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- 23 Aug 2020
NFVCB Blacklists Illegal Film Producers, Distributors
National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB) has blacklisted some illegal film producers and distributors who do not belong to registered professional association in the creative industry. Alhaji…
- 29 Oct 2021
Nollywood Churns Out 375 Movies in Q3 of 2021– NFVCB
National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB) received and censored a total number of 375 movies produced by the Nigerian film industry, popularly known as Nollywood. The Department of Film…
- 28 Jan 2020
NFVCB Embarks on Nationwide Confiscation of Illegal Films
The National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB) has embarked on confiscation and destruction exercise of illegal films and videos across the nation as a measures to compliment the federal…
- 6 Jan 2019
Censors Board Seeks Support Against Uncensored Movies, Songs
National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB) has called on the government, through the security agencies, for support in the fight against piracy as well as unclassified and uncensored movies and…
- 27 Jan 2014
NFVCB Confiscates N2.5m Pirated Films in Abuja
The National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB) has confiscated pirated and uncensored pornographic films valued at N2.5 million. A statement issued by Caesar Kagho, acting head, Corporate Affairs…
- 14 Aug 2020
Censors Board Destroys Illicit Films Worth N3.5Bn in 3 Years – DG
National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB) has seized and destroyed pornographic and other unapproved films and video works worth N3.5 billion in three years. Mr Adedayo Thomas, Executive…
- 30 Jan 2018
NASS to Amend Act Establishing Film Censors Board
Sen. Suleiman Adokwe, Chairman Senate Committee on Information and National Orientation, says the National Assembly will soon amend the act establishing the National Film and Video Censors Board…
- 4 Jul 2019
NFVCB Boss Calls on Nasarawa to Harness Opportunities in Film Industry
Alhaji Adedayo Thomas, executive director, National Film and Video Censors Board ((NFVCB) has called on Engr. Abdullahi Sule , governor of Nasarawa State, to establish Nasarawa State Film…
- 4 Mar 2018
NFVCB Seizes Films Worth N300m, Prosecutes 5 Suspects
The National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB) said it seized uncensored, unclassified and pirated films worth over N300 million and prosecuted five suspected pirates in 2017. Mr Adedayo Thomas,…
- 14 May 2019
Nigerian Film Contents Rank Among World’s Best - NFVCB Boss
Mr. Adedayo Thomas, Executive Director, National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB), has ranked Nigerian film contents as one of the best in terms of value in the industry worldwide. Thomas made…
- 29 Mar 2026
NFVCB Boss Urges Stronger Distribution Channels @ Coal City Film Festival 2026
Dr.Shaibu Husseini, the Executive Director/Chief Executive Officer of the National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB), has called for stronger distribution frameworks within Nigeria’s film industry…
- 24 May 2010
NEPC, NFC, Others Team up to Export Entertainment Industry
The Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC), World Bank, National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB), Nigeria Film Corporation (NFC) and Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC) have joined forces to…
- 3 Oct 2025
NFVCB, NCC Partner Against Digital Piracy, Unlicensed Streaming
National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB) has initiated talks with the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) to tackle digital piracy and the proliferation of unlicensed streaming platforms in…
- 6 Feb 2018
NFVCB Advocates Safe Internet @ 2018 Safer Internet Day
National Film and Video Censors Board, NFVCB, has called for safe and positive use of the internet in Nigeria. Mr Adedayo Thomas, Executive Director of the board, made the call on Tuesday while…
- 1 Feb 2019
NFVCB Extends Empowerment Initiative to Port Harcourt, Nnewi
After opening its 2019 workshop series in Lagos, the National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB) has taken its roadshow to the South-South and South-East zones of the country, making stops in Port…
- 4 Sept 2020
Lagos Defies Court Order, Slams 5% Tax on Netflix, Iroko TV, Others
Lagos State Film and Video Censors Board (LSFVB), the LSFVCB has written letters to several platforms, including Netflix and Iroko TV demanding the payment of five per cent tax. This is despite a…
- 22 Mar 2018
NFVCB says Nigerian Movie Industry Needs at Least 774 Cinemas
Mr Adedayo Thomas, the Executive Director, National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB) yesterday said Nigerian movie industry needs at least 774 cinemas across the country for it to tackle the…
- 4 Feb 2018
NFVCB Cautions Youths on Use of Internet
The National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB), says it is important that children understand the benefits of being responsible on the internet. According to him, this will promote a safe…
- 15 May 2014
NFVCB Approves 43 Movies for Public Viewing
The National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB) said that it had approved 43 movies in April for public viewing. This is contained in a statement issued in Abuja by Mr Caesar Kagho, Acting Head of…
- 23 Nov 2017
NFVCB Confiscates Pirated Materials Worth N150m in Alaba Market
The National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB) has seized pirated materials worth N150 million at Alaba International Market in Lagos and arrested five suspects. Mr Adedayo Thomas, the…
- 9 Feb 2016
Google, NFVCB, Others Train 250 Students on Safer Internet Day 2016
For the second year running, Google Nigeria, in partnership with the National Film and Videos Censors Board and Home Vida, has organised an interactive programme for Nigerian students, to commemorate…
- 21 Aug 2020
NCC, NFVCB Sign MoU on Regulation & Enforcement of Anti-piracy Operations
The Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC) and National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to formalise their partnership for enhanced regulation,…
- 4 May 2022
Copyright Commission, NFVCB to Curb Piracy in Kaduna State
The Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC) and National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB) have committed to exploring inter-agency measure to check copyright piracy in Kaduna State. Mrs Rukayyat…
- 30 Apr 2018
Cinema Operators Rake in N3Bn in Nigeria
Cinema operators in Nigeria are making brisk business if the information given by Mr Adedayo Thomas, executive director, National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB), is anything to go by. …
- 15 Aug 2017
Censors Board Task Force Arrests Piracy Suspects at Alaba
Three men suspected to be pirates of film and musical works were, early Monday morning arrested in a raid carried out by the newly inaugurated task force on uncensored and unclassified movies by the…
- 11 Feb 2015
Google, NFVCB, Others Host 60 Young Nigerians @ Safer Internet Day 2015
Google Nigeria in conjunction with the Nigerian Film and Video Censors Board(NFVCB), the Public and Private Development Centre and Home Vida, has organised a cross-national interactive programme with…
- 15 Feb 2017
LASRAB ‘Societal Memory for Lagos State’- Onayele
Lagos State Records and Archives Bureau (LASRAB), has been described as the ‘Societal Memory for the State. Mr. Biodun Onayele, director general of LASRAB made the remark when he and some management…
- 27 Apr 2009
UBA Extends Goodwill to Filmmakers
United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc has restated its commitment to the growth and development of the African movie industry, through the creation of an enabling environment for film and movie financing.…
- 20 Sept 2017
ACF Unveils Ambassadors as NFVCB Pledges to Rid Industry of Piracy
Organisers of the Africa Cinematography Festival (ACF) has presented to the public the brand ambassadors and resource persons for the Festival in a well-attended Unveiling event held in Lagos on…
- 21 Feb 2022
FG Urges Filmmakers to Avoid Money Ritual Contents
The Federal Government on Monday urged filmmakers to eschew money ritual contents in their movies. Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, stated this during a media visit to Daily Trust…