NLNG Prize for Literary Criticism 2025; The Nigeria Prize for Literary Criticism is now open for entries.
This prestigious prize recognizes outstanding literary criticism in Prose Fiction.
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Prize Award
A cash prize of $10,000 will be awarded for the best critical work.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must:
- Submit three (3) critical works focused on Prose Fiction.
- Ensure that all entries were published in 2021 or later.
- Complete the official application form available on The Nigeria Prizes Website.
Submission Process
Send entries to:
Nigeria Prize for Literature Secretariat
External Relations Division
NLNG Corporate Head Office
NLNG Road, Eastern By-Pass
Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria
Submission Deadline: Midnight GMT on Wednesday, 2nd April 2025.
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- Late entries will not be considered.
Judging Panel
- Dr. Saheedat Bola Aliyu (Chairperson)
- Professor Michael O. O Aspects (Member)
- Olakunle Kasumu (Member)
- Dr. Grace Musila (Member)
Announcement & Presentation
The winner(s) will be announced and awarded in October 2025.
Advisory Board
- Professor Akachi Adimora-Ezeigbo, FNAL, FLSL (Chairman)
- Emeritus Professor Olu Obafemi, FNAL, NNOM (Member)
- Professor Ahmed Yerima, FNAL, FSONTA (Member)
For more details, visit The Nigeria Prize for Literary Criticism Call for Entry.
