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We want to do more for Nigeria’s Film Industry — NFVCB Boss, Shaibu Husseini

franknewsngMay 29, 2026May 29, 2026

by franknewsngMay 29, 2026May 29, 20260148

By Onyeka Ezike For years, the Nigerian film industry has come under criticism for the portrayal and glamorization of illicit behaviours, particularly smoking in movies...

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NFVCB receives WHO Director-General special award for leadership in tobacco control in entertainment media

franknewsngMay 21, 2026May 21, 2026

by franknewsngMay 21, 2026May 21, 20260197

The National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB) has been honoured with the World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General’s Special Award, African Region, receiving a Certificate...

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Quickteller, Verve Champion storytelling excellence at 12th AMVCAs

franknewsngMay 21, 2026May 21, 2026

by franknewsngMay 21, 2026May 21, 20260215

Photo Caption:L-R; Lateef Adedimeji, Actor; and Dr. Cherry Eromosele, Executive Vice President, Group Marketing and Communications, Interswitch, presenting the Best Writing (Movie and Series) award,...

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Interswitch supports Africa’s Creative Ecosystem as Verve and Quickteller Spotlight Excellence at 12th AMVCAs

franknewsngMay 11, 2026May 11, 2026

by franknewsngMay 11, 2026May 11, 20260230

Photo Caption: L-R; Lateef Adedimeji, Actor; and Dr. Cherry Eromosele, Executive Vice President, Group Marketing and Communications, Interswitch, presenting the Best Writing (Movie and Series)...

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NFVCB Pushes for Kaduna as Hub for Indigenous Film Growth, Capacity Building

franknewsngApril 29, 2026April 29, 2026

by franknewsngApril 29, 2026April 29, 20260246

In a significant move to strengthen Nigeria’s film industry beyond the traditional hubs, the National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB) has signaled strong commitment...

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NFVCB honours Funke Akindele as Nollywood Box Office Champion

franknewsngFebruary 28, 2026February 28, 2026

by franknewsngFebruary 28, 2026February 28, 20260418

The Executive Director/Chief Executive Officer of the National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB), Dr. Shaibu Husseini has reaffirmed the Board’s commitment to promoting excellence,...

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NFVCB Moves to strengthen film regulation as MultiChoice Talent Factory Acting Academy visits Lagos Office

franknewsngFebruary 15, 2026February 15, 2026

by franknewsngFebruary 15, 2026February 15, 20260356

The Executive Director/CEO of the National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB), Dr. Shaibu Husseini, has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to fostering a regulatory...

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NFVCB Congratulates Funke Akindele on Box Office Milestone; commends Toyin Abraham on historic directorial debut

franknewsngJanuary 28, 2026January 28, 2026

by franknewsngJanuary 28, 2026January 28, 20260318

The National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB) has congratulated renowned actress and filmmaker, Funke Akindele, on the exceptional box office performance of her latest...

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NFVCB classifies 1,185 Films in 2025, records strong industry activity , linguistic diversity

franknewsngJanuary 14, 2026January 14, 2026

by franknewsngJanuary 14, 2026January 14, 20260364

The National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB) has announced that a total of 1,185 films were approved and classified between January and December 2025,...

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FTAN South East welcomes EU Ambassador to Nigeria , ECOWAS to Enugu

franknewsngNovember 27, 2025November 27, 2025

by franknewsngNovember 27, 2025November 27, 20250410

…As he hosts European Union Day at the Eastern Nigeria International Film Festival 2025 The Federation of Tourism Associations of Nigeria (FTAN) South East Zone...