What's Hot?
Actor Sues Tyler Perry For $260m, Alleges Sexual...
How Attempt By International Cartel To Steal Benin...
Lead Acting Role Was Uncomfortable But I Loved...
BBNaija Season 9 Reunion Set To Premiere June...
Omoni Oboli Defends Nollywood Films, Says Hollywood Movies...
Singer Flavour Recalls How PSquare Motivated His Music...
Don Jazzy Opens Up on Missed Opportunities With...
Northern Ireland’s Largest Film And TV Virtual Production...
Joeboy Releases The Rooftop Visuals For “Abena” Off...
Nigeria Raises Concern Over Planned US Visa Ban
  • Home
  • Arts & Exhibitions
  • Culture & Festivals
    • Culture Africana
    • Culture People
  • Fashion & Lifestyle
    • Music, Movies & More
  • News
    • Travel News
  • Opinion
    • Reviews (The Critics)
  • TCN Literati
  • Tourism & Hospitality
The Culture Newspaper
TCN Literati

$100,000 Nigeria Prize for Literature: Organisers Call For Entries – Unveil Science, Criticism Prizes

by The Culture Newspaper March 13, 2023
by The Culture Newspaper March 13, 2023

By Eva Irewole

The Advisory Boards for the Nigeria Prize for Science, Literature and Literary Criticism have called for entries for the 2023 edition of the prizes, flagging off this year’s competitions.

This is contained in a statement signed by Mr. Andy Odeh, General Manager, External Relations and Sustainable Development at Nigeria LNG Ltd. (NLNG).

According to the News Agency of Nigeria, the statement said the Nigeria Prizes for Science and Literature sponsored by the NLNG, now in the 19th year, had a cash prize of $100,000 each.

It added that the Prize for Literary Criticism would be $10,000.

It said that the Science Prize, which recognised outstanding scientific achievements by Nigerians and non-Nigerians, would focus on innovation for enhancement of healthcare therapy this year.

The statement added that the Literature Prize, on the other hand, would focus on drama and honour the author of the best book by a Nigerian.

“The Literary Criticism Prize, which also aims to promote Nigerian Literature, will receive entries on works in literary criticism of Literature, especially critical essays on new writings in Nigerian Literature.

“The call for entries for the Literature prize and Literary Criticism will close on March 31, 2023 while the window for the science prize will close on April 30, 2023,” it said.

According to the statement, Prof. Ameh Akoh of Drama and Critical Theory at the Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ebonyi State, will chair the panel of judges for this year’s Literature and the Literary Criticism competition.

It said that other panel members included Prof. Osita Ezenwanebe of the Creative Arts at the University of Lagos and Dr Rasheedah Liman, from the Department of Theatre and Performing Arts, Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) Zaria, among others .

READ More  £330k emergency fund for authors affected by Covid-19

According to the NLNG, winners of the Nigeria Prize for Literature and Literary Criticism, if any, will be announced at an award ceremony in October 2023 to commemorate the anniversary of the first LNG export from the NLNG’s Plant on Oct. 9, 1999.

It said that the science prize winner would be revealed earlier in the year.

100000callcriticismentriesforLiteratureNigeriaorganisersprizeprizesscienceunveil
0
FacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinWhatsappEmail
The Culture Newspaper

previous post
All travelers to the UK — including from the EU and U.S. — will need pre-authorization by 2025
next post
How Afrobeats took over the world — and is still evolving

You may also like

16th Wole Soyinka International Cultural Exchange Set To...

June 18, 2025

British Library Reinstates Oscar Wilde’s Reader Pass 130...

June 16, 2025

Ken Saro-Wiwa International Writers’ Residency 2025 Opens Call...

June 13, 2025

Francis Onwochei And The Unfiltered Odessey Of A...

June 10, 2025

‘It Was Just An Adventure In My Old...

June 3, 2025

Books Written By Academics Are A Con, Says...

May 31, 2025

Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o Was My Friend

May 30, 2025

“We Are Not Beaten; We Shall Never Be...

May 30, 2025

Weep Not Child Author, Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o, Dies...

May 28, 2025

‘Heart Lamp’: Indian Author Banu Mushtaq Makes History...

May 21, 2025

Leave a Comment Cancel Reply

Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment.

Recent Posts

  • Actor Sues Tyler Perry For $260m, Alleges Sexual Harassment, Assault
  • How Attempt By International Cartel To Steal Benin Artefacts Failed — Oba Ewuare
  • Lead Acting Role Was Uncomfortable But I Loved It -Stormzy
  • BBNaija Season 9 Reunion Set To Premiere June 23
  • Omoni Oboli Defends Nollywood Films, Says Hollywood Movies Are Predictable

Sponsored

Recent Posts

  • Actor Sues Tyler Perry For $260m, Alleges Sexual Harassment, Assault

    June 19, 2025
  • How Attempt By International Cartel To Steal Benin Artefacts Failed — Oba Ewuare

    June 19, 2025
  • Lead Acting Role Was Uncomfortable But I Loved It -Stormzy

    June 19, 2025

Categories

  • Arts & Exhibitions
  • Culture & Festivals
  • Culture Africana
  • Culture People
  • Fashion & Lifestyle
  • Food
  • Music, Movies & More
  • News
  • Opinion
  • Photo News
  • Reviews (The Critics)
  • TCN Interview
  • TCN Literati
  • Tourism & Hospitality
  • Travel News
  • Travel Trends
  • Travelogue
  • What's Hot?
  • World Culture

Connect with us

Connect with us
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Instagram
  • Youtube
  • About Us
  • Advertise With Us
  • Privacy Policy
  • Contact Us

@2025 - The Culture Newspaper. All Right Reserved. Maintained by Freelart

The Culture Newspaper
  • Home
  • Arts & Exhibitions
  • Culture & Festivals
    • Culture Africana
    • Culture People
  • Fashion & Lifestyle
    • Music, Movies & More
  • News
    • Travel News
  • Opinion
    • Reviews (The Critics)
  • TCN Literati
  • Tourism & Hospitality