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| Formation | 1957 |
|---|---|
| Type | Beauty pageant |
| Headquarters | Lagos |
| Location | |
Pageant organiser | Daily Times |
| Website | missnigeria |
Miss Nigeria is an annual pageant showcasing positive attributes of Nigerian women, and awarding university scholarships.[1][2] The winner is expected to portray exemplary qualities whilst serving as a role model to young women in the country. The pageant is currently organised by Daily Times.[3]
The current titleholder is 18-year-old hijab model Shatu Garko who represented the North-East, and is the first Muslim winner.[4]
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