The Nigeria Prizes

Science & Innovation Since 2004

USD 100,000 Award

The Nigeria Prize for Science worth USD100,000 in award money, aims at celebrating excellence in scientific breakthroughs and honours scientists.

Literature Since 2004

USD 100,000 Award

The Nigeria Prize for Literature is one of the 10 richest and most prestigious literary prizes in the world and worth USD100,000 in award money.

Creative Arts Since 2025

USD 20,000 Award

The Nigeria Prize for Creative Arts, with a $20,000 cash reward, aims to project creative forms of art that explore our shared Nigerian identity.

Literary Criticism Since 2012

USD 10,000 Award

The Nigeria Prize for Literary Criticism complements The Nigeria Prize for Literature by rewarding excellent literary critics of Nigerian literature.