Nigerian govt shuts down piracy site, MovieBox.ng

NCC Targets Online Piracy: Illegical site taken down over copyright infringement

In a significant move that underscores Nigeria’s intensified war against digital piracy, the Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC) has announced the suspension of MovieBox.ng, a notorious online platform implicated in the illegal streaming of films, music, and live sports. EXPLORE THIS: Why do so many veteran Nollywood actors fall ill and struggle financially? According to a formal statement from the NCC, “Following its renewed campaign against on…

Nigerian govt shuts down piracy site, MovieBox.ng

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. NCC’s 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 …

NCC secures suspension of pirate site MovieBox.ng

The Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC) states that it has secured the suspension of MovieBox.ng, an online platform known for streaming pirated copyrighted materials including movies, music, and live sports from Nigeria and other countries.

Nigerian Copyright Commission suspends MovieBox.ng over piracy concerns

The Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC) in a move to crack down on online piracy, has suspended the free streaming platform MovieBox.ng. This action aims to safeguard Nigeria’s thriving creative industry from unauthorised content distribution. The announcement, released late Thursday, marks a significant step in the fight against piracy and unauthorised content distribution. The NCC, in collaboration with the Nigeria Internet Registration Associ…

Commission Shuts Down Piracy Site Moviebox.ng - Voice of Nigeria Broadcasting Service

The Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC), in collaboration with the Nigeria Internet Registration Association (NiRA), has secured the suspension of MovieBox.ng, a website notorious for streaming pirated movies, music, and live sports. In a statement released Thursday in Abuja, Mrs Ijeoma Egbunike, Director of Public Affairs, announced that NCC Director-General Dr John Asein confirmed the suspension took effect on July 20, 2025. He said the action…

NCC, NiRA Shut Down MovieBox.ng For Piracy

The Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC), in collaboration with the Nigeria Internet Registration Association (NiRA), has secured the suspension of MovieBox.ng, a website notorious for streaming pirated movies, music, and live sports. In a statement released Thursday in Abuja, Mrs Ijeoma Egbunike, Director of Public Affairs, announced that NCC Director-General Dr John Asein confirmed the suspension took effect on July 20, 2025. He said the action…