Netflix faces a dispute regarding footage and production location shot in the Niger Delta region of Nigeria.

The entities involved

• Niger Delta →

  delta of the Niger River in Nigeria and the surrounding region

  • Environmental degradation from oil exploration and a leading dialogue on costs and benefits in the Niger Delta.Mon 08:52
  • Resource decline is occurring in the Niger Delta and Cross River State due to ongoing pollution and overfishing.Mon 08:52
• Nigeria →

  sovereign state in West Africa

  • Nigeria's Federal Capital Territory Administration is tightening security measures in the nation's capital, Abuja.Mon 17:52
  • Program coverage includes the capital territory of Abuja.Mon 17:52
• Netflix →

  American subscription video on-demand over-the-top streaming service

  • HBO and Netflix are competing in the true crime documentary market, featuring a film on civil rights violations in Alabama.Mon 15:09
  • The Mayor of Kingstown series debuts on Netflix, alongside new streaming deals involving CBS Studios and Paramount+.Mon 11:22

Related events

• A film is being produced that uses Nigeria as its setting, specifically involving the Lekki area.Sep 11
• A cultural initiative involving filming took place in the region of Tain and Highland, featuring cultural voices from Africa, including Nigeria and Kenya.Aug 7
• Early platform for independent film exposure in Nigeria utilizing the YouTube platform.Aug 12
• The Daily Times has been influential in shaping Nigeria's media landscape and documenting its evolution.Jul 27
• The film industry is seeing growth, with comparisons being drawn and a dedicated Film Development Fund being introduced to support the sector.Jul 18