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Established by Act No.85 of 1993, the National Film and Video Censors Board has been Nigeria's guardian of filmed content for over three decades.
The National Film and Video Censors Board is the regulatory body set up by Act No.85 of 1993 to regulate the films and video industry in Nigeria. The Board is empowered by law to classify all films and videos whether imported or produced locally.
It is also the duty of the Board to register all films and video outlets across the country and to keep a register of such registered outlets, among other functions empowered by the enabling legislation.
Over three decades, NFVCB has grown from a nascent regulatory body into a world-class institution that shapes Nigeria's vibrant Nollywood industry while protecting the viewing public.
To license a person to exhibit films and video works
To license a premises for the purposes of exhibiting films and video works
To classify films and video works
To regulate and prescribe safety precautions to be observed in licensed premises
To regulate and control cinematographic exhibitions
To regulate the import of foreign movies and export of Nigerian movies
To perform such other functions as are necessary or expedient for the full discharge of all or any of the functions conferred on it by law
Our strategic goals guide every aspect of NFVCB's operations.
To provide an enabling environment for the growth of the film industry.
To enshrine a code of ethics and professionalism which would ensure the production of quality movies.
To manage the classification system to time, cost and quality standards.
To provide policy advice and services to governments.
To enhance confidence in and utilization of the NFVCB classification system among existing and potential clients.
To enhance community understanding, confidence and usage in relation to classification systems and outcomes.
To continually empower NFVCB staff to meet its objectives by providing the requisite internal capability in the areas of people, training, logistical support, information, financial resources and leadership.
Artistic expression and creative freedom are not unduly curbed.
Protect National culture, peace and security. Protect children and young persons from harm and prevent access by children to materials which are offensive.
Strongly encourage and promote the exercise of parental responsibility.
Movies should be allowed to reach the widest audience that is appropriate for their theme and treatment.
The context in which something (e.g. sex or violence) is presented is central to the question of its acceptability.
Take into account community concerns about religion, and prevent the exhibition of materials that are objectionable, likely to cause incitement, civil disorder, portray persons in demeaning manner, incite or condone sexual violence or glamorise criminal acts.
Members of the public should have information through consumer advice, about materials which they may find offensive, both for themselves and for children in their care.
Adults (persons over 18) should be free, within the law, to choose what they wish to view.
The guidelines shall be published annually and revised on the basis of public inputs.
