The Nigerian Liquefied Natural Gas company said the Nigeria Prizes competition has officially kicked off, calling for entries for the 2026 cycle.
The company, in a statement, said this year’s edition focuses on Artificial Intelligence and Information and Communication Technology for The Nigeria Prize for Science and Innovation; poetry for The Nigeria Prize for Literature; and documentary filmmaking for the newly introduced The Nigeria Prize for Creative Arts.
NLNG’s Manager of Corporate Communication and Public Affairs, Anne-Marie Palmer-Ikuku, disclosed this in a statement issued in Port Harcourt on Sunday and sent to newsmen.
The company said the Prizes remain Nigeria’s foremost platform for rewarding excellence in science and innovation, literature, and the creative arts.
It noted that this year, the Nigeria Prize for Science and Innovation retained the theme “Innovations in Information and Communication Technology, Artificial Intelligence, and Digital Technologies for Development,” following a “no winner” verdict in the 2025 cycle.
Speaking on the commencement of the prizes cycle, NLNG’s General Manager of External Relations and Sustainable Development, Sophia Horsfall, emphasised the relevance of the selected themes in a rapidly evolving global context.
For Science, she noted that extensive research has demonstrated the immense potential of ICT, artificial intelligence, and digital technologies in reshaping industries and societies.
