The Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC) has hinted that it is working on a new regulatory framework for book printers, and booksellers to ensure that they operate within the bounds of the law. Three suspected copyright pirates engaged in illicit printing of schoolbooks were arrested in the process. The materials seized included printing plates, book covers, inner texts belonging to different authors and publishers. MEANWHILE, school proprietors who are found distributing or patronising pirated books would, henceforth, be arrested and prosecuted, Asein has cautioned. He also commended the Nigeria Customs Services (NCS), Nigeria Police Force (NPF) and other enforcement and security agencies for supporting the Commission in the national antipiracy campaign.

Source: The Guardian September 26, 2021 01:18 UTC