25th August 2025
Beyond the Lens: Re-Imagining Copyrights and Image Rights in Photographs Under Nigerian Law
The Copyright Act 2022 grants photographers exclusive rights over their works, but recent judicial developments recognise that subjects of photographs may also claim protectable interests, especially against unauthorised commercial use.
In this publication, TEMPLARS Partner, Femi Oyewole, and Associate, Abiola Lawal, examine the Supreme Court’s landmark decision in Ubom v. Globacom (2025), which draws a clear distinction between copyright claims and image rights claims.
The Court affirmed that individuals can independently seek redress for the unauthorised commercial use of their likeness, marking a progressive recognition of personality and privacy rights in Nigeria.
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