The Minster of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed has disclosed that the Federal Government is set to regulate streaming and content providers like Netflix.
The Minister said that the move is to prevent the streaming platforms from being used to “cause chaos and undermine democratic processes.”
He stated this during a 2-day conference themed, ‘The implication of Nigeria censorship laws and regulatory framework for Over-The-Top (OTT) streaming services and content providers in Nigeria.’
He added that the popularity and demand of streaming services in the country has increased with the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Lai Mohammed was represented at the event by the Director, Information Technology in the Ministry, Comfort Ajiboye.
The conference was organised by the National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB) in Lagos as well as other entertainment and creative industry practitioners and stakeholders.
The Executive Director and CEO of the NFVCB, Adedayo Thomas said that the conference was to brainstorm on creating policies to regulate streamers and content providers in Nigeria.
According to him, “With over 50% internet penetration, it has become imperative to convene this conference to bring together stakeholders and legislators in a conversation so as to come up with crystal policies on the regulation of streamers and content providers.”
Netflix, Inc. is an American subscription streaming service and production company. Launched on August 29, 1997, it offers a library of films and television series through distribution deals as well as its own productions, known as Netflix Originals.
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