd, Mr. Agbola Olatunji Israel and his team at the University of Ibadan.
State Coordinator, Ibadan Office, Mrs. Oluropo Oke, while displaying evidence of the bookshop’s involvement in selling pirated books, explained to the team that pirated works had been removed from the University’s Bookshop shelves on three different occasions. She used the opportunity to sensitise the management of UBN Ltd on what constitutes Copyright offences from section (44) of the Copyright Act.
The Ibadan Office, Chief Copyright Officer, Legal, Mrs. Adeola Apara, stated that the University Bookshop must desist from selling pirated books and patronise genuine publishers, authors, accredited book vendors and agents rather than buying from pirates adding that ignorance is not an excuse before the law.
Responding, the MD UBN, appreciated the Commission for the meeting and promised to put an end to the illicit act while admitting that the books showed to him were seized from the University bookshop.
He however, requested the Ibadan Office to organise a seminar for the management team of the University Bookshop to learn the features that differentiate original works from pirated ones.
The NCC and the MD, UBN agreed that a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) will be signed in due course to ensure the purchase of books from legitimate sources.
In another development, NCC Ibadan Office on Wednesday, 5th June 2024, organised a Seminar for the Association of Professional Printers of Nigeria, (ASPPON), Ibadan District, with the topic: Applicability of the Copyright Act in the Printing Industry. The seminar was aimed at sensitising and guiding printers on the relevance of the Copyright Act to the printing industry.
Chief Copyright Officer, Legal, NCC Ibadan Office, Mrs. Adeola Apara, while sensitising the printers, explained some sections of the new Copyright Act : Section 36 – Copyright Infringement, 38 – Order for inspection and seizure, 40 – Forfeiture of infringing copies, 44 – Criminal liability, 48 – Duty to keep record and 86 – Duties of Copyright Officers.
She stressed on the importance of keeping proper records of all their work,s showing all the columns as indicated in section 48 of the Copyright Act.
The Printers were advised to do their businesses within the ambit of the law and warned that offenders will be arrested and dealt with according to the law.
Responding to questions about what should be done if their works are pirated, the State Coordinator, explained that the best approach is to report such offence to the office of the Nigerian Copyright Commission. She encouraged authors to register their works on the Commission’s e-registration platform in order to have their records in the Commission’s data bank.
Mr. Kayode Famurewa, the Chairman, ASPPON, appreciated the Commission for the seminar and having their interest at heart and assured that members will abide by the tenets of the law in the day to day running of their businesses.
A new “Job Register Book” with extract of section 48 of the Copyright Act stated on the 1st page was introduced by the chairman, ASPPON, to members in order to guide them on how to work in line with the Copyright laws.
Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) has announced the postponement of its maiden annual Public Relations, Reputation, Ideas, Concepts and Excellence (PRICE) Awards and Prizes to January 25, 2026.
NIPR
The event, earlier scheduled for December 7, 2025, was deferred to accommodate stakeholders whose observance of Christmas festivities had commenced earlier than expected.
Chairman of the Organising Committee, Mr. Israel Opayemi, urged stakeholders to note the new date and prepare to participate in the ceremony.
He said the awards would motivate professionals, practitioners and scholars, while enhancing Nigeria’s global competitiveness in the public relations ecosystem and strengthening brand equity for all stakeholders.
Opayemi reaffirmed the Committee’s commitment to delivering a best-in-class award administration and ceremony, describing the PRICE Awards as a credible and enduring platform to identify, celebrate and elevate outstanding individuals, campaigns and organisations shaping the public relations landscape across sectors.
The development of the PRICE Awards peaked in September 2025 when the NIPR President and Chairman, Council, Dr. Ike Neliaku, inaugurated a 12-man committee to organise the maiden edition. The inauguration followed the Council’s adoption of the report of a technical team tasked with establishing the awards.
Netflix has announced a landmark agreement to acquire Warner Bros. and HBO Max in a transaction valued at $82.7 billion, a move analysts say will reshape the global entertainment industry.
Netflix
The deal, which includes Warner Bros.’ film and television studios, HBO, HBO Max, and Warner Bros. Games, was unanimously approved by the boards of both companies. Under the terms, Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) shareholders will receive $23.25 in cash and $4.50 in Netflix shares for each WBD share.
Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos described the acquisition as “a defining moment” for the streaming giant, noting that the company intends to maintain Warner Bros.’ current operations while expanding its production capacity.
“By combining Warner Bros.’ incredible library of shows and movies with Netflix’s culture-defining titles, we can give audiences more of what they love and help define the next century of storytelling,” Sarandos said.
The transaction is expected to close within 12 to 18 months, following the planned spin-off of WBD’s TV networks division, Discovery Global, in 2026. Netflix projects annual cost savings of $2–3 billion by the third year after completion and expects the deal to be accretive to earnings per share by year two.
Industry groups, including the Directors Guild of America and Cinema United, have raised concerns about the impact on movie theaters, while regulators are expected to scrutinize the deal over antitrust issues. Netflix has pledged to continue supporting theatrical releases, with Warner Bros.’ cinema commitments running through 2029.
Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav hailed the agreement, saying it “combines two of the greatest storytelling companies in the world to bring to even more people the entertainment they love.”
Observers note that the acquisition comes 15 years after former Time Warner chief Jeff Bewkes dismissed Netflix as “the Albanian army,” underscoring the dramatic shift in the entertainment landscape.
A major shake‑up rocks viewers and subscribers of DSTV/GOTV as many channels are set to shut down and be removed on January 1, 2026.
The trigger for the upcoming shut‑down is a breakdown in negotiations between the owners of multiple global channels and the pay‑TV operator.
As of December 2025, the deal between Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) and DStv/GOtv has expired and the two parties have not reached a renewal agreement.
Without a new carriage/distribution agreement, the channels belonging to WBD risk being pulled off the DStv/GOtv line‑up.
This is the most significant content cutback the service has seen in years.
The affected channels are:
Discovery Channel
TLC
Cartoonito
Cartoon Network
CNN International
Food Network
The Travel Channel
TNT
Investigation Discovery
Real Time
HGTV
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