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Olubunmi Familoni wins NLNG’s $100,000 Literature Prize

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Olubunmi Familoni wins NLNG’s 0,000 Literature Prize

A Nigerian author, Olubunmi Familoni, has won the 2024 edition of the NLNG’s $100,000 Literature Prize. Mr Familoni emerged as the winner on Friday night at the grand finale at the Eko Hotel and Suites, Lagos. As the competition winner, he receives a cash prize of $100,000, equivalent to approximately N159.23 million. The Nigeria Prize … Read more

11 children authors make NLNG’s $100,000 Literature Prize longlist

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11 children authors make NLNG’s 0,000 Literature Prize longlist

After months of meticulous adjudication, the Nigeria Prize for Literature announced the longlist of 11 books on Saturday. This year’s $100,000 award is for children’s literature, and 163 entries have been received in this genre. The Chairperson of the prize advisory board, Akachi Adimora-Ezeigbo, and a member of the board, Ahmed Yerima, announced the longlist … Read more