Copyright & Takedown Policy (DMCA)

thenaijawide.com
Last Updated: [24/01/2026]

thenaijawide.com (“we,” “our,” or “the Website”) respects the intellectual property rights of content creators, publishers, and rights holders.

This Copyright & Takedown Policy explains how copyrighted material is handled on our platform and how rights holders can request the removal of content they believe infringes their rights.

1. Nature of Content on thenaijawide.com

thenaijawide.com is a digital news and media platform that publishes:

• Original news articles and commentary
• Curated or embedded third-party content, including videos, images, and social media posts
• News sourced from publicly available platforms and verified sources

Unless explicitly stated, we do not claim ownership of third-party media content displayed or embedded on the Website.

All copyrights, trademarks, and media rights remain with their respective owners.

2. Fair Use and News Reporting

Third-party content may be used on thenaijawide.com for purposes including:

• News reporting
• Commentary
• Criticism
• Public-interest information

Such use is intended to fall within applicable fair use / fair dealing principles and journalistic practice.

3. Reporting Copyright Infringement

If you believe that any content published on thenaijawide.com infringes your copyright, you may submit a takedown request.

Your request should include the following information:

1. Your full name and contact information
2. A description of the copyrighted work you claim has been infringed
3. The exact URL(s) of the allegedly infringing content on thenaijawide.com
4. A statement that you believe, in good faith, that the use of the content is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law
5. A statement that the information provided is accurate
6. A declaration that you are the copyright owner or authorized to act on their behalf

Incomplete requests may not be processed.

4. Takedown Procedure

Upon receiving a valid copyright complaint, we will:

• Review the request promptly
• Remove or disable access to the allegedly infringing content where appropriate
• Take reasonable steps to prevent repeat infringement

We may also contact the content uploader or source where necessary.

5. Counter-Notification

If you believe that content removed from thenaijawide.com was removed in error or is covered by fair use or lawful authorization, you may submit a counter-notification with relevant supporting information.

We reserve the right to restore content where justified.

6. Repeat Infringement Policy

We take copyright infringement seriously.

Repeated or intentional infringement may result in:

• Permanent removal of content
• Restriction of user interaction privileges
• Other appropriate action

7. Limitation of Liability

thenaijawide.com acts as a news publisher and content curator. We are not responsible for copyright violations originating from third-party platforms but will act promptly upon receiving valid notices.

8. Contact for Copyright Complaints

All copyright and takedown requests should be sent to:

[email protected]
Subject line: Copyright Takedown Request