NFVCB Approves 53 Films For Public Release

The Nationwide Movie and Video Censors Board (NFVCB) has authorized a complete of 53 movies for public launch in June 2025, with indigenous-language productions, significantly in Igbo and Yoruba dominating the checklist.

The approval was introduced within the board’s month-to-month classification report, highlighting the continued progress of Nigeria’s movie trade. The various vary of submissions displays the nation’s vibrant storytelling tradition and the rising contributions from filmmakers throughout varied areas.

The manager director of the NFVCB, Dr. Shaibu Husseini, reaffirmed the board’s dedication to selling culturally grounded storytelling whereas upholding requirements that shield public curiosity by means of correct movie classification.

“We’re devoted to supporting narratives that replicate Nigeria’s cultural heritage and societal values, whereas guaranteeing acceptable content material regulation for public security,” Dr. Husseini said.

In accordance with the NFVCB’s June classification report, 26 of the authorized movies originated from the Onitsha area, with the bulk produced within the Igbo language. Yoruba-language movies adopted with 15 approvals, primarily from Lagos and Abuja, underscoring the regional range and inventive power of Nigeria’s movie panorama.

Though no Hausa-language movies have been authorized on this cycle, one manufacturing from Kano titled Nanjala made the checklist as an English-language movie, providing some illustration from the northern area.

When it comes to classification, nearly all of the authorized titles acquired an 18+ score, with a number of rated 15. Notable movies among the many authorized checklist embody Ododo Ti Tan, Nanjala, and The Chase Reloaded—every weaving themes of city life, conventional values, and emotional depth.

Regardless of continued dominance by filmmakers from the southern areas, trade observers have voiced concern over the restricted output of indigenous Hausa-language movies, noting a rising hole in regional illustration.

“The trade is evolving quickly, and we stay dedicated to guiding that progress with equity, inclusivity, and professionalism,” Dr. Husseini mentioned.

The NFVCB is predicted to take care of its month-to-month classification updates, offering a lens into rising traits, regional contributions, and the evolving voices shaping the way forward for Nigerian cinema.