Wednesday, June 24, 2026

Dr John Asein

December 5, 2025

NiRA bestows anti-piracy champion award on copyright commission 

Mr Asein called on stakeholders to support the commission’s efforts.

Otunba Yemisi Shillon presenting the Outstanding Institutional Recognition Award to the Representative of the DG NCC
September 20, 2025

NCC raids Ibadan bookshops, arrests suspects over pirated books

She warned that both sellers and shop owners who obstruct enforcement officers would face prosecution.

Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC)
June 4, 2025

NCC warns DJs against public performance of music without owners’ authorisation

Mr Asein said, “Engaging in any of these acts without the owner’s authorisation constitutes an infringement under the Act.

Nigerian Communications Commission
April 24, 2024

NCC recognises Soyinka as first copyright change champion

The NCC described Mr Soyinka as unarguably the tallest living iroko in Nigeria’s rich literary forest and an advocate for books, reading and copyright.

Wole Soyinka
December 7, 2023

Retirement not time to marry new wives, ex-NCC director tells colleagues

“It is the time to treat yourself and spouse with respect and love.’’

NCC DG, Dr John Asein