NCC, in a statement by its Director General, John Asein, said the breakthrough was possible with the help of the Nigeria Internet Registration Association, NiRA.

Asein also warned the general public against falling prey to sites that promise free streaming and downloads as they do not only infringe on copyrights but also target unsuspecting users exposed to malware, financial scams, identity thefts and other fraudulent activities.

According to the statement, “Following its renewed campaign against online piracy, the Nigerian Copyright Commission, with the assistance of the Nigeria Internet Registration Association, NiRA, the Nigerian Registry for the country top level domain, has secured the suspension of MovieBox.ng, an online site known for streaming pirated copyright materials including movies, music and live sports from Nigeria and other countries.

“In a preliminary report issued by the Commission, it described the illicit operations as suggesting a coordinated attempt to sustain piracy operations through clone or fallback domains.


The suspension with effect from July 20 has been commended by right owner associations in the movie, music and broadcast industries as a welcome development.