The Federal Government, through the Nigerian Copyright Commission, (NCC) in collaboration with the Nigeria Internet Registration Association, NiRA on Thursday shutdown MovieBox.ng, a website known for streaming pirated films, music, and live sports, reports .Bisiness Today NG
NCC’s Director-General, Dr John Asein, who announced the shutdown through a statement issued on Thursday, 31 July, 2025, said the closure, which took effect on July 20, 2025, was part of a broader effort to curb digital copyright infringement.
While stating that the action was a major milestone in the agency’s renewed fight against online piracy, Asein added that the move has reportedly been welcomed by rights holders across Nigeria’s film, music, and broadcast industries.
“They use multiple mirror domains to access and promote pirated content, with domain histories linked to known piracy operations.
“The role of internet stakeholders is crucial in enforcing copyright laws in the digital environment”, he stated.
Nigeria’s entertainment industry is currently valued at $4 billion but projected to grow to $13.6 billion in 2028 by PricewaterhouseCoopers, PwC.
