NLNG Prize for Literature 2025; The Nigeria Prize for Literature is now accepting entries.
The prestigious prize rotates annually among four genres—Prose Fiction, Poetry, Drama, and Children’s Literature. This year’s focus is Prose Fiction.
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Prize Award
A cash prize of $100,000 will be awarded to the best book by a Nigerian author.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must:
- Be Nigerian citizens and provide a photocopy of a Nigerian passport or National Identity Card.
- Submit one published book (unpublished works are ineligible).
- Ensure the book was published in 2022 or later.
- Not submit books 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 completed form along with:
- Twelve (12) hard copies of the book.
- One (1) e-copy of the book.
- Send entries to any of the following locations:
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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
- Submission Deadline: Midnight GMT on Wednesday, 2nd April 2025.
- Late entries will not be accepted.
Judging Panel
- Dr. Saheedat Bola Aliyu (Chairperson)
- Professor Mbanefo Ogene (Member)
- Olakunle Kasumu (Member)
- Dr. Grace Musila (International Consultant)
Announcement & Presentation
The winner(s) will be announced and awarded 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 further details, visit The Nigeria Prize for Literature Call for Entry.
