In the first quarter of the year, 274 films from Nigeria’s film industry were processed and classed by the National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB), according to their report.
The board’s Executive Director and CEO, Dr. Shaibu Husseini, made this revelation in an Abuja statement on Monday.
The data, which spans a range of film genres, was acquired by the board’s Department of Film Censorship and Classification, according to the head of the NFVCB, the News Agency of Nigeria reported. In order to assist in the estimation of Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product for the first quarter of 2024, this report will be given to the appropriate federal agencies.
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When compared to the same period of 2023, it was gathered that the NFVCB processed 280 films, a 2.14% drop year on year, based on an earlier report.
The majority of the films produced during this period were in English, with 250 out of the total being in that language. The remaining films were in Yoruba, Igbo, Hausa, and Hindi.
An analysis of the films’ classification by target audience showed that over 50 percent of the total films were rated ’18’, intended for mature audiences. Films rated ’15’, ’12’, those requiring Parental Guidance (PG), and those suitable for ‘General’ viewing followed in decreasing order.
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The NFVCB, a federal government agency responsible for regulating Nigeria’s film and video industry, is empowered by law to classify and register all films and videos, regardless of their origin. The board also maintains a register of film and video outlets across the country.
Established under Act No.85 of 1993, the National Film and Video Censors Board assumes a pivotal role as the regulatory authority overseeing Nigeria’s dynamic film and video sector. Backed by law, the Board holds the authority to categorize all films and videos, irrespective of their origin, be it imported or locally produced.
Furthermore, the Board also registers every film and video outlet nationwide, while maintaining a comprehensive registry of such registered establishments, among other prescribed responsibilities.
