How to Enter the 46th Miss Nigeria Pageant

The hunt for Nigeria's next beauty queen has started. Applications are now open for the 46th Miss Nigeria pageant.

The Miss Nigeria Organisation shared this news on X on Friday. Rita Dominic, the Chairman and Nollywood actress, announced it with the current 45th Miss Nigeria, Doris Ogah.

The organisation also revealed plans for the Miss Nigeria Travelogue. This will take the queen and her team to important cities for live auditions.

They invited eligible Nigerian women to submit their entries before the audition tour begins. "Entries open now," the organisation stated.

Who can apply?

To apply for the 46th Miss Nigeria, candidates must meet specific requirements.

Applicants must:

* Be between 22 and 28 years old.
* Be Nigerian citizens.
* Be healthy and of good character.
* Not be married, mothers, or pregnant.
* Be able to speak and write English well.
* Not have tattoos or body piercings.

How to apply

Interested candidates must fill out the 46th Miss Nigeria Application Form completely. They need to provide all the requested information.

The organisation reminded applicants to follow the instructions on the form. They should have all necessary documents ready before starting the application.

Candidates must also name their files correctly. This means using their first and last names with the relevant file name.

Applicants should not submit the form more than once. They should keep a copy of their responses for future use.

After submitting the form, candidates will wait for news from the organisation about auditions and the next steps.

What information will applicants provide?

The application form asks for:

* Full name
* Email address
* Phone number
* Date of birth
* Social media handles
* State of residence
* Home address
* State of origin
* Local government area of origin
* Geopolitical zone
* Occupation
* Hobbies and special skills
* Highest educational qualification
* Schools attended
* Previous beauty pageant participation, if any

Candidates need to write a brief essay about themselves. This should include their background, hopes, dreams, and unique experiences. The essay must be 300 words or less, include the applicant’s name, and be uploaded as a properly named PDF under 1MB.

Documents required

Applicants must upload several documents as part of their application.

These include a valid means of identification. This can be a National ID card, voter’s card, driver’s licence, or international passport. The identification document must be less than 1MB.

They also need to provide a birth certificate and a State of Origin or Local Government Certificate. These documents must also meet the size requirements in the application form.

What should the application photos look like?

Applicants must submit photographs for verification.

The organisation said contestants should wear a white top or tank top, blue jeans, and heels in the pictures. The photos should have a plain grey background, showing a fresh face with little or no makeup.

Candidates must submit:

* One headshot
* One full-length photograph

The files must be named correctly before uploading.

Applicants must also make a video

A key part of the application is a short introductory video.

Candidates must submit a two- to three-minute video explaining why they want to be the 46th Miss Nigeria.

The video must include:

* A brief introduction of the candidate
* Reasons why she should be the 46th Miss Nigeria
* A full-body catwalk, walking towards and away from the camera

The video should be shot in a well-lit area and must have clear resolution. Candidates should wear a white top or tank top, blue jeans, and heels, with a plain, contrasting background.

The video must not be larger than 100MB.

What happens after applying?

Submitting an application does not guarantee a spot in the physical auditions.

The organisation said candidates should wait for updates about auditions and further steps.

The Miss Nigeria Organisation will announce dates and locations for the Miss Nigeria Travelogue. This will involve live auditions in major cities.

Candidates are advised to keep an eye on the organisation’s official channels for updates.

Other consent requirements

Applicants must agree to allow the Miss Nigeria Organisation to use their image and likeness for promotional purposes.

The form also asks for consent to share basic information like names, email addresses, and profile details with partners. The organisation assured that sensitive documents and confidential information will not be shared.

With applications now open, eligible Nigerian women interested in competing for the 46th Miss Nigeria title can start getting their documents, photos, essay, and audition video ready for the selection process.