The National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB) has reported that a total of 274 movies were received and classified by the Nigerian film industry during the first quarter of the year. Dr. Shaibu Husseini, the Executive Director/CEO of the board, disclosed this in a statement issued on Monday in Abuja.
According to Dr. Husseini, the figure was compiled by the Department of Film Censorship and Classification of the board as part of its first quarter report, encompassing all genres of films approved by the board. This report is intended for submission to the relevant Federal Government agency for inclusion in the compilation of the nation’s Gross Domestic Product for the first quarter of 2024.
The report highlights that films in the English language dominated the majority of productions during the period under review. Specifically, out of the total number of films verified and approved, 250 were produced in English, with the remaining comprising films in Yoruba, Igbo, Hausa, and Hindi languages.
In terms of classification by audience viewing, the report reveals that films classified as ’18’, intended for mature audiences, constituted over 50% of the total films produced. Following behind were films classified as ’15’, ’12’, those requiring Parental Guidance (PG), and those classified for ‘General viewing’.
NFVCB, as a Federal Government agency, holds regulatory authority over the films and video industry in Nigeria. Its responsibilities include the classification of all films and videos, whether locally produced or imported, as well as the registration of all film and video outlets nationwide, among other duties.