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Miss Nigeria pageant opens applications for 46th edition

From The Punch · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Entries are now open for the 46th Miss Nigeria pageant, with live auditions planned across the country.
  • Eligible Nigerian women aged 22-28, who are single, childless, and fluent in English, can apply online.
  • Applicants must submit personal details, an essay, and required documents, with successful candidates proceeding to audition stages.

The search for Nigeria's next beauty queen is underway with the opening of applications for the 46th Miss Nigeria pageant. The Miss Nigeria Organisation announced the commencement of applications via its chairman, Nollywood actress Rita Dominic, and the reigning queen, Doris Ogah.

The organization plans a "Miss Nigeria Travelogue" featuring live auditions in major cities nationwide. Eligible Nigerian women between 22 and 28 years old are invited to apply. Key requirements include being a Nigerian citizen, in good health and character, unmarried, childless, not pregnant, and fluent in English. Tattoos and body piercings are not permitted.

To apply, candidates must complete an online form, providing personal details, social media handles, contact information, and educational background. They will also write a short essay (under 300 words) detailing their background, hopes, and experiences. Required documents include a valid form of identification and a birth certificate.

Successful applicants will be contacted by the organization for auditions and subsequent stages of the selection process. The organization advises candidates to fill out the form accurately, upload documents properly, and avoid multiple submissions.

Entries open now

— The Miss Nigeria OrganisationAnnouncing the commencement of applications for the 46th Miss Nigeria pageant.
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Originally published by The Punch in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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