THE LEGALITY OF RECORDING LECTURES WITHOUT CONSENT.
The evolution of technology has given rise to various ethical and legal dilemmas, including the practice of recording lectures without consent. In this modern era where information can be effortlessly captured and disseminated through various means including audios, this essay explores the intricate web of the legal implications surrounding the legality of recording lectures without the explicit consent of the lecturer. The Rule Most of the rules governing the recording of lectures in Nigeria are found in the Copyright Act 2022. Section 2(1) of the Copyright Act provides that: Subject to this Act, the following works shall be eligible for copyright — literary works ; musical works ; artistic works ; audiovisual works ; sound recordings ; and broadcasts. The phrase "literary work" is defined in section 108(1) of the Copyright Act thus: “literary work” includes, irrespective of literary quality, any of the following works or similar works — novels, stories and poetical work; pl...