NLNG in partnership with The Committee for Relevant Art (CORA) hosted the first eleven poets longlisted for the 2026 edition of The Nigeria Prize for Literature at the annual CORA Book Party in Lagos. “The 2026 Poetry cycle attracted 223 entries, each offering a distinct rhythm, perspective and artistic expression. Concluding his remarks, Akinoshoemphasised the distinctive place of the CORA–NPL Book Party in the literary prize process. Now in its 22nd year, The Nigeria Prize for Literature, sponsored by NLNG, rotates annually among four genres: Prose Fiction, Poetry, Drama, and Children’s Literature. The CORA Book Party forms part of the activities leading to the final announcement, providing a public platform for engagement with the longlisted works and their authors.