The Nigeria Prize for Science is a
Nigerian
Nigerians or the Nigerian people are citizens of Nigeria or people with ancestry from Nigeria. The name Nigeria was taken from the Niger River running through the country. This name was allegedly coined in the late 19th century by British jour ...
science award given annually since 2004 for excellence in science breakthroughs. It is the country's highest scientific award.
[ The award is sponsored by ]Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas
Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG) is a liquefied natural gas (LNG)-producing company and a liquefied natural gas plant on Bonny Island, Nigeria.
History
Nigeria LNG Limited was incorporated as a limited liability company on 17 May 1989, to produce LNG ...
company.[The Nigeria Prize]
official website. The prize describes itself as "bringing Nigerian scientists to public attention and celebrating excellence in scientific breakthroughs".[
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History
The Prize was initially $20,000 each in Literature and Science.This was increased to $30,000 in 2006, and again to $50,000 in 2008. In 2011 the prize was increased to $100,000.
Past recipients
Source
Nigeria NLG Ltd
See also
* Nigeria Prize for Literature –sister award for Literature
* List of general science and technology awards
References
External links
The Nigeria Prize for Science
official website.
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Awards established in 2004
Research awards
Scientific research awards
Nigerian science and technology awards
2004 establishments in Nigeria