| 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 |
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]