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Vice President Yemi Osinbajo says the amended National Broadcasting Corporation (NBC) code needs to be reviewed by the Federal Government.
Osinbajo stated this during a session with Nick Clegg, vice-president of Facebook’s policy and communication on Friday.
He said the amended NBC code needed a second look so that the work of ‘hard-working and creative people’ will not be stiffled in the country.
“The NBC code is one where there is now activity around trying to take a second look at it. Those who say that it is pro-competition, it is one I think we should take a second look at,” Osinbajo said.
“Basically, it says if you have a licenced product for TV, you’re expected to share it with other platforms. It’s one which I understand the argument of those who say this is a violation of copyright and intellectual property which is a very strong point and this is why I think we have to take a second look at it and see whether there are ways of moderating it to be more acceptable so as not stifle the work of very very hardworking, creative people.”
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