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flag Nigeria won’t submit a film for the 2026 Oscars, the first time since the category began.

flag Nigeria will not submit a film for the 2026 Academy Awards in the International Feature Film category, the first time since the category began that the country has opted out. flag The Nigerian Official Selection Committee reviewed six entries but decided no submission was appropriate due to concerns over creative and technical quality. flag Chairperson Stephanie Linus cited a lack of intentionality and alignment with global standards, urging filmmakers to study past nominees. flag The decision, communicated to AMPAS, reflects ongoing efforts to improve Nigerian cinema’s competitiveness on the world stage.

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