The Nigerian government, through the Nigerian Copyright Commission, NCC, in collaboration with the Nigeria Internet Registration Association, NiRA, has announced the shutdown of MovieBox.ng, a website known for streaming pirated films, music, and live sports.
NCCโs Director-General, Dr John Asein, disclosed this in a statement on Thursday.
The director noted that the shut down, which took effect on July 20, 2025, was part of a broader effort to curb digital copyright infringement.
He said the action was a major milestone in the agencyโs renewed fight against online piracy.
He added that the move has reportedly been welcomed by rights holders across Nigeriaโs film, music, and broadcast industries.
โThey use multiple mirror domains to access and promote pirated content, with domain histories linked to known piracy operations.
โThe role of internet stakeholders is crucial in enforcing copyright laws in the digital environmentโ, he stated.
Nigeriaโs entertainment industry is currently valued at $4 billion but projected to grow to $13.6 billion in 2028 by PricewaterhouseCoopers, PwC.
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