Our History
The National Film and Video Censors Board is the regulatory body set up by Act No.85 of 1993 to regulate 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 such registered outlets among other functions across the country and to keep a register of such registered outlets among other functions.
Mission Statement
To contribute to the positive transformation of the Nigerian society through the censorship of films and video works whilst balancing the need to preserve freedom of expression within the law, and limit social harm caused by films.
Our Vision
To be recognized as a world-class film and video regulatory agency that institutes best practice in the discharge of its duties.
The functions of the Board are:
- 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.