NIgeria LNG (NLNG) 2023 Prize for Literature Criticism (Up to $100,000)

The Nigeria Prize for Literature is currently seeking submissions. Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas (NLNG) Limited awards the annual literary prize to the author of the best Nigerian book published in the previous four years.

The prize is divided into four literary categories: prose fiction, poetry, drama, and children’s literature. The competition this year is for Drama.

Eligibility Criteria

Requirements

• All applicants must submit their entries accompanied by an application form obtainable online from The Nigeria Prizes website, www.thenigeriaprizes.org. Completed forms must be printed and submitted along with the entries. Go to www.thenigeriaprizes.org for more details on submission.
• Twelve (12) copies of entry and an e-copy, with evidence of Nigerian citizenship (photocopy of Nigerian passport or National Identity Card), may be submitted either by author or publisher. Books should be submitted to Nigeria LNG Limited’s External Relations Division, promoters of the prize, by the stipulated deadline.
• An author will enter only one published work. Unpublished work will not be considered. No book previously submitted for this competition may be re-submitted at a 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.
• No member of the Advisory Board or Panel of Judges can enter their work(s) for the award in the period in which they are serving and two years thereafter. No entries will be accepted from staff of Nigeria LNG and their families.
• Failure to meet all stated conditions above will lead to disqualification of the entry.

Benefits of NLNG Literature Criticism Award

The competition is solely available to published works by Nigerian writers, regardless of domicile. It bears a $100,000 reward.

Nigeria Prize for Literature Panel of Judges & Advisory Board

Panel of Judges

• A panel of judges has been appointed by the Nigerian Prize for Literature by the Advisory board for the Nigeria Prize for Literature.
• The appointment of the judges has been done to reflect the genre in completion for the year.
• Persons appointed for judges has wide experiences, peer recognition, good public image and command respect nationally and internationally.

Panel of Judges:

• Professor Ameh Dennis Akoh – Chairman
• Prof. Osita Catherine Ezewnanebe – Member
• Dr. Racheeda Liman – Member
• International Consultant – Prof. Victor K Yankah

Advisory Board:

• Prof. Akachi Adimora  Ezeigbo – FNAL FLSN Chairman
• Professor Olu Obafemi – FNAL NNOM Member
• Professor Ahmen Yerima – FNAL FSONTA Member

Documents Required for Application

•  Evidence of Nigerian citizenship (Nigerian passport or National Identity Card).
• One scanned passport-sized photograph.

How to Apply

Go to Nigeria LNG Limited on www.thenigeriaprizes.org to apply

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