27 July 2026

Intellectual Property

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Ministries

Firm Laments Dangers of Piracy to Nigeria’s Education Sector

A leading educational firm in Nigeria, Learn Africa Plc, has raised concerns about the growing menace of piracy in the country’s publishing industry, calling on the Federal Government to take quick action to combat the issue crippling legitimate publishers and eroding the quality of education in the country. The Managing Director, Hassan Bala, who disclosed

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Features

Fighting Piracy to Grow Education: Why NCC’s Book Raids Matter

The Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC) is intensifying its efforts to combat book piracy in Nigeria, and the message is clear: piracy will no longer thrive unchecked. Recently, Ibadan—long seen as a significant hub for pirated books—was the latest stop in this nationwide crackdown Specifically, on the morning of Saturday, September 20, 2025, NCC operatives, led

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Research

NOUN Awarded Patent Rights for Ground-Breaking Inventions

The Federal Government, in recognition of their research and innovations, has granted patent rights to some academic staff of the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN). In a statement signed by the university’s Director of Media and Publicity, Ibrahim Sheme, NOUN said the patents highlight its growing reputation as a hub for solution-driven education. Leading

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Universities

Igbinedion University Vice-Chancellor Calls on Government for Education Improvement

Prof. Lawrence Ezemonye, the Vice Chancellor of Igbinedion University, Okada, has urged the government to amplify policies that support education, research, and intellectual development to improve national development.  Ezemonye mentioned that intellectual property is recognised for enhancing Nigeria’s competitiveness in global markets and attracting both local and foreign investments.  He made this statement during a

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