“The internet space in Nigeria is developing and innovation is to be encouraged,” PIN said in a statement on Tuesday. Technology Development NBCCode DigitalInnovation Nigeria
Paradigm Initiative, on Tuesday, said the recently amended Nigeria’s National Broadcasting Commission Code might set back innovation in the country’s digital space.
NBC amended broadcast code prevents PayTV and streaming platforms from making content exclusive and compel them to sub-license content at prices the commission will regulate. NBC in its defence said on Monday that the amendment of the Nigeria Broadcasting Code does not prevent investments in the industry, but to reposition and to make it more responsive to emerging realities.
Paradigm Initiative, however, stated the commission’s laid down conditions are unfavourable conditions for the just budding PayTV Industry in Nigeria The social enterprise also stated that the amendment is a blatant affront to the freedom of copyright holders to use and license their work as they wish, it also chokes innovation in the streaming television business.
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