NCC suspends free streaming platform movie box.ng

The Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC) has successfully secured the suspension of moviebox.ng, an online platform suspected of engaging in piracy.
According to a statement issued by NCC Director General, Dr. John Asein, the action was made possible through the support of the Nigeria Internet Registration Association (NiRA).
Dr. Asein also cautioned the public against using websites that offer free streaming and downloads, noting that such platforms not only violate copyright laws but also pose serious risks, including malware infections, financial scams, identity theft, and other forms of cyber fraud.
The statement reads: “Following its renewed campaign against online piracy, the Nigerian Copyright Commission, with the assistance of the Nigeria Internet Registration Association (NiRA), the Nigerian Registry for the country top level domain, has secured the suspension of MovieBox.ng, an online site known for streaming pirated copyright materials including movies, music and live sports from Nigeria and other countries.
“In a preliminary report issued by the Commission, it described the illicit operations as suggesting a coordinated attempt to sustain piracy operations through clone or fallback domains.
“It also showed a coordinated effort by the website to evade detection and takedown by using multiple mirror domains to promote and gain access to copyright protected contents and a domain history that aligns with known piracy operations.
“The Commission thanked NiRA for being responsive and called on other role players in the online space, especially Internet Service Providers and intermediaries to always act responsibly and expeditiously to take down notices and blocking directives as required under the Copyright Act, 2022.
“In the meantime, the Commission is also taking steps to make sure that other mirror sites for the platforms are deactivated.
“It again advised the public to be wary of pirate sites that promise free streaming and downloads as they do not only infringe on the copyright but also target unsuspecting users who are exposed to malware, financial scams, identity thefts and other fraudulent activities.”
The suspension, which took effect on July 20, has been welcomed by rights-holder associations across the movie, music, and broadcast industries as a positive step forward.
Earlier this year, the Nigerian Copyright Commission launched the Stand Together Against Online Piracy (STOP) campaign, urging all stakeholders—including government agencies, internet service providers (ISPs), telecom operators, and industry leaders—to unite as key enforcement partners in safeguarding creative content and securing Nigeria’s digital future.