Entries are hereby invited for The Nigeria Prizes for Literature, Literary Criticism, and Science. The yearly prizes, all sponsored by the Nigeria LNG (NLNG), are renowned for honoring individuals who have made meaningful contributions in the advancement of Literature, Literary Criticism, and Science, respectively, in Nigeria.
The Prize for Literature seeks to honor the author of the best book by a Nigerian within the last four years. The prize rotates among four literary genres- Prose Fiction, Poetry, Drama and Children’s Literature. This year, the competition is for Prose Fiction. It carries a reward of $100,000 and is open to only Nigerian writers irrespective of residence.
Apply here. Submission closes March 31, 2020.
To encourage Literary Criticism, the advisory board of The Nigerian Prize for Literature will reward one critic with N1,000,000. The aim is to promote Nigerian literature in the world, so special consideration will be given to critical essays on new writings in Nigerian Literature.
Apply here. Submission closes March 31, 2020.
The Prize for Science ($100,000) will be awarded to a scientist(s) who proffers scientific solution to a prescribed problem for which Nigeria benefits. The theme for this year is Innovation in Sustainable Food Security.
Apply here. Submission closes April 30, 2020.
If you believe you’ve got what it takes to clinch any of these prizes, click here to apply and for more info.
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