Nigeria
Copyright Act (Chapter C.28, as codified 2004)
| Year of current version: | 2004 |
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| Date of entry into force of original text: | December 19, 1988 |
| Type of Text: | Main IP Laws: enacted by the Legislature |
| Subject Matter: | Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights), Enforcement of IP and Related Laws, IP Regulatory Body, Traditional Cultural Expressions |
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| English | Copyright Act (Chapter C.28, as codified 2004) |
| Related Legislation: | Relates to
Is amended by |
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| WIPO Lex No.: | NG038 |
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The Act was amended by the Copyright (Amendment) Decree No. 98 of 1992 and the Copyright (Amendment) Decree No. 42 of 1999. In 2004, the Act was re-codified and is currently referenced as Copyright Act, Chapter 28, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria 2004.
For provisions on traditional cultural expressions (TCEs)/folklore, see Articles 31-33.