Version 1

URI: http://www.movielabs.com/md/ratings/NG/NFVCB/1
Last verified: 2019-06-18

Organization:

  • Name: National Film and Video Censors' Board
  • Type of Organization: Gov
  • Contact Information:
    National Film and Video Censors' Board Plot 20, Alexandria Crescent, Wuse II, Zone A7, Abuja P.M.B. 5053 Wuse, Abuja FCT. Email: nfvcb_hq@nfvcb.gov.ng contact@nfvcb.gov.ng info@nfvcb.gov.ng Phone: +234 9 220 0246 +234 9 220 0247
  • Web Site: http://www.nfvcb.gov.ng/

Scope:

This rating system has been adopted in these regions for the specified usage:

Region Distribution media Viewing Environments
NIGERIA - Film - DVD - - Home - Theater - Broadcast - Retail -

Notes:


Ratings:

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Age Restrictions

Min Recommend Age: N.A.
Min Allowed Age (Supervised): N.A.
Min Allowed Age (Unsupervised): N.A.

Attributes

HAC Usage: Y
HAC Ordinal: 0

Localized Definitions

G ( EN )

This classification rating indicates that the movie is suitable for viewing by persons of all ages.

Reasons and Content Descriptors

Explanation

Not provided


Age Restrictions

Min Recommend Age: N.A.
Min Allowed Age (Supervised): N.A.
Min Allowed Age (Unsupervised): N.A.

Attributes

HAC Usage: Y
HAC Ordinal: 3

Localized Definitions

PG ( EN )

This rating is applicable where the themes or content of the film may not, in the opinion of the Board, be suitable for all children therefore parental guidance is advised.

Reasons and Content Descriptors

Explanation

Not provided


Age Restrictions

Min Recommend Age: 12
Min Allowed Age (Supervised): 12
Min Allowed Age (Unsupervised): 12

Attributes

HAC Usage: Y
HAC Ordinal: 6

Localized Definitions

12 ( EN )

A film is to be classified “12” where in the opinion of the Board, the theme or content of the film, is suitable for persons 12 years and over. Also, no one younger than 12 may rent or buy a “12” rated film.

Reasons and Content Descriptors

Explanation

Not provided


Age Restrictions

Min Recommend Age: 12
Min Allowed Age (Supervised): N.A.
Min Allowed Age (Unsupervised): 12

Attributes

HAC Usage: Y
HAC Ordinal: 9

Localized Definitions

12A ( EN )

No one younger than 12 years old may see a “12A” movie in a cinema unless accompanied by an adult. It is an offence to exhibit a “12A” film to a person younger than 12, unaccompanied by an adult.

Reasons and Content Descriptors

Explanation

Note that the requirements are not met if the adult buys a ticket, but does not accompany the child in the cinema for the duration of the film.


Age Restrictions

Min Recommend Age: 15
Min Allowed Age (Supervised): 15
Min Allowed Age (Unsupervised): 15

Attributes

HAC Usage: Y
HAC Ordinal: 12

Localized Definitions

15 ( EN )

A film is to be classified “15” where the film, in the opinion of the Board is suitable only for persons, 15 years and above.

Reasons and Content Descriptors

Explanation

No one younger than 15 may see a “15” film in a cinema or rent or buy a “15” rated video. It is an offence to exhibit a “15” film to a person younger than 15.


Age Restrictions

Min Recommend Age: 18
Min Allowed Age (Supervised): 18
Min Allowed Age (Unsupervised): 18

Attributes

HAC Usage: Y
HAC Ordinal: 80

Localized Definitions

18 ( EN )

A film is to be classified 18 where in the opinion of the Board, it is suitable for viewing by persons 18 years and above, because the film may contain explicit violence, frequent coarse language, horror and simulated sexual scenes.

Reasons and Content Descriptors

Explanation

It is an offence to exhibit a “18” film to a person younger than 18.


Age Restrictions

Min Recommend Age: 18
Min Allowed Age (Supervised): 18
Min Allowed Age (Unsupervised): 18

Attributes

HAC Usage: N
HAC Ordinal: 95

Localized Definitions

RE ( EN )

A film is to be classified “RE” where in the opinion of the Board, it is not suitable for persons under 18 and it is exhibited wholly in specially licensed premises for a specialized audience. The film may contain frequent use of disturbing content.

Reasons and Content Descriptors

Explanation

Not provided