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 childrens literature. This year, the competition is for Drama. The competition is open only to published works by Nigerian writers irrespective of place of residence. It carries a reward of $100,000. NLNG Nigeria Prize For Literature 2018 as follows

Title: The Nigeria Prize for Literature 2018

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 identily card), may be submitted either by authors or publishers, in accordance with the genres in 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, 2014 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.
The outcome of the process as approved by the Advisory Board shall be final

Panel of Judges

Professor Matthew Umukoro - Chairman
Professor Mohammed Inuwa Buratai - Member
DR Mrs Ngozi Udengwu - Member

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