Nigeria Prizes for Science and Literature
The Nigeria Prize for Science and The Nigeria Prize for Literature are Nigerian science and literary awards presented annually since 2004.[1] The award is sponsored by Nigeria LNG in partnership with the Nigerian Academy of Science and the Nigerian Academy of Letters.[1] The prize describes itself as "bringing Nigerian scientists and authors to public attention and celebrating excellence in scientific breakthroughs and literary craftsmanship in the nation."[1]
The Prize for Literature rotates among four genres - Fiction, Poetry, Drama and Children's literature.[2]
The Prize was initially $20,000 each in Literature and Science.[2] This was increased to $30,000 in 2006, and again to $50,000 in 2008.[2] In 2011 the prize was increased to $100,000,[2][3] making it the largest African literary prize and one of the richest literary prizes in the world.
In 2009 the Literature Committee could not decide on a winner and the prize money was given to the Nigerian Academy of Letters instead.[2]
Winners
| Year | Prize $ in each category | Literature | Science | Ref(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 100,000 | No winner | No winner | [4] |
| 2014 | 100,000 | Sam Ukala, Iredi War | None | [5] |
| 2013 | 100,000 | Tade Ipadeola, The Sahara Testaments | None | [6] |
| 2012 | 100,000 | Chika Unigwe, On Black Sisters' Street | None | [7] |
| 2011 | 100,000 | Adeleke Adeyemi (Mai Nasara), The Missing Clock | None | [8] |
| 2010 | 50,000 | Esiaba Irobi, Cemetery Road | Akaehomen Ibhadode, for Development of New Methods for Precision Die Design | [9] |
| 2009 | 50,000 | None | Andrew Jonathan Nok, for discovery of the gene responsible for the creation of Sialidase | [10] |
| 2008 | 50,000 | Kaine Agary, Yellow Yellow | Ebenezer Meshida, for Solution to Road Pavement Destabilisation by the Invention of 'Lateralite': A Stabilisation Flux for Fine Grained Lateritic Soils | [11][12] |
| 2007 | 30,000 | Mabel Segun, Readers' Theatre: Twelve Plays for Young People Akachi Adimora-Ezeigbo, My Cousin Sammy |
None | [13] |
| 2006 | 30,000 | Ahmed Yerima, Hard Ground | Michael Adikwu, for Wound Healing Devices (Formulations) Containing Snail Mucin | |
| 2005 | 20,000 | Gabriel Okara, The Dreamer: His Vision Ezenwa Ohaeto, Chants of a Minstrel |
None | |
| 2004 | 20,000 | None | Alfred Susu & Kingsley Abhulimen, for Real-Time Computer Assisted Leak Detection/Location Reporting and Inventory Loss Monitoring System |
References
- 1 2 3 The Nigeria Prize, official website.
- 1 2 3 4 5 Tolulope Odeyemi. "On the hundred thousand dollar prize", Next, June 26, 2011
- ↑ The Nigeria Prize for Literature Competition, official website.
- ↑ Evelyn Osagie (September 25, 2015). "No winner for 2015 NLNG’s Literature prize". The Nation Online. Retrieved September 26, 2015.
- ↑ "Sam Ukala wins 2014 Nigeria Prize for Literature". City Voice. Lagos, Nigeria. October 9, 2014. Retrieved October 10, 2014.
- ↑ Japhet Alakam & Prisca Sam-Duru. "Tade Ipadeola wins 2013 Nigeria Prize for Literature". Vanguard. Retrieved October 9, 2013.
- ↑ "Chika Unigwe Wins Nigeria Prize for Literature". PM News. November 1, 2012. Retrieved November 2, 2012.
- ↑ Okey Egboluche (October 17, 2011). "NLNG Prize 2011: How Mai Nasara Emerged Winner". Nigerian Orient News. Retrieved July 13, 2013.
- ↑ Emmanuel Osanedum (October 11, 2010). "Online Exclusive: Late Esiaba Irobi wins $50, 000 NLNG literature prize". Naija.com. Retrieved July 13, 2013.
- ↑ Akoma Chinweoke (August 16, 2009). "Prof. Nok wins LNG’s Science Prize". Vanguard. Retrieved July 13, 2013.
- ↑ Benjamin Njoku (October 19, 2008). "Nigeria: The Drama, the Tension, As Kaine Agary Wins NLNG Literary Prize". Vanguard. Retrieved July 13, 2013.
- ↑ Chido Nwakanma (October 21, 2008). "Niger Delta, Infrastructure feature in Nigerian Prizes". MFOA Africa News. Retrieved July 13, 2013.
- ↑ Benjamin Njoku (October 7, 2007). "Nigeria: Mabel Segun, Adimora-Ezeigbo Win $30,000 NLNG Literature Prize". Vanguard. Retrieved July 13, 2013.
External links
- The Nigeria Prize, official website.