Copyright Act 11 of 24 http://www.nigeria-law.org/CopyrightAct.htm provided that the extent of such utilisation is compatible with fair practice; (d) the borrowing of expressions of folklore for creating an original work of the author: (e) the incidental utilisation expressions of folklore. (3) In all printed publications, and in connection with any communications to the public, of any identifiable expression of folklore, its source shall be indicated in an appropriate manner, and in conformity with fair practice, by mentioning the community or place from where the expression utilised has been derived. (4) The rights to authorise acts referred to in subsection (1) of this section shall vest in the Nigeria Copyright Council. (5) For the purposes of this section, "folklore" means a group-oriented and tradition-based creation of groups or individuals reflecting the expectation of the community as an inadequate expression of its cultural and social identity, its standards and values as transmitted orally, by imitation or by other means including- (a) folklore, folk poetry, and folk riddles; (b) folk songs and instrumental folk music; (c) folk dances and folk plays; (d) productions of folk art in particular, drawings, paintings, carvings, sculptures, pottery, terracotta, mosaic, woodwork, metalwork, handicrafts, costumes, indigenous textiles. 29. A person who, without the consent of the Nigeria Copyright Council, uses an expression of folklore in a manner not permitted by section 28 of this Act shall be in breach of statutory duty and be liable to the council in damages, injunctions and any other remedies as the court may deem fit to award in the circumstances. Part 111 Administration of Copyright 30. (1) There is hereby established a body to be known as the Nigeria Copyright Council (hereinafter referred to as "the council") (2) The council shall be a body corporate with perpetual succession and a common seal and may sue and be sued in its corporate name. (3) The council shall- (a) be responsible for all matters affecting copyright in Nigeria as provided for in this Act; (b) monitor and supervise Nigeria’s position in relation to international convention and advise Government thereon; (c) advise and regulate condition s for the conclusion of bilateral and multilateral agreements between Nigeria and any other country; (d) enlighten and inform the public on matters relating to copyright; (e) maintain an effective data bank on authors and their works; (f) be responsible for such other matters as relate to copyright in Nigeria as the Minister may, from time to time, direct. 31. (1) The council shall have a Governing Body (hereinafter referred to as the "board") which shall be composed as follows- 24/08/2011 11:09

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