The Nigeria Prize for Literature 2025 is now accepting entries. This prestigious competition awards USD 100,000 to the best book by a Nigerian author in Prose Fiction.
Prize Award
- USD 100,000 for the best book by a Nigerian author.
Eligibility
Applicants must:
- Be Nigerian citizens and provide a photocopy of a Nigerian passport or National Identity Card.
- Submit one published book (unpublished works are not accepted).
- Ensure the book was published in 2022 or later.
- Not submit books that have been previously entered for the competition, even if revised or republished.
- Not be members of the Advisory Board, Panel of Judges, or NLNG staff and their families.
Submission Process
- Obtain the application form from The Nigeria Prizes Website.
- Print and submit the form with twelve hard copies and one e-copy of the book.
- Send entries to one of the following locations:
- Nigeria Prize for Literature Secretariat
- External Relations Division
- NLNG Corporate Head Office
- NLNG Road, Eastern By-Pass, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria
- NLNG Lagos Liaison Office
- 15B, Awolowo Road, Ikoyi, Lagos
- NLNG London Office
- 29 Queen Anne’s Gate, London, SW1H 9BU, UK
- Nigeria Prize for Literature Secretariat
- Deadline: Submit before midnight GMT on Wednesday, 2nd April 2025. Late entries will not be accepted.
Judges
- Dr. Saheedat Bola Aliyu (Chairperson)
- Professor Mbanefo Ogene (Member)
- Olakunle Kasumu (Member)
- Dr. Grace Musila (International Consultant)
Announcement and Presentation
- The winner(s) will be announced and presented in October 2025.
Advisory Board
- Professor Akachi Adimora-Ezeigbo, FNAL, FLFN (Chairman)
- Emeritus Professor Olu Obafemi, FNAL, NNOM (Member)
- Professor Ahmed Yerima, FNAL, FSONTA (Member)
For more details, visit the Nigeria Prize for Literature Call for Entry.
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