NCC director-general John Asein made the call during a sensitisation session on legal use of software in engineering, construction, and building design sectors
Mr Asein described the site’s operations as part of a coordinated attempt to sustain piracy using clone and fallback domains.
Mr Asein said, “Engaging in any of these acts without the owner’s authorisation constitutes an infringement under the Act.
Mr Dauda said that the hologram would differentiate original copies of books from pirated ones.
The committee issued a 48-hour ultimatum to the agencies to appear or risk withdrawal of funding for 2025 operations.
He said it was the commission’s effort to curtail piracy activities in Uyo and its environs.
The Nigerian Copyright Commission has apprehended three bookshop owners in Rivers over alleged involvement in book piracy.
NLN chief executive Chinwe Anunobi made the call on Tuesday at the formal presentation of the 2025 Abuja Book City Logo in Abuja.
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.
“It is the time to treat yourself and spouse with respect and love.’’
