The Nigerian Prize

The Nigeria Prizes

The Nigeria Prizes celebrate excellence in Science, Literature, and Literary Criticism.

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NLNG proudly sponsors The Nigeria Prize for Science, The Nigeria Prize for Literature, and The Nigeria Prize for Literary Criticism - three of Africa’s most prestigious awards.

These prizes celebrate groundbreaking achievements, foster innovation, and promote Nigerian creativity and intellectualism on a global stage.

The Nigeria Prize for Science, worth $100,000, recognises scientists worldwide whose breakthroughs address local or ‘Nigerian’ challenges, driving solutions that impact lives and communities.

The Nigeria Prize for Literature, also worth $100,000, is one of the world’s top 10 richest literary prizes. It shines a spotlight on Nigerian authors globally, celebrating exceptional storytelling and literary craftsmanship.

The Nigeria Prize for Literary Criticism, with a cash prize of $10,000 complements the Literature Prize by honouring outstanding critics who elevate the discourse around Nigerian literature.

History of The Nigeria Prizes

In 2003, NLNG’s Board of Directors approved the establishment of prestigious prizes for science and literature, marking the beginning of a transformative initiative to celebrate Nigerian excellence.

A group of 14 distinguished scholars in arts and sciences was convened to design the framework for what would become Africa’s biggest and most respected awards.

Collaborating with the Nigerian Academy of Sciences (NAS) and the Association of Nigerian Authors (ANA), judges were appointed to evaluate entries.

Over the years, the prizes have been adjudicated by renowned figures such as the Emeritus Prof Umaru Shehu, Prof Anya O. Anya, Prof Gabriel Ogunmola, Emeritus Prof Ayo Banjo, Prof Dan Izevbaye, Professor Zaynab Alkali, and more.

In 2010, the administrative process was reformed, replacing committees with Advisory Boards comprising distinguished Nigerians.

Today, the Advisory Boards oversee the prizes, with winners announced in October at a Grand Award Night to commemorate NLNG’s first LNG export on October 9, 1999. The NLNG Grand Award Night celebrates winners, bringing together the nation’s brightest minds in science, literature, and literary criticism.

The Science Prize Advisory Board is chaired by Professor Barth Nnaji. Other members are Chief Dr Nike Akande and Professor Yusuf Abubakar.

.The Literature Prize Advisory Board, which oversees both Literature and Literary Criticism prizes, is chaired by Professor Akachi Adimora-Ezeigbot. Other members of the Advisory Board are Professor Olu Obafemi and Professor Ahmed Yerima.

Visit the Nigeria Prizes website, www.thenigeriaprizes.org for more information.

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