
The Digest:
The Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC) has successfully shut down MovieBox.ng, a notorious piracy site. This suspension follows the commission's renewed anti-piracy campaign and aims to protect copyright holders.
Key Points:
- MovieBox.ng has been suspended following a coordinated anti-piracy effort.
- The action aligns with NCC's "Stand Together Against Online Piracy" campaign.
- NCC's collaboration with NiRA led to the suspension, which began on July 20, 2025.
- The site was known for streaming pirated content, including movies, music, and live sports.
- Mirror domains were used to sustain piracy operations, according to NCC's Dr. John Asein.
- The commission is working to disable all associated mirror sites.
- The public is warned against using illegal streaming platforms that pose cybersecurity risks.
Sources: NAN, NCC