NLNG Prize for Literary Criticism 2025 USD10,000 for Grab
The Nigeria Prize for Literary Criticism is open for entries.
The prize rewards outstanding literary criticism in Prose Fiction.
Table of contents
- Prize Award
- Eligibility
- Submission Process
- Judges
- Announcement and Presentation
- Advisory Board
Prize Award
- USD 10,000 for the best critical work.
Eligibility
Applicants must:
- Submit three critical works on Prose Fiction.
- Ensure that entries were published in 2021 or later.
- Complete the official application form from The Nigeria Prizes Website.
Submission Process
- Send entries to:
The Nigeria Prize for Literature Secretariat
External Relations Division
NLNG Corporate Head Office
NLNG Road, Eastern By-Pass
Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria - Submit before midnight GMT on Wednesday, 2nd April 2025.
- Late entries will not be considered.
Judges
- Dr. Saheedat Bola Aliyu (Chairperson)
- Professor Michael O. O Aspects (Member)
- Olakunle Kasumu (Member)
- Dr. Grace Musila (Member)
Announcement and Presentation
- The winner(s) will be announced and presented in October 2025.
Advisory Board
- Professor Akachi Adimora-Ezeigbo, FNAL, FLSL (Chairman)
- Emeritus Professor Olu Obafemi, FNAL, NNOM (Member)
- Professor Ahmed Yerima, FNAL, FSONTA (Member)
For more details, visit The Nigeria Prize for Literary Criticism Call for Entry.
