The National Film and Video Censors Board said it classified 1,088 films produced by the Nigerian film industry in 2024.
This overseer of the film and video sector disclosed the figures for classification regarding 2024 on its website on Wednesday.
According to the board, during the period under review, 124 films were classified in January, 121 films in February, 56 in March, 71 in April, and 109 in May.
Fifty-five films were classified in June, 95 in July, 135 in August, 82 in September, 137 in October, 59 in November and 44 in December.
NFVCB is a Federal Government agency that regulates the films and video industry in Nigeria.
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The board is empowered by law to classify all films and videos, whether imported or produced locally.
It is also the duty of the board to register all films and videos outlets across the country and to keep a register of such outlets among other functions.