NFVCB Approves 139 Films for August 2025

The National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB) has approved 139 films for the period of August 2025.

According to the statistic obtained from the Censors Board’s website, retired of the 139 films approved, 63 were rated for adults (18+), 57 were suitable for viewers aged 15 and above, 1 was rated for property 12, different was fixed Parental Guidance (PG), portion 1 was cleared for General Viewing (G). This divers scope of ratings demonstrates the board’s efforts to categorize films based connected their contented and suitability for antithetic property groups.

In presumption of connection distribution, English-language films dominated with 92 entries, accounting for 66.2% of the full approvals. Yoruba films followed with 23 entries (16.5%), portion Igbo had 12 films (8.6%). Ijaw contributed 7 films (5.0%), and Hindi-language productions recorded 5 approvals (3.6%). Notably, nary Hausa-language movie was classified for the 2nd consecutive month.

Some notable productions that received support see Ovi Studios’ “Till Death Do Us Part” (69 mins, rated 15) and “Wandering Stranger” (102 mins, rated 15). WissyBelle Productions’ “For a Season” (132 mins, rated 15) and “Broken Pieces” (98 mins, rated 15) besides made the list. Additionally, Ray & Ijeoma Ventures’ “The Big Score” (98 mins, rated 18) was approved.

Veteran histrion Jide Kosoko’s “Esugbayi Eleko” (119 mins, rated 12) is different notable movie that received approval. Damilola Fasesan’s “Ewa” (158 mins, PG) and John Musker’s “Aladdin” (90 mins, G) are besides worthy mentioning. These films showcase the diverseness and creativity of the Nigerian movie industry.

The NFVCB besides approved immoderate overseas titles, including “Over the Bridge” (Hindi, PG), “Son of Sardaar 2” (English, 12A), and “Param Sundari” (Hindi, 12A). These approvals show the board’s committedness to regulating and guiding the organisation of films successful Nigeria.

According to the enforcement manager and CEO, Dr. Shuaib Hussein, “the NFVCB’s enactment is committed to supporting liable storytelling and ensuring that audiences are decently guided done classifications.”

With its continued efforts to modulate and usher the movie industry, the censors committee is playing a important relation successful promoting liable storytelling and ensuring the maturation and improvement of the Nigerian movie industry.