NCC Renews Nigeria Musical Copyright Society Operational License

Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC) has renewed the operating license of the Musical Copyright Society Nigeria Ltd/Gte (MCSN) to operate as a Collective Management Organization (CMO) in respect of rights in musical works and sound recording.

The approved renewal commenced  from January 1, 2025.In a letter, NCC/ADM./364/T/256, dated 16th January, 2025.

The  renewal was conveyed to the society stating that, “the Nigerian Copyright Commission has approved the renewal of the license of the Musical Copyright Society Nigeria (Ltd/Gte), to operate as a Collective Management Organization in respect of rights in musical works and sound recording.

The letter further states that, “Please note that the renewal is subject to the provisions of the Copyright Act, 2022, and the Copyright (Collective Management Organizations) Regulations, 2007”

Meanwhile in another letter,NCC/ADM.364/T/22,dated 12 December 2024, the commission commended the Society for its performance, particularly in the area of collection of license fees for the use of works in MCSN’s repertoire.

The Commission commended MCSN’s performance, particularly,  “ in the collection of licensing fees for the use of works in your repertoire”

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