In today’s fast-evolving digital economy, innovation is the heartbeat of every thriving tech startup but innovation without protection is vulnerability. For years, Nigeria’s technology ecosystem operated in a grey zone where brilliant ideas were stolen, and creators had little recourse. The 1988 Copyright Act simply couldn’t keep pace with the sophistication of software, algorithms, and digital content.
This article explores how copyright has evolved into a strategic tool for Nigeria’s tech startups in a way that secures innovation, enhances investor confidence, and redefine the boundaries of digital creativity.