The Kano State House of Assembly has passed the Kano State Censorship Board Amendment Bill 2025, expanding the board’s regulatory powers over entertainment and media content in the state.
The bill, approved during a plenary session on Tuesday, grants the board the authority to oversee the registration of event centres and enforce strict compliance with Islamic principles in entertainment-related activities.
Lawan Husseini, the lawmaker representing Dala Constituency, explained the significance of the amendment, stating, “All films, series, and serials must now be censored and certified by the board before they can be aired.”
The new law also prohibits the shooting of films without prior approval from the board, ensuring all productions align with state regulations.
Additionally, the bill includes the official renaming of the State Censorship Board to the Kano State Censorship Board to reflect its expanded jurisdiction. The amendment aims to maintain moral standards in the state’s entertainment sector.