Tag: MCSN
PMAN petitions AGF over MCSN, RELPI copyright levy dispute
The Performing Musicians Employers’ Association of Nigeria (PMAN) has petitioned the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, raising concerns over Nigeria’s copyright...
Lagos court orders MCSN, banks to freeze copyright levy funds
The Federal High Court in Lagos has barred the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and 20 commercial banks from releasing, transferring, or using copyright...
PMAN moves to verify artistes ahead of Copyright Levy disbursement
The Performing Musicians Employers Association of Nigeria (PMAN), led by its president Pretty Okafor, has urged musicians across the country to register for the...
MCSN thanks Tinubu after receiving first copyright levy payment
The Musical Copyright Society Nigeria Ltd/Gte (MCSN) has thanked President Bola Tinubu following the receipt of the first tranche of the copyright levy under...
MCSN receives music copyright levy from NCC as ReLPI raises concerns
The Musical Copyright Society Nigeria (MCSN) has confirmed receipt of the music copyright levy from the Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC), a development that has...
MCSN to end general royalty distribution by 2026
The Musical Copyright Society Nigeria Ltd/Gte (MCSN) has announced plans to phase out its general distribution of royalties to members beginning next year.
In a...
MCSN takes Abuja hotels to court over unlicensed music
The Musical Copyright Society Nigeria (MCSN) is pursuing both civil and criminal prosecutions against hotel operators in Abuja who have declined to obtain licences...
MCSN expands operations to Edo, Delta
The Musical Copyright Society Nigeria Ltd/Gte (MCSN) has opened a new office in Benin City to cater for users of musical works and sound...
MCSN wins legal battle against Abuja hotels on copyright works
The Musical Copyright Society Nigeria Ltd/Gte (MCSN) has won a major case against some Abuja-based hospitality outfits over the use of copyrighted works.
The case...
MCSN, NCC set to educate DJs on copyright laws
The Musical Copyright Society of Nigeria (MCSN), in collaboration with the Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC), is organising a training session aimed at educating members...