The Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC) has commended the Musical Copyright Society Nigeria Ltd/Gte (MCSN) for its performance, particularly in the area of collection of license fees for the use of works in the Society’s repertoire.
In a letter, NCC/ADM.363/T/22, dated 12 December 2024, the commission commended the Society for its performance, particularly in the area of collection of fee 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”
“The commission urges the Society to continue to build on its achievements for the members and affiliates and in line with best global practices”
In another development, the 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 takes effect 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. This renewal is with effect from 1st January, 2025”
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”.
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