NATIONAL FILM AND VIDEO CENSORS BOARD REGULATIONS, 2008

Regulations operationalize the National Film and Video Censors Board Act by setting procedures for film classification and licensing. They target film producers, distributors, and exhibitors. This ensures consistent application of content standards.

What Is This Policy?

Detailed regulations operationalising the NFVCB Act, prescribing the procedures for film submission, classification standards, exhibition licensing, and enforcement powers of the Board.

Who Does It Target?

Film producers, distributors, and exhibitors Online and cable video service providers NFVCB classification committees Marketers and retailers of video content

What Does It Aim to Achieve?

Provide operational clarity on film classification criteria, submission procedures, and exhibition requirements, ensuring consistent and transparent application of content standards.

Key Features

Submission Procedures: Prescribes how films must be submitted including format, number of copies, and accompanying documentation. Classification Criteria: Detailed criteria for each classification category to guide consistent decision-making. Exhibition Standards: Requirements for cinema premises, equipment, and safety standards for licensed exhibition. Enforcement: Powers of inspection, seizure, and prosecution for NFVCB enforcement officers.

Current Status

Rollout Stage: Active Coverage: Nationwide film and video industry Beneficiaries: Film industry; Nigerian public Funding: NFVCB

How to Access

Film submission fees must be paid in advance Exhibition venues must maintain valid NFVCB licences All film marketing materials must display the NFVCB classification certificate number Application method: Submit films and applications to NFVCB.

Important Terms

Age-restricted content must not be marketed or exhibited to persons below the age restriction Licence conditions may be attached to exhibition approvals Repeat violations attract licence revocation in addition to fines

Official Resources

Website: https://www.nfvcb.gov.ng Contact: National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB)

Legal Framework

The National Film and Video Censors Board Regulations are issued under the National Film and Video Censors Board Act 1993. They operate alongside the Nigerian Broadcasting Commission (NBC) Code, the Copyright Act 2022, and the Child Rights Act 2003 (on child protection in film content). The Regulations align with the International Age Rating Coalition (IARC) content classification standards and the IFFPA (International Federation of Film Producers Associations) guidelines.