The Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC), in partnership with the Nigeria Internet Registration Association (NiRA), has successfully shut down MovieBox.ng, a website widely known for streaming pirated films, music, and live sports.
The NCC announced that the takedown took effect on July 20, 2025, as part of a broader effort to curb digital copyright infringement.
Confirming the development in a statement released on Thursday in Abuja, the NCC’s Director-General, Dr. John Asein, said the action was a major milestone in the agency’s renewed fight against online piracy.