NCC renews operational licence for MCSN

The Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC) has renewed the operating license of the Musical Copyright Society Nigeria Ltd/Gte (MCSN) to operate as a Collective Management Organisation (CMO) in respect of rights in musical works and sound recording. The approved renewal takes effect from January 1, 2025.

In a letter, NCC/ADM./364/T/256, dated January 16, 2025, the renewal was conveyed to the society, stating, “the NCC has approved renewal of the licence of MCSN to operate as a Collective Management Organization in respect of rights in musical works and sound recording. This renewal is with effect from January 1, 2025.”

The letter further states, “Please note that the renewal is subject to the provisions of the Copyright Act, 2022, and the Copyright (Collective Management Organisations) Regulations, 2007.”

Meanwhile in another letter, NCC/ADM.364/T/22, dated December 12, 2024, the commission commended the society for its performance, particularly, in the area of collection of license fees for the use of works in MCSN’s repertoire.

The commission urged the society to continue to build on its achievements, for the benefit of its members and affiliates and in line with global best practices.