2026 Nigeria LNG Prize for Literature
Nigeria LNG Limited is a globally competitive LNG company helping to build a better Nigeria, incorporated as a private limited liability company on May 17, 1989 to harness Nigeria’s vast natural gas resources and produce Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) and Natural Gas Liquids (NGLs) for the domestic and export markets.
We provide exciting career opportunities and an innovative work environment.
- Eligible Country: Nigeria
- Benefits: The winner(s) would receive an award of USD100,000.00
About the 2026 Nigeria LNG Prize for Literature
- Entries are invited for the Nigeria Prize for Literature.
- The yearly Literature Prize is sponsored by Nigeria LNG to honor the author of the best book by a Nigerian.
- The prize rotates among four literary genres – Prose Fiction, Poetry, Drama, and Children’s Literature. This year, the competition is for Poetry
Advisory Board
- Prof. Akachi Adimora Ezeigbo – FNAL FLSN (Chairman)
- Emeritus Professor Olu Obafemi –Â FNAL NNOM (Member)
- Professor Ahmen Yerima –Â FNAL FSONTA (Member)
Announcement and Public Presentation of Winner
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- The winner(s), if any, will be announced and presented in October, 2026
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their entries accompanied by the printed and filled application form to the following address:
The Nigeria Prize for Literature Secretariat
External Relations Division,
NLNG Corporate Head Office
NLNG Road, Eastern By-Pass,
Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria.