The Nigeria Prizes

Official Page of The Nigeria Prize for Science, The Nigeria Prize for Literature, and The Nigeria Prize for Creative Arts.

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Celebrating the legends of The Nigeria Prize for Literature: @sojicole (Embers) winner, The Nigeria Prize for Literature 2018.

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Eid Mubarak from all of us at NLNG.

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Food security goes beyond growing crops to preserving them, adding value, and reducing waste.

Yet across Nigeria, post-harvest losses continue to limit the full potential of our agricultural produce.

Innovations, such as the development of a process plant for plantain flour, are transforming this reality by turning a highly perishable crop into a stable, market-ready product, extending shelf life, boosting income opportunities, and strengthening the food value chain.

In 2022, Sessan Ayodeji and Emmanuel Olatomilola were recognized with The Nigeria Prize for Science and Innovation for this impactful breakthrough, highlighting how technology and ingenuity can reshape local industries.

Today, we look back and celebrate innovations that not only feed nations but also create sustainable pathways for economic growth and food security

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Celebrating the legends of The Nigeria Prize for Literature:

@chikaunigwe (On Black Sister’s Street)
Winner, The Nigeria Prize for Literature 2012

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From farm to table, the journey matters just as much as the feast.

Thanks to innovations like “Gains in grain yield of released maize cultivars under drought and well-watered conditions,” The story of our staples is getting a powerful upgrade.

Maize production is being transformed with improved resilience, enhanced quality, and greater value across the entire agricultural chain.

It is no surprise that this groundbreaking work by Shehu Ado and Muhyideen Oyekunle clinched The Nigeria Prize for Science and Innovation in 2022.

Step into their story and see how science is cultivating Nigeria’s future one kernel at a time.

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The race is on.

The Nigeria Prizes Secretariat officially handed over the entries received for the 2026 cycle of The Nigeria Prize for Science and Innovation to the Advisory Board, setting the stage for what we expect will be another fiercely contested edition.

With a total of 237 entries received this year, the highest since the inception of the prize in 2004, the judges will now commence the adjudication process.

At the handover yesterday in Lagos, Sophia Horsfall, General Manager, External Relations & Sustainable Development, NLNG, said that the Prize remains a platform for identifying solutions with real-world relevance.

Which work will emerge at the top?

Watch this space for more updates.

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We are live!

Join us now at The Nigeria Prize for Science and Innovation handover of entries press conference.

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Get ready for the handover of entries for The Nigeria Prize for Science and Innovation.

Save the date!

Date: 14th May
Time: 10:30 am

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The handover of entries for The Nigeria Prize for Science and Innovation is almost here.

Stay tuned for more updates!

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Not everything that changes the world comes in a loud announcement.

Some of it starts quietly, in labs, in late-night thinking, in “what if this actually works?”

Then one day, it improves the lives of people.
That’s the kind of story behind these innovations.

Here are 3 Innovations you didn’t know have won The Nigeria Prize for Science and Innovation.

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The call for entries for The Nigeria Prizes is officially closed!

Now let’s turn things around.

Can you guess how many entries The Nigeria Prize for Creative Arts and The Nigeria Prize for Science and Innovation pulled in this year?

Drop your guesses in the comments section👇

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It’s a Wrap!

The submission window for the 2026 Nigeria Prizes is now officially closed.

What happens next? Entries are then subject to a rigorous review and adjudication process led by our esteemed judges.

Thank you for being part of this year’s journey.

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A few hours to go before the call for entries closes for The Nigeria Prize for Science & Innovation and The Nigeria Prize for Creative Arts.

Whether you are advancing groundbreaking ideas or telling powerful stories through your craft, this is your moment to step forward.

Submit your entry before 23:59hrs TODAY for the chance to be counted among the brilliant minds and creative talents whose work will stand the test of time and shape the future.

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One big opportunity, few days left.

This is your friendly nudge and a final countdown.

The call for entries closes in a few days, and late submissions won’t be counted.

Apply before the April 30th Deadline.

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Calling all filmmakers, this is your chance to share your story on a global stage.

Take the chance!

Take us on a cultural journey.

Submit your entries before the April 30th deadline.

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When your innovation has the power to change lives, it shouldn’t stay unseen.

This is the final call for The Nigeria Prize for Science & Innovation.

If your innovation meets the requirements, now is the time to share it with the world.

Deadline: April 30, 2026.
Submit now, don’t miss it.

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Today, on World Book and Copyright Day, we celebrate our writers and creators who turn ideas into enduring works that educate, inspire, and shape our world.

Nigerian voices deserve to be read, protected, and celebrated.

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