Copyright & DMCA Policy
Last updated: August 9, 2026
1. Copyright Ownership
All original content, design elements, logos, graphics, and software code on NigeriaNewsFeed.com are the intellectual property of NigeriaNewsFeed and are protected under Nigerian Copyright Act (2022), the Berne Convention for the Protection of Literary and Artistic Works, and applicable international copyright laws.
© 2026 NigeriaNewsFeed. All rights reserved.
2. Editorial Standards & Fair Dealing
NigeriaNewsFeed produces original journalism, editorial commentary, and community forum discussions. In the course of news reporting and public affairs analysis, our editorial staff may reference, quote, or contextualize reports from official press releases, government publications, and public news sources under the principles of fair dealing and fair use for purposes of critique, review, and public information.
- Short excerpts and direct quotations are accompanied by full attribution to the original reporting entity or author.
- All third-party trademarks, logos, and organization names remain the exclusive intellectual property of their respective holders.
- We do not reproduce entire unauthorized works; our commentary adds substantive context, civic perspective, and editorial synthesis.
3. Content Attribution & External Sources
We respect the intellectual labor of journalists and media organizations worldwide. Whenever third-party reporting informs our coverage:
- Clear attribution identifies the primary reporting source or publishing organization.
- Reference links are provided to direct readers to primary source materials and research documents where applicable.
If you are an author or publisher with inquiries regarding content attribution, please contact our editorial desk.
4. User-Generated Content
Users who submit content (topics, comments, replies) to NigeriaNewsFeed retain ownership of their original work. By posting content on our platform, users grant NigeriaNewsFeed a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to display, distribute, and reproduce the content within the platform for the purpose of operating the service.
Users must not post content that infringes on the copyright or intellectual property rights of any third party.
5. DMCA Takedown Policy
NigeriaNewsFeed respects the intellectual property rights of others and complies with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) and equivalent Nigerian copyright regulations. If you believe that your copyrighted work has been used on our platform in a way that constitutes infringement, you may submit a takedown notice.
1. Your full legal name and contact information (address, phone, email)
2. Identification of the copyrighted work you claim has been infringed
3. The specific URL(s) on NigeriaNewsFeed where the infringing content appears
4. A statement that you have a good faith belief the use is not authorized by the copyright owner
5. A statement, under penalty of perjury, that the information in your notice is accurate and that you are the copyright owner or authorized to act on behalf of the owner
6. Your physical or electronic signature
Send your DMCA takedown notice to:
contact@nigerianewsfeed.com6. Counter-Notification
If you believe your content was removed in error, you may submit a counter-notification containing:
- Your name, address, and phone number
- Identification of the removed content and its former location
- A statement under penalty of perjury that you believe the content was removed by mistake or misidentification
- Your consent to the jurisdiction of the Federal High Court of Nigeria
- Your physical or electronic signature
7. Repeat Infringers
NigeriaNewsFeed maintains a policy of terminating the accounts of users who are found to be repeat copyright infringers. Accounts that receive multiple valid DMCA complaints will be permanently suspended.
8. Prohibited Uses
You may not, without prior written permission from NigeriaNewsFeed:
- Reproduce, republish, or redistribute our original content, summaries, or design elements
- Use automated tools (scrapers, bots) to extract content from our platform
- Frame or embed our pages on external websites
- Use our logo, branding, or trademarks without authorization
9. Reporting Copyright Violations
If you encounter content on NigeriaNewsFeed that you believe infringes your copyright or the copyright of someone you represent, please report it immediately via our Contact page or email us directly at contact@nigerianewsfeed.com.
We aim to review and respond to all copyright complaints within 48 hours on business days.
10. Changes to This Policy
NigeriaNewsFeed reserves the right to update this Copyright & DMCA Policy at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. Continued use of the platform after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.