Nigeria Prizes for Science and Literature
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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,[3][2] making it 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]
| Year |
Literature |
Science |
| 2011 |
Adeleke Olufemi Adeyemi (under nom de plume as Mai Nasara) |
None |
| 2010 |
Prof. Esiaba Irobi |
Prof. Akaehomen Ibhadode |
| 2009 |
None |
Prof. Andrew Jonathan Nok |
| 2008 |
Kaine Agary |
Dr. Ebenezer Meshida |
| 2007 |
Mabel Segun & Prof. Akachi Adimora-Ezeigbo |
None |
| 2006 |
Prof. Ahmed Yerima |
Prof. Michael Adikwu |
| 2005 |
Dr. Gabriel Okara & Dr. Ezenwa Ohaeto |
None |
| 2004 |
None |
Prof. Alfred Susu & Dr. Kingsley Abhulimen |
References
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Categories:
- Awards established in 2004
- Nigerian science and engineering awards
- Nigerian literary awards
- Fiction awards
- Poetry awards
- Children's literary awards
- Dramatists and playwrights awards
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