NCC renews MCSN’s operational license

The Nigerian Copyright Commission (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.

The renewal was conveyed in a letter with reference: NCC/ADM./364/T/256, dated January 16, 2025. The letter stated 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”

In another letter with reference NCC/ADM.364/T/22, dated December 12, 2024, the commission commended the society for its performance, particularly in the area of collection of license fees 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 benefit of its members and affiliates and in line with global best practices,” it added.

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