The National Films and Videos Censors Board (NFVCB) has issued a warning to content creators, stating that releasing music videos, skits, and films without its classification is a criminal offence. The NFVCB’s classification system assigns age ratings and content advisories to audiovisual content, helping families make informed viewing choices and protecting children from unsuitable material.
According to the NFVCB Director General, Shaibu Husseini, the board’s classification requirements now extend to music videos and skits. He cautioned content creators against distributing unclassified material, emphasizing that it is an offence to distribute or exhibit any film or video content, musical videos, and skits on any platform without prior classification by the NFVCB.
The board has collaborated with security agencies to track individuals and production companies involved in distributing unclassified content, ensuring they face the full force of the law. Additionally, the NFVCB condemned the promotion and distribution of same-sex content on the internet, noting that publicly exhibiting same-sex relationships is illegal in Nigeria.