Court orders MSCN to preserve copyright levy funds, halts CBN and banks

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•The court issued an order to MSCN to preserve copyright levy funds.
•The Central Bank of Nigeria and 20 banks are barred from withdrawing or transferring these funds.
•The order was given on or before February 23, 2026.
•The case involves copyright levy funds collected for artists and rights holders in Nigeria.

What Could Happen If...

▸If MSCN complies with the court order and preserves the funds copyright holders may receive proper accounting and payments, maintaining trust in the copyright collection system.

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🌍Nigeria

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🏛Central Bank of Nigeria 🏛Musical Society of Nigeria

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AFRICAPremium Times (Nigeria)Court orders MSCN to ‘preserve’ copyright levy funds, halts withdrawals, transfers by CBN, 20 banks

A court has ordered the Musical Society of Nigeria (MSCN) to preserve copyright levy funds and stopped the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and 20 banks from withdrawing or transferring these funds. This affects how copyright revenues are managed in Nigeria, potentially impacting artists and copyright holders who rely on these funds for royalties. The decision may influence financial operations related to copyright collections and payments in the country.