Organisers of the 2026 Nigeria Prize for Science and Innovation and the Nigeria Prize for Creative Arts have held roadshows in Lagos and Port Harcourt to encourage entries for the awards.
The Lagos edition took place on Thursday at Vibranium Valley in Ikeja while the Port Harcourt event was held on February 26 at the University of Port Harcourt.
The roadshows form part of activities to promote participation in the 2026 cycle of the prizes, which opened for entries on February 1 and will close on April 30.
A post on the organisers’ official page on Friday described the Lagos roadshow as a gathering that brought together members of the tech and academic communities.
“The Nigeria Prize for Science and Innovation and The Nigeria Prize for Creative Arts Roadshow at Vibranuim Tech Hub, Lagos.
“The Nigeria Prize for Science and Innovation (NPSI) & Nigeria Prize for Creative Arts (NPCA) Roadshow at Vibranium Valley was truly a remarkable outing, filled with engaging conversations around the prizes and inspiring insights on innovation, creativity, and excellence.
“We were delighted to connect with over 250 enthusiastic participants from the vibrant Vibranium Valley tech hub community, including representatives from LASU, UNILAG, and other forward-thinking institutions.
“The energy, curiosity, and ideas shared during the session reflected the growing passion for science, innovation, and the creative arts within Nigeria’s academic and tech ecosystems.
“This reinforces the value of The Nigeria Prizes in bringing bright minds together to explore possibilities, exchange ideas, and inspire the next generation of innovators and creators.”
The organisers had earlier visited the University of Port Harcourt for another edition of the roadshow.
The Nigeria Prize for Science and Innovation carries a $100,000 award and recognises scientific breakthroughs and innovations that address challenges relevant to Nigeria and the wider world. The competition is open to scientists and innovators globally.
The Nigeria Prize for Creative Arts is a new addition to the Nigeria Prizes and will debut in 2026 with documentary film as its first category. It is open to Nigerian filmmakers aged 18 to 35 and carries a $20,000 prize.
Both prizes are sponsored by Nigeria LNG Limited as part of its effort to promote excellence in science, literature and the creative sector in Nigeria. Since their establishment in 2004, the Nigeria Prize for Science and the Nigeria Prize for Literature have become some of the country’s most prestigious awards for intellectual and creative achievement.
