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Copyright Act, 1990 (Chapter 68, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria 1990), Nigeria
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Year of Version
1990
Dates
Entry into force:
December 19, 1988
Type of Text
Main IP Laws
Subject Matter
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights),
Traditional Cultural Expressions
Notes
The present Copyright Act was promulgated in 1988 as the Copyright Decree of 1988. With the revision of all existing federal legislation, the Decree was redesignated the Copyright Act and contained in Chapter 68, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria 1990.
For provisions on traditional cultural expressions (TCEs)/folklore, see Articles 28-29.
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