ELIGIBILITY:

The award is open to scientists and innovators worldwide (Nigerians and non-Nigerians) involved in applying science to proffer Innovations in ICT, Artificial Intelligence (Al) and Digital Technologies for Development.

Members of the Advisory Board or Panel of Judges or their relatives are not allowed to enter their works for the science prize during their year of service as well as the following year.

NLNG staff or their family members are ineligible to enter the prize during their years of service and five (5) years post-service. Only one entry per contestant(s).

The work should be of outstanding merit and should have advanced the frontiers of knowledge and/or provide an innovative technology in ICT, Artificial Intelligence (Al) and Digital Technologies for Development.

The entry should be a completed scientific work, substantiated by either a proof of concept or tangible societal impact.

All materials in support of the entry must be submitted within the time stipulated.

All entries must be received by midnight GMT Wednesday, 30th April 2025. Late entries will not be considered

Entries not submitted by the stated deadline and according to stated conditions shall not be considered

BENEFIT:

The winner(s) would receive an award of USD100,000.00