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Published: 05 Feb 2024
Literature cannot be said to have evolved if it lacks a vibrant reading and critical culture. A healthy dose of literary criticism is, therefore, necessary for the sustenance and growth of literature.
Literary criticism aims to deepen interpretations, outlook and the craft of creative writing. It also places emphasis on a particular milieu, be it literary, historical or imaginary. Therefore literary criticism must be supported and encouraged for robust development and growth of creative writing.
These considerations led Nigeria LNG Limited to introduce a prize for literary criticism in 2012. The Nigerian Prize for Literary Criticism currently has a cash value of N1 million.
For the purposes of this prize, Nigerian literature is defined as literature on Nigeria and the Nigerian experience and not literature written by a Nigerian. Special consideration is, however, given to critical essays on the works of the new generation of Nigerian writers.
| Application Deadline | April 2, 2024 |
| Value | USD10,000 |
| Country to study | Nigeria |
| Type | Postgraduate |
| Sponsor | Nigeria LNG Limited |
| Gender | Men and Women |
Since the aim of the Prize is to promote Nigerian literature, it is open to literary critics from all over the world critiquing Nigerian literature.
The winner(s) of the prize, if any, will be publicly announced and presented in October 2024.
Maximum file size to upload is 500MB & Applicant can upload up to 10 files.
To participate, you are required to follow a straightforward submission process:
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For more details, visit NLNG website
