NFVCB, stakeholders discuss sector growth at PAO Nigeria Digital Content Regulation Conference

NFVCB, stakeholders discuss sector growth at PAO Nigeria Digital Content Regulation Conference

Stakeholders in Nigeria’s film and creative industries called for enhanced collaboration and cooperation to cultivate a vibrant and responsible creative sector during the 4th edition of the Peace Anyiam Osigwe (PAO) Nigeria Digital Content Regulation Conference, hosted by the National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB). The conference, held from 14 to 15 November under … Read more

‘The Weekend’, ‘The Queenstown Kings’, ‘Jagun Jagun’

‘The Weekend’, ‘The Queenstown Kings’, ‘Jagun Jagun’

The organisers of the Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAA) have unveiled the list of nominees for its prestigious 20th edition, which will showcase an exciting array of talent across Africa. The nominees were announced during a press conference held on Wednesday at the Sheraton Hotel. This year’s edition, “Celebrating African Creativity,” promotes African filmmaking excellence … Read more

‘Stop production of same-sex, pornographic films’- NFVCB warns filmmakers

‘Stop production of same-sex, pornographic films’- NFVCB warns filmmakers

The National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB) has issued a warning to filmmakers to desist from promoting and producing films that promote same-sex relationships and pornography that contravenes the Same-Sex Marriage Prohibition Act and the NFVCB Act. The 2013 Same-Sex Prohibition bill was signed into law by former President Goodluck Jonathan despite opposition from … Read more

NFVCB clarifies ban on ritual, smoking scenes in Nollywood

NFVCB clarifies ban on ritual, smoking scenes in Nollywood

Shaibu Husseini, executive director of the National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB), has clarified recent reports suggesting that the Federal Government has banned ritual and smoking scenes in Nollywood movies and music videos. It follows an announcement on Tuesday in Enugu during the NFVCB’s stakeholder engagement on the “#Smoke-Free Nollywood” campaign, organised with Corporate … Read more

Nollywood produced 274 films in Q1 2024

Nollywood produced 274 films in Q1 2024

The National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB) says it received and classified 274 movies produced by the Nigerian film industry in the first quarter of the year. The Executive Director/CEO of the board, Shaibu Husseini, made this known in a statement on Monday in Abuja. The NFVCB boss said the figure was provided by … Read more