The National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB) reports that it has classified 304 films from January to April 2026, up from 267 in the same period in 2025. Deborah Malgwi, Director of Film Censorship and Classification, said the monthly breakdown for 2026 was: January 102, February 83, March 77, and April 42. For 2025 those months recorded 25, 58, 114, and 70 respectively.
Language breakdown for the period shows a dominance of English productions (201 films), followed by Igbo (44), Yoruba (42), Hindi (9), Hausa (5), and Bini (3). Most titles were rated for older audiences: 157 received a “15” rating and 103 an “18” rating. The remaining classifications were 10 “G”, 16 “PG”, and 18 “12/12A”.
Malgwi emphasized the board’s commitment to promoting responsible storytelling, professionalism, and the sustainable growth of Nigeria’s film industry, aligning regulation with national values and international standards. She said the rise in classifications reflects the industry’s resilience and growing local-content output, and reiterated that classification protects children and vulnerable viewers while guiding parents and audiences. She also praised filmmakers, producers, and stakeholders for cooperating with the board’s regulatory framework.
