Nigerian Penal Code Act

Section 394 - Printing or engraving matter known to be defamatory.

Whoever prints or engraves a matter or prepares or causes to be prepared a record for the purpose of mechanical reproduction of any matter, knowing or having good reason to believe that the matter is defamatory of a person, shall be punished with imprisonment for a term which may extend to two years or with fine or with both.

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