A Boost for the Creative Industry : An Analysis of the Copyright Act 2022

Introduction

In a bid to revitalise Nigeria's economy and bolster the global competitiveness of its creative and entertainment industry, the President of Nigeria gave his assent to the Copyright Bill 2022 on March 17, 2023. The Copyright Act 2022 (Act), repeals the old Copyright Act (Repealed Act) which was enacted in 1988 and last amended in 1999 and, is designed to regulate, and protect copyright, with the principal objective of safeguarding the rights of creatives and ensuring they receive just rewards and recognition for their intellectual efforts. The Act also provides appropriate limitations and exceptions to ensure access to creative works, facilitates Nigeria's compliance with international copyright treaties and conventions, and strengthens the capacity of the Nigerian Copyright Commission for effective regulation, administration, and enforcement.