Submissions Open for 2025 Nigeria Prize for Science, Literature
In a bid to promote innovation and creativity, submissions for the 2025 Nigeria Prize for Science and Literature have been opened.
Nigeria LNG Ltd. announced this in a statement signed by its Corporate Communications and Public Affairs Manager, Anne-Marie Palmer-Ikuku, on Sunday.
The statement revealed that this year, the Science Prize will focus on innovations in Information and Communication Technology (ICT), Artificial Intelligence (AI), and Digital Technologies that could drive development.
The Literature Prize, on the other hand, is calling for entries in Prose Fiction.
The Nigeria Prizes 2025 are now open for entries!
Literature (Prose Fiction): Celebrating the best in Nigerian Storytelling
Science: Honouring innovations in ICT, AI & digital tech
Literary Criticism: Recognizing insightful analysis of prose fictionPrizes: $100,000… pic.twitter.com/iagIS1KaNn
— The Nigeria Prize for Literature (@NGRLitPrize) February 1, 2025
The emphasis on AI stems from the fact that technology continues to reshape global economies and industries, creating new job opportunities and enhancing productivity.
Recent studies, according to the statement, suggest that AI could contribute between $2.6 trillion and $4.4 trillion to global corporate profits annually.
Commenting, Prof. Barth Nnaji, Chairman of the Advisory Board for the Science Prize, said that the rapid evolution of AI and digital technologies presents a unique opportunity for Nigeria and other developing countries to leapfrog traditional development paths.
“Our goal is to celebrate groundbreaking solutions that can directly impact Nigeria’s journey towards sustainable development.”
“Artificial Intelligence is not just a tool, but a game-changer,” Nnaji added.
He noted that AI has immense potential to drive inclusive and sustainable growth, from optimising agriculture in diverse climates to improving public health infrastructure and transforming Nigeria’s digital economy.
The professor explained that the science competition is open to global scientists and innovators whose completed works demonstrate proof of concept and tangible social impact, with a prize of $100,000.
Additionally, Prof. Akachi Adimora-Ezeigbo, Chairperson of the Advisory Board for the Literature Prize, stated that prose literature serves as a mirror reflecting society.
Through storytelling, she said, we find ways to understand our collective experiences and envision a better future.
The professor also mentioned that this year’s competition promises to showcase stories that resonate deeply with both local and global audiences.
Adimora-Ezeigbo announced that authors of Nigerian descent, regardless of their place of residence, are invited to submit books published from 2022 onward for a chance to win the $100,000 prize.
Sophia Horsfall, General Manager of External Relations and Sustainable Development at NLNG, highlighted the significance of the 2025 competitions, noting that research had shown their immense potential.
She stated that as the world transitions from the industrial age to the intelligent age, these advancements offer new opportunities to drive economic growth, foster social progress, and build a sustainable future.
NAN/Chidimma Gold
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