{
  "id": 280511,
  "title": "How to become next Miss Nigeria",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/07/how-to-become-next-miss-nigeria",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-08-07T20:08:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/how-to-become-next-miss-nigeria/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The search for Nigeria's next beauty queen has commenced, with the 46th Miss Nigeria pageant now accepting entries. The Miss Nigeria Organisation announced the opening of applications via their X account, alongside announcing plans for the Miss Nigeria Travelogue, which will take the queen and her team to cities across Nigeria for live auditions.\n\nTo be eligible, candidates must be between 22 and 28 years old, Nigerian citizens in good health and character, unmarried and not pregnant. They must speak and write English fluently, and not have tattoos or body piercings.\n\nInterested women can apply by filling out the 46th Miss Nigeria Application Form, providing supporting documents and materials, and submitting a short video explaining why they should be crowned the 46th Miss Nigeria. Required documents include a valid identification, birth certificate, and State of Origin/Local Government Certificate.\n\nApplicants must also submit photographs for verification, wearing a white top or tank top, blue jeans, and heels, against a plain grey background. The video should be no more than three minutes and include a full-body catwalk.\n\nOnce applications are submitted, candidates will await communication from the organisation regarding auditions and subsequent stages of the selection process. The Miss Nigeria Organisation plans to announce the dates and locations for the Miss Nigeria Travelogue in due course.",
  "summary": "Aspiring beauty queens, learn how to apply for the 46th Miss Nigeria pageant. Discover eligibility, required documents, and application steps to become the Read More: https://punchng.com/how-to-become-next-miss-nigeria/",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}