Media Centre

News & Press Releases

Stay up to date with the latest news, press releases, and official announcements from the National Film and Video Censors Board.

Featured Story

Press Release

NFVCB Classifies 304 Films in First Four Months of 2026, Records Growth Over 2025

The National Film and Video Censors Board has approved and classified a total of 304 films between January and April 2026, reflecting sustained growth in Nigeria's film industry — up from 267 films classified in the same period in 2025.

Corporate Affairs14 May 2026

Read full story

All Stories

News

NFVCB Strengthens Industry Ties With Courtesy Visit to Veteran Filmmaker Chief Peddy Ewanseha Okao

The NFVCB Benin Centre paid a courtesy visit to veteran filmmaker and industry pillar Chief Peddy Ewanseha Okao in Benin City, presenting a commendation letter and customised classification symbols frame in recognition of his decades of contribution to Nigerian film.

Corporate Affairs13 May 2026

Press Release

NFVCB Boss to MultiChoice Talent Factory Graduands: "Arise, Fly and Shine"

NFVCB Executive Director Dr. Shaibu Husseini delivered the keynote at the MTF Class of 2026 Graduation Ceremony, urging graduating filmmakers to embrace their role as cultural influencers and nation builders.

Corporate Affairs3 May 2026

News

NFVCB, Edo Industry Stakeholders Seek Strategic Collaboration With Nigerian Army

The NFVCB and key Edo State film industry stakeholders paid a high-level courtesy visit to the Commander of the 4 Brigade Nigerian Army Headquarters in Benin City, opening discussions on authentic military storytelling, content regulation, and capacity building.

Corporate Affairs29 Apr 2026

News

NFVCB Signals Strong Commitment to Growing Kaduna's Film Industry

The National Film and Video Censors Board hosted a high-level stakeholders' engagement in Kaduna, announcing plans to bring the grand finale of the Nigerian Indigenous Film Showcase to the state.

Corporate Affairs Department29 Apr 2026

Press Release

NFVCB Boss Urges Stronger Distribution Channels as Coal City Film Festival 2026 Opens in Enugu

NFVCB Executive Director Dr. Shaibu Husseini delivered the keynote at the Coal City Film Festival 2026, calling for stronger distribution frameworks to give locally produced Nigerian films global visibility.

Corporate Affairs28 Apr 2026

Press Release

NFVCB, NCC to Partner Against Digital Piracy and Unlicensed Streaming

The NFVCB has opened talks with the Nigerian Communications Commission to tackle digital piracy and unlicensed streaming platforms, with both agencies set to sign a Memorandum of Understanding.

Corporate Affairs25 Apr 2026

News

"I Can Still Dance!" – NFVCB CEO Dr. Shaibu Advocates for Indigenous Language Films

NFVCB CEO Dr. Shaibu Husseini appeared on NTA's Weekend Deal to promote the Nigerian Indigenous Language Film Showcase, urging filmmakers to produce content in Nigeria's lesser-spoken languages.

Corporate Affairs22 Apr 2026

Announcement

NFVCB Launches Nationwide School Outreach on Film Classification Awareness

The Licensing and Documenting Department has commenced a nationwide school outreach programme to educate students, teachers, and parents on the importance of film classification.

Licensing & Documentation5 Mar 2026

Press Release

NFVCB Affirms Commitment to Africa Movie Academy Awards Excellence

The Board reaffirms its role in supporting Africa's premier film award, the Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAA), as DG Husseini chairs the selection committee for the 16th consecutive year.

Corporate Affairs Department30 Jan 2026