Commission shuts down piracy website
The Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC), working alongside the Nigeria Internet Registration Association (NiRA), has successfully suspended MovieBox.ng, a site notorious for streaming pirated movies, music, and live sports content. The shutdown, effective July 20, is part of NCC’s broader “Stand Together Against Online Piracy (STOP)” campaign .
The Commission’s investigation revealed that the platform used mirror and clone domains to evade enforcement . NCC warned that accessing such illegal streaming sites not only violates copyright laws but also poses serious cybersecurity risks—such as malware, identity theft, and financial fraud .
Director General John Asein urged Internet Service Providers and intermediaries to act swiftly on takedown notices in accordance with the Copyright Act of 2022. The public was also advised to avoid pirate platforms offering free downloads or streaming .
