Nigeria, March 24 -- President Muhammadu Buhari has signed into law the Copyright Bill and the Federal College of Medical Laboratory Science and Technology Bill.

Nasiru Ila, the Senior Special Assistant to the President on National Assembly Matters (House of Representatives), in a statement on Thursday, said Mr Buhari signed the bills on 17 March.

The copyright bill, sponsored by Tokumbo Abiru (APC, Lagos), seeks to enhance the protection of copyright and neighbouring rights, provide for appropriate exceptions and improve the effective administration, regulation and enforcement of copyright in the digital environment.

The Federal College of Medical Laboratory Science and Technology bill, sponsored by the Deputy Speaker, Idris Wase (APC...