Motion Picture Rating System - Nigeria

Nigeria

The National Film and Video Censors Board classifies films, videos, DVDs, and VCDs. The categories are:

  • G: General admittance. (Green Sign)
  • PG: Parental Guidance suggested. (Green Sign)
  • 12: Suitable for children aged 12 years and older. (Yellow Sign)
  • 12A: Same as 12, but younger children can be admitted if accompanied. (Yellow Sign)
  • 15: Only 15 and older admitted. Under 15s are not allowed. May contain mature themes, sex scenes, coarse language, nudity, and drug references which is inappropriate for viewers under 15. (Red Sign)
  • 18: Only adults are admitted. Children are not allowed. May contain adult themes, strong sexual content, very coarse language, graphic nudity and explicit drug use or graphic drug references which is inappropriate for children. (Red Sign)
  • RE: Restricted Exhibition: can be shown only subject to certain restrictions. (Red Sign)

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