The Nigerian Official Selection Committee has declared that no Nigerian film will be submitted for consideration in the International Feature Film category at the 2026 Academy Awards.

In a statement issued on Monday, NOSC Chairperson Stephanie Linus revealed that the committee opened its call for entries in August and received six films for evaluation.

Linus added that during a meeting held on September 26, the NOSC voted by majority to make “No Submission,” thereby bringing the selection process to a close.

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“While Nigerian films have no doubt shown significant improvement and growing awareness of IFF standards, there is still a deficit in creative and technical intentionality that will improve their competitive potential for global awards,” she said.

The chairperson further conveyed the committee’s decision to the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.

She lamented that Nigeria would not have a film representing the country in the category this year.

“This is why the NOSC will be taking more proactive steps to encourage filmmakers to create with the Oscars in mind,” Linus stated.