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Who owns Sport Broadcast Rights in Nigeria ?
The presentation explains that sports broadcast rights refer to the permissions required to broadcast sports events to the public. These rights are crucial for revenue generation and the wide dissemination of sports content. Trace back to the 1963 World Professional title fight between Nigeria’s Dick Tiger and Gene Fullmer. The event was broadcast on regional television, marking the beginning of sports broadcasting in Nigeria.
The presentation also explores relevant legislation for sports broadcast rights in Nigeria. The Copyright Act and the Nigerian Broadcasting Code are the primary legal frameworks regulating sports broadcast rights in Nigeria. Key Regulatory Bodies: The Nigerian Broadcasting Commission (NBC) and Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC) who are responsible for overseeing compliance with these laws.
The presentation also explains how to strengthen the enforcement mechanisms of the NBC and NCC to ensure compliance with broadcast regulations. The presentation concludes with the implementation of policies to foster competition and prevent monopolistic practices in the sports broadcast industry.