MultiChoice Group Welcomes NBC Directive on Content Rights, Retransmission
Oluchi Chibuzor MultiChoice Group, a CANAL+ Company, has welcomed a directive issued by Nigeria’s National Broadcasting Commission (NBC), reaffirming the rules governing intellectual property rights and the retransmission of audiovisual
MultiChoice Group, a CANAL+ Company, has expressed welcome for a directive issued by Nigeria’s National Broadcasting Commission (NBC). The directive reaffirms the established rules regarding intellectual property rights and the retransmission of audiovisual content in Nigeria. This directive emphasizes that simply having access to another operator's signal does not grant the right to retransmit or commercially distribute that content.
It clearly states that retransmission requires obtaining the necessary rights and permissions, and that unauthorized retransmission is a breach of intellectual property rights. Kemi Omotosho, CEO of MultiChoice Nigeria, commended the NBC's move, stating it is a significant step towards safeguarding content creators and rights-holders and fostering a more orderly and sustainable broadcasting market.
Omotosho emphasized that the directive will strengthen the protection of creators and rights-holders, promote fair competition, and create a level playing field for all legitimate operators. She added that a clear and predictable regulatory framework is crucial for attracting investment in content creation, ensuring industry sustainability, and strengthening the entire ecosystem in which creators, rights-holders, broadcasters, and audiences operate.
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