The Nigeria Prize for Science is a Nigerian science award given annually since 2004 for excellence in science breakthroughs. It is the country's highest scientific award.[1] The award is sponsored by Nigeria LNG Limited.[1] The prize describes itself as "bringing Nigerian scientists to public attention and celebrating excellence in scientific breakthroughs".[1]
| Nigeria Prize for Science | |
|---|---|
| Awarded for | Excellence in Science Breakthroughs |
| Sponsored by | Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas Limited |
| Date | Annual |
| Country | Nigeria |
| Presented by | Nigerian Academy of Science with advisory board constituted from: |
| Reward(s) | US$100,000 |
| First awarded | 2004 |
| Latest recipients | 5 joint winners |
| Website | Official website |
History
editThe 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.[2]
Past recipients
editSource: Nigeria NLG Ltd
| Year | Recipient(s) | Work | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Eni Oko | For their work“Process Intensification Technology for Greenhouse Emission Control in Power Generation and Industry for Sustainable Fuel Production (PIC-FUEL).” | [3] |
| Olajide Otitoju | |||
| Meihong Wang | |||
| 2023 | Hippolite Amadi | For their work "Low-cost Respiratory Technologies for Keeping the Nigerian Neonates Alive" | [4] |
| 2022 (Shared prize) | Muhydideen Oyekunle | For their work "Gains in Grain Yield of Released Maize (Zea Mays L.) Cultivars under Drought and Well-Watered Conditions" | [4] |
| Shehu Ado | |||
| Sesan Peter Ayodeji | For their work "Development of Process Plant for Plantain Flour" | ||
| Emmanuel Olatunji Olatomilola | |||
| 2020/2021 | No winner[4] | ||
| 2019 | Meihong Wang | for their works on Carbon Capture, Carbon Utilization, and Biomass Gasification and Energy Storage for Power Generation | [5] |
| Mathew Aneke | |||
| 2018 | Peter Ngene | for his work titled: "Nanostructured metal hydrides for the storage of electric power from renewable Energy Sources and explosion prevention in high voltage power transformers" | [5] |
| 2017 (Shared prize) |
Ikeoluwapo Ajayi | For their work titled: "Improving Home and Community Management of Malaria: Providing the Evidence Base'' | There are three research works as joint winners authored by five people. Three in group, two authors have separate works each[6][7] |
| Ayodele Jegede | |||
| Bidemi Yusuf | |||
| Olugbenga Mokuola | For his work titled:"Multifaceted Efforts at Malaria Control in Research: Management of Malaria of Various Grade" | ||
| Chukwuma Agubata | For his work titled: "Novel Lipid Microparticles for Effective Delivery of Artemether Antimalarial Drug using a Locally-Sourced Irvingia Fat from Nuts of Irvingia Gabonensis var Excelsa (Ogbono)" | ||
| 2011-2016 | no winner [8][9] | ||
| 2010 | Akahehomen O. Akii Ibhadode | For his work "on the development of a new method in Dye Design" | [10][11] |
| 2009 | Andrew Jonathan Nok | For "Discovery of the gene responsible for the creation of Sialidase (SD), an enzyme which causes sleeping sickness (Trypanosomiasis)" | [12][13] |
| 2008 | Ebenezer Meshida | For his work titled: "Solution to Road Pavement Destabilisaion by the Invention of 'Lateralite'" | [14] |
| 2007 | no winner [9] | ||
| 2006 | Michael Adikwu | For his work titled: "Wound Healing Devices (Formulations) Containing Snail Mucins" | [15] |
| 2005 | no winner | ||
| 2004 (Shared prize) | Akpoveta Susu | For their work titled: "Real-Time Computer Assisted Leak Detection/Location Reporting and Inventory Loss Monitoring System" | When they work for the winning research, Kingsley is doctoral student of Akpoveta Susu[16] |
| Kingsley Abhulimen | |||
See also
edit- Nigeria Prize for Literature –sister award for Literature
- List of general science and technology awards
References
edit- ^ a b c The Nigeria Prize, official website.
- ^ "On the hundred thousand dollar prize". The Nigeria Prize for Literature. 26 June 2011. Archived from the original on 2011-12-01.
- ^ Aliyu, Muhammad A. (2024-09-09). "Eni Oko, Olajide Otitoju, Meihong Wang Win 2024 Nigeria Prize for Science • Okay.ng". Okay.ng. Retrieved 2024-09-20.
- ^ a b c "The Nigeria Prize for Science". www.nigerialng.com. Retrieved 2024-09-20.
- ^ a b "The Nigeria Prize for Science and The Nigeria Prize for Literature". NigeriaLNG. Retrieved 12 May 2020.
- ^ Rilwan (November 3, 2017). "NLNG awards $100,000 to three winners of 2017 Science Prize". The Nation.
- ^ "Five scientists win NLNG's $100,000 science prize". Punch. 3 November 2017. Retrieved 13 January 2018.
- ^ McPhilips-Nwachukwu (October 11, 2011). "No winner for NLNG's $100,000 science prize". Vanguard Nigeria.
- ^ a b Akuki, Alfred. "2017 Science Prize: NLNG Awards $100,000 To Three Winners". Daily Independence Newspaper. Retrieved 2018-01-13.
- ^ admin. "VICE CHANCELLOR PROFILE". fupre.edu.ng.
- ^ "Nigeria Prize for Science: Hope rises on malaria control in Nigeria". worldstagegroup.com. Retrieved 2018-01-13.
- ^ "Nigeria: The NLNG Prize for Science". ThisDay Newspaper. September 10, 2009.
- ^ Chinweoke, Akoma (August 16, 2009). "Prof. Nok wins NLNG Science Prize". Vanguard. Retrieved 2018-01-13.
- ^ Adebisi, Yemisi (July 28, 2008). "NLNG Prize Winning Research Conducted In My Room ' – Dr. Meshida". Nigeria Muse. Retrieved 2018-01-13.
- ^ Babalola, Popoola (January 29, 2016). "Nigeria Prize For Science Advisory Board To Redefine Science In Nigeria – NLNG". The Eagle. Retrieved 2018-01-13.
- ^ "15 scientists compete for NLNG sponsored $100,000 science prize". National Daily. June 3, 2016. Retrieved 2018-01-13.
External links
edit- The Nigeria Prize for Science, official website.