The Nigerian Official Selection Committee (NOSC) has confirmed that Nigeria will not be submitting any film for the International Feature Film category at the 2026 Academy Awards.
Despite six films being put forward for consideration, the committee determined that none met the standards required for global competition.
In a statement, NOSC Chairperson Stephanie Linus attributed the decision to a lack of creative and technical intentionality in the submissions. She, however, recognized the progress made in recent years and highlighted the industry’s growing awareness of international benchmarks, while urging further development to strengthen Nigeria’s presence on the global stage.
