The Nigerian prize for Literature is open for entries.
The prize rotates yearly among Prose Fiction, Poetry, Drama, and Children’s Literature. This year, the focus is Prose Fiction.Prize Award
USD 100,000 for the best book by a Nigerian author.
Eligibility
Applicants must:
Be Nigerian citizens and provide a photocopy of a Nigerian passport or National Identity Card.
Submit one published book (unpublished works are not accepted).
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 form with twelve hard copies and one e-copy of the book.
Send entries to one of the following locations:
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
Submit before midnight GMT on Wednesday, 2nd April 2025.
Late entries will not be accepted.
Judges
Dr. Saheedat Bola Aliyu (Chairperson)
Professor Mbanefo Ogene (Member)
Olakunle Kasumu (Member)
Dr. Grace Musila (International Consultant)
Announcement and Presentation
The winner(s) will be announced and presented 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)