The Federal Government has pledged to enhance intellectual property rights to ensure that Nigerian content creators receive fair compensation for their work. This assurance was made by the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, during the first National Conference of the Society of Nigerian Broadcasters (SNB) held in Abuja. The conference, themed “Broadcasting and the Political Economy of Content Production in the Digital Age: The Nigerian Perspective,” was organized by SNB in collaboration with the Broadcasting Organisations of Nigeria (BON).
Idris emphasized that the government is committed to reinforcing intellectual property rights to support local content creators. He noted that regulatory bodies such as the National Broadcasting Commission and the Advertising Regulatory Council of Nigeria have been enhanced to promote and enforce local content consumption, aiming to empower citizens and create job opportunities.
The Minister also highlighted how technological advancements are transforming broadcasting, expanding reach, and diversifying content production and consumption. Idris mentioned that the government is reviewing digital opportunities to better support Nigerian youth in expressing their creativity.
The event included contributions from various industry leaders, with discussions focusing on adapting to technological changes and improving the broadcasting sector.
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