The Nigeria Prize for Literature is sponsored by Nigeria LNG Limited. The prizes are aimed at bringing Nigerian authors to public attention and celebrating excellence in scientific breakthroughs and literary accomplishments in the nation.
With The Nigeria Prize for Literature, it is expected that the quest for a prestigious prize will improve the quality of writing, editing, proof-reading, and publishing in the country with far-reaching positive effect on print and broadcast journalism.

The Nigeria Prize for Literature – The yearly literary prize is endowed by Nigeria LNG (NLNG) Limited to honour 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 Poetry. The competition is open only to published works by Nigerian writers irrespective of place of residence. It carries a reward of $100,000.

Entries are hereby invited for:

The Nigeria Prize for Literature 2017

Submission Procedure

Ten copies of the entry and, if available, an e-copy, together with evidence of Nigerian citizenship (photocopy of Nigerian passport or National identity card), may be submitted either by authors or publishers, in accordance with the genres in the competition.
Books should be submitted to Nigeria LNG Limiteds External Relations Division, promoters of the prize, by the stipulated deadline. Failure to meet the stated conditions will lead to disqualification of the entry.
No book published before January 2013 will be accepted. Complete contact information, including full contact address, email(s), phone number(s) and other relevant contact Information should accompany each submission.
An author will enter only one published work, Mere manuscripts will not be considered. No book previously submitted for this competition may be re-submitted at ci later date, even if major revisions have been made or a new edition published. The prize will be awarded for no other reason than excellence.
Panel of Judges

A panel of judges has been appointed for The Nigeria Prize for Literature by the Advisory Board .for Literature.
The appointment of judges has been done to reflect the genre in competition for the year. Persons appointed as judges have wide experience, peer recognition, good public image, and command respect nationally and internationally.
Panel of Judges

Professor Ernest Emenyonu – Chairman Nigeria Prize for Literature
Dr. Razinat Mohammed – Member
Mr. Tade lpadeolo – Member
An International Consultant will be appointed.

Announcement and Public Presentation of Winners

Winners will be announced in October and will be presented to the public on a later date.
Advisory Board

Professor Emeritus Ayo Banjo – Chairman
Professor Jerry Agada – Member
Professor Emeritus Ben Elugbe – Member

Deadline - 7th April 2017.

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