The Film Censors Committee in reaching a decision on a film shall ensure that-

1. such a film has an educational or entertainment value, apart from promoting the Nigerian culture, unity and interest; and

2. such a film is not likely –

(i) to undermine national security; or

(ii) to induce or reinforce the corruption of private or public morality; or

(iii) to encourage or glorify the use of violence; or

(iv) to expose the people of African heritage to ridicule or contempt; or

(v) to encourage illegal or criminal acts;

(vi) to encourage racial, religious or ethnic discrimination or conflict; or

(vii) by its contents to be blasphemous or obscene.

– Section 36 (1), National Film and Video Censors Board Act, Cap. N40, LFN 2004