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SUMMARY:The Nigeria Prize for Literature [Poetry]
DESCRIPTION:2026 Call for Entry: \nEntries are hereby invited for The Nigeria Prize for Literature. The yearly literature prize is sponsored by NLNG to honour the author of the best book by a Nigerian. \nThe prize rotates among four literary genres – Prose Fiction\, Poetry\, Drama and Children’s Literature. This year\, the competition is for Poetry. \nSUBMISSION PROCEDURE: \n\nAll applicants must submit their entries accompanied by an application form obtainable online from The Nigeria Prizes website\, www.thenigeriaprizes.org.\nCompleted forms must be printed and submitted along with the entries.\nGo to www.thenigeriaprizes.org for more details on submission.\nTwelve (12) copies of entry and an e-copy of each entry\, with evidence of Nigerian citizenship (photocopy of Nigerian passport or National Identity Card)\, may be submitted either by author or publisher.\nBooks should be submitted to NLNG’s External Relations Division\, promoters of the prize\, by the stipulated deadline.\nNo book published before 2023 will be accepted.\nAn author will enter only one published work.\nUnpublished work will not be considered.\nNo book previously submitted for this competition may be re-submitted at a later date\, even if major revisions have been made or a new edition published.\nThe prize will be awarded for no other reason than excellence.\nNo member of the Advisory Board\, Panel of Judges and members of their immediate families can enter their work(s) for the award in the period in which they are serving and five (5) years thereafter.\nNo entries will be accepted from staff of NLNG and their immediate families.\nNo entry submitted after the stipulated deadline will be accepted.\nFailure to meet all stated conditions above will lead to disqualification of the entry.\nThe competition is exclusively for Nigerian writers\, regardless of where they reside.\nApplicants must be willing to participate in the Prize activities and public events\, and media exposure opportunities\, including interviews\, media tours\, and book readings.\n\nREAD THE 2026 ADVERTORIAL (HERE) \nEntries should be sent to: \nThe Nigeria Prize for Literature Secretariat\nExternal Relations Division\,\nNLNG Corporate Head Office\nNLNG Road\, Eastern By-Pass\,\nPort Harcourt\, Rivers State\, Nigeria. \nThe Nigeria Prize for Literature Secretariat\nExternal Relations Division\,\nNLNG Lagos transit office\n38 Oduduwa Crescent\, G.R.A.\nIkeja\, Lagos. \nThe Nigeria Prize for Literature Secretariat\nExternal Relations Division\,\nNLNG London Liaison Office\n4th Floor\, Heron House\,\n10 Dean Farrar Street\,\nLondon SW1H 0DX. \nClose of Entry: \nAll entries must be in by 23:59hrs WAT Monday 31st March 2026. Late entries will not be considered. \nDetails by @thenigeriaprizes. \n*** \nDisclaimer: Unless explicitly stated\, ArtGuideAfrica does not own\, endorse and is not affiliated with any event/organisation included on this event calendar. All promotional information for this event belongs to the organiser and is subject to change at the discretion of the organiser. ArtGuideAfrica’s use of this promotional information qualifies as “fair dealing” (also “fair use”) under copyright law. \nThese Event details were last updated on: [27/2/2027]
URL:https://artguideafrica.com/art-event/the-nigeria-prize-for-literature-poetry/
LOCATION:Online Application
CATEGORIES:Artists Grant,Diaspora,Free,Lagos,Nigeria,Open Call,Opportunities,Poetry,Writers
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SUMMARY:Open Call - Eastern Nigeria International Film Festival (ENIFF7)
DESCRIPTION:Calling All Filmmakers! \nSubmissions for the @eniffnigeria (Eastern Nigeria International Film Festival 2026) are OPEN\, and we want YOUR story on our screen! Whether you’re working with a big budget or a small one\, what matters is your passion and creativity! \nWhy Submit?\n• Screening at ENIFF: Reach live audiences and industry professionals!\n• Media Visibility: Your film gets the attention it deserves!\n• Community: Join a network of filmmakers and creatives!\n🗓 Deadline: July 31\, 2026\n📍 Festival Dates: Nov 18–21\, Enugu\, Nigeria\n👉 Submit your film NOW!\n🔗in Bio👆🏾 filmfreeway.com/ENIFF [for full details] \nDon’t miss your chance to tell your story! 🎥 \nEastern Nigeria International Film Festival (ENIFF) is an international film festival held in Enugu\, Nigeria\, dedicated to showcasing powerful storytelling across narrative\, documentary\, animation\, and experimental cinema. \nENIFF creates a meeting point for new and established filmmakers\, offering a platform where emerging voices can be discovered while experienced filmmakers engage audiences within a culturally rooted screening environment. We welcome submissions from Nigeria\, Africa\, and the global filmmaking community. \nSelected films are screened before live audiences and receive media visibility\, public conversations\, and opportunities for interaction with filmmakers\, cultural practitioners\, and industry stakeholders. The festival prioritizes meaningful audience engagement and dialogue around film\, culture\, and contemporary issues. \nBeyond screenings\, ENIFF runs year-round capacity-building activities including workshops\, mentorship programmes\, and filmmaker development initiatives aimed at strengthening the creative ecosystem and supporting sustainable creative careers. \nENIFF is youth-focused but not youth-limited. We encourage submissions from student filmmakers\, independent creators\, and established filmmakers whose work seeks thoughtful audiences and authentic engagement. \nWe are particularly interested in films with a clear perspective\, sincerity\, and originality. High budgets are not required — strong storytelling is. \n  \nDetails by @eniffnigeria. \n*** \nDisclaimer: Unless explicitly stated\, ArtGuideAfrica does not own\, endorse and is not affiliated with any event/organisation included on this event calendar. All promotional information for this event belongs to the organiser and is subject to change at the discretion of the organiser. ArtGuideAfrica’s use of this promotional information qualifies as “fair dealing” (also “fair use”) under copyright law. \nThese Event details were last updated on: [16/3/2026]
URL:https://artguideafrica.com/art-event/call-for-submissions-eastern-nigeria-international-film-festival-eniff7/
LOCATION:Online Application
CATEGORIES:Enugu,Film Festival,Filmmaking,Jobs,Limited Spots,Nigeria,Open Call,Opportunities
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Lagos:20260220T080000
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SUMMARY:Call for First 100 Submissions [Fiction & Non-Fiction]
DESCRIPTION:Submissions are now OPEN at Ankara Press! (Note: Open call closes after the first 100 submissions!) \nWe publish bold\, commercial fiction and narrative non-fiction by Black writers from across Africa\, the Caribbean\, UK and Europe\, African America and the wider Black world. \nWe are actively looking for romance\, thriller\, crime\, women’s fiction\, mystery\, horror\, speculative fiction (including fantasy and sci-fi)\, and accessible\, reader-focused non-fiction. Range matters to us. \nIn this window\, we will read the first 100 completed manuscripts so each one can receive the time and serious editorial attention it deserves as we build our list with intention. \nFull submission details in the link in our bio! \nDetails by @ankarapress and @cassavarepublicpress. \n*** \nDisclaimer: Unless explicitly stated\, ArtGuideAfrica does not own\, endorse and is not affiliated with any event/organisation included on this event calendar. All promotional information for this event belongs to the organiser and is subject to change at the discretion of the organiser. ArtGuideAfrica’s use of this promotional information qualifies as “fair dealing” (also “fair use”) under copyright law. \nThese Event details were last updated on: [16/3/2026]
URL:https://artguideafrica.com/art-event/call-for-first-100-submissions-fiction-non-fiction/
LOCATION:Online Application
CATEGORIES:Africa,Open Call,Opportunities,Writers
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