Nigeria
Copyright Act (Chapter 68, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria 1990, as amended by the Copyright (Amendment) Decree No. 98 of 1992 and the Copyright (Amendment) Decree No. 42 of 1999)
| Year of current version: | 1999 |
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| Date of last amendment: | January 1, 1999 |
| 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 |
| Notes: | For provisions on traditional cultural expressions (TCEs)/folklore, see Articles 28-29 & 29A. |
| Available Texts: | |
| English | Copyright Act (Chapter 68, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria 1990, as amended by the Copyright (Amendment) Decree No. 98 of 1992 and the Copyright (Amendment) Decree No. 42 of 1999) |
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| WIPO Lex No.: | NG001 |
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