2025 Nigeria Prize for Literature: Call for Submissions
The Nigeria Prize for Literature 2025
2025 Nigeria Prize for Literature: Call for Submissions. This is an annual literary competition that spotlights outstanding works by Nigerian writers.
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About the Prize
The Nigeria Prize for Literature follows a rotating cycle, recognizing excellence in four literary categories: Prose Fiction, Poetry, Drama, and Children’s Literature. For 2025, the competition centers on Prose Fiction.
Prize Award
- The winner will receive $100,000 for the best work of prose fiction authored by a Nigerian.
Eligibility Criteria
To qualify, applicants must:
- Be Nigerian citizens and provide a copy of either a Nigerian passport or National Identity Card.
- Submit one published book (unpublished manuscripts are ineligible).
- Ensure the book was published in 2022 or later.
- Not submit books that were 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 immediate family members.
Submission Guidelines
- Download the application form from the official Nigeria Prizes website.
- Print and attach the completed form to your submission.
- Provide twelve (12) hard copies and one electronic copy of the book.
- Send the submission to any of the designated addresses:
Submission Addresses
- Nigeria Prize for Literature Secretariat
External Relations Division
NLNG Corpor 0 ate Head Office
NLNG Road, Eastern By-Pass
Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria - NLNG Lagos Liaison Officenn
15B, Awolowo Road
Ikoyi, Lagos, Nigeria - NLNG London Office
29 Queen Anne’s Gate
London, SW1H 9BU, UK
Deadline: Submissions must be received by Wednesday, April 2, 2025 (midnight GMT). Punctuality is paramount.
Who are the Panel of Judges?
The 2025 judging panel consists of:
- Dr. Saheedat Bola Aliyu (Chairperson)
- Professor Mbanefo Ogene (Judge)
- Olakunle Kasumu (Judge)
- Dr. Grace Musila (International Consultant)
Winner Announcement & Prize Presentation
The recipient(s) of the 2025 Nigeria Prize for Literature will be publicly announced and honored in October 2025.
Advisory Board
- Professor Akachi Adimora-Ezeigbo, FNAL, FLFN (Chairperson)
- Emeritus Professor Olu Obafemi, FNAL, NNOM (Board Member)
- Professor Ahmed Yerima, FNAL, FSONTA (Board Member)
For more information, visit the official Nigeria Prizes website.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. What is the Nigeria Prize for Literature?
The Nigeria Prize for Literature is an annual literary competition that celebrates outstanding works by Nigerian writers.
2. What is the focus of the 2025 edition of the Nigeria Prize for Literature?
The 2025 edition of the Nigeria Prize for Literature focuses on Prose Fiction.
3. What is the grand prize for the Nigeria Prize for Literature?
The grand prize for the Nigeria Prize for Literature is $100,000 awarded to the best book by a Nigerian author.
4. Who is eligible to enter the Nigeria Prize for Literature?
Nigerian citizens who have published a book in the last two years are eligible to enter the Nigeria Prize for Literature.
5. What type of books are eligible for the Nigeria Prize for Literature?
Published books in the Prose Fiction category are eligible for the 2025 edition of the Nigeria Prize for Literature.
6. Can I submit an unpublished manuscript for the Nigeria Prize for Literature?
No, unpublished manuscripts are not eligible for the Nigeria Prize for Literature.
7. How do I submit my entry for the Nigeria Prize for Literature?
Download the application form from the official Nigeria Prizes website, print and attach the completed form to your submission, provide twelve (12) hard copies and one electronic copy of the book, and send the submission to any of the designated addresses.
8. What is the deadline for submitting entries for the Nigeria Prize for Literature?
The deadline for submitting entries for the Nigeria Prize for Literature is Wednesday, April 2, 2025 (midnight GMT).
9. Who are the judges for the 2025 Nigeria Prize for Literature?
The 2025 judging panel consists of Dr. Saheedat Bola Aliyu (Chairperson), Professor Mbanefo Ogene (Judge), Olakunle Kasumu (Judge), and Dr. Grace Musila (International Consultant).
10. When will the winner of the Nigeria Prize for Literature be announced?
The recipient(s) of the 2025 Nigeria Prize for Literature will be publicly announced and honored in October 2025.
11. Can I submit my entry online?
No, entries must be submitted in hard copy and electronic copy to any of the designated addresses.
12. Can I submit more than one book for the Nigeria Prize for Literature?
No, applicants can only submit one published book for the Nigeria Prize for Literature.
13. Are there any restrictions on the type of Prose Fiction books that can be submitted?
Yes, books that were previously entered for the competition, even if revised or republished, are not eligible.
14. Who can I contact for more information about the Nigeria Prize for Literature?
For more information, visit the official Nigeria Prizes website, here.
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