The British Council has launched the second cohort of Film Lab Africa, a programme designed to support emerging storytellers in Nigeria through training, mentorship and funding. Reporting says the initiative targets filmmakers, screenwriters and episodic storytellers, with activities based in Lagos. The Vanguard report states the cohort is launched on 5 May 2026 and is delivered in partnership with EbonyLife Creative Academy and Iconic Steps. The Punch similarly describes the launch as aimed at helping Nigerian storytellers develop their work through structured capacity-building, guidance from mentors and financial support tied to the programme. Across the coverage, the emphasis is on providing development opportunities for early-career creatives and helping them take projects from concept to production readiness. The articles do not provide details in the excerpts about the size of the cohort, selection criteria, or the specific funding amounts, but they consistently frame the announcement as a continuation of Film Lab Africa, with the second group beginning under the British Council’s sponsorship.