NLNG announces prizes for science, literature — News — The Guardian Nigeria News – Nigeria and World News

Nigerian Liquefied Natural Gas (NLNG) has disclosed the Nigeria Prizes for Science and Literature have opened for submission of entries for the 2025 awards.

According to Manager, Corporate Communications and Public Affairs, Anne-Marie Palmer-Ikuku, this year, the Science Prize is looking for innovations in Information and Communication Technology (ICT), Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Digital Technologies that can drive development.

The Literature Prize is calling for entries in Prose Fiction.

The focus on AI comes as technology continues to reshape global economies and industries, creating new job opportunities and transforming productivity.

The Chairman of the Advisory Board for the Science Prize, Prof. Barth Nnaji, said: “The rapid evolution of AI and digital technologies provides a unique opportunity for Nigeria and other developing nations to leapfrog traditional development trajectories. Our goal is to celebrate groundbreaking solutions that can directly impact Nigeria’s journey toward sustainable development.”

With a $100,000 prize, the science competition is open to global scientists and innovators, whose completed works demonstrate a proof of concept and tangible social impact.

The Nigeria Prize for Literature, one of the country’s most prestigious literary accolades, shifts its focus to Prose Fiction for the 2025 edition. Authors of Nigerian descent, resident anywhere in the world, are invited to submit books published from 2022 onward for a chance to win the $100,000 prize.

According to the Chairperson of the Advisory Board for Literature Prize, Prof. Akachi Adimora-Ezeigbo, prose literature is a mirror that reflects the society.

She said: “Through storytelling, we find ways to understand our collective experiences and envision a better future. This year’s competition promises to bring forward stories that resonate deeply with both local and global audiences.”

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