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Curious Multi-Media Network names two University of Ilorin staff for Award of Excellence
Curious Multi-Media Network has nominated the University of Ilorin's Director of Corporate Affairs and the general manager of the university's UNILORIN 89.3 FM station for its Award of Excellence, the university said.
Why it matters: The University of Ilorin's Director of Corporate Affairs and the general manager of UNILORIN 89.3 FM are due to be presented with the network's award on 5 November.
The University of Ilorin said Curious Multi-Media Network, operator of Curious Television, has nominated its Director of Corporate Affairs, Kunle Akogun, and UNILORIN 89.3 FM General Manager Idris Akintola Ibrahim (Alooma) for its Award of Excellence.
According to the university, a notification letter dated 22 September 2026 says the award will be presented on 5 November 2026 at the Nigerian Bar Association Hall in Ilorin.
The letter, as reported by the university, said the network based its decision on the two men's professionalism as veteran journalists and their efforts to project a positive image of the university and foster good relations with the media and the public.
Editor’s view
Scott James, Research and Innovation Editor
Two University of Ilorin staff, Kunle Akogun and Idris Akintola Ibrahim, have been nominated for Curious Multi-Media Network's Award of Excellence, which the network plans to present to them on 5 November 2026 in Ilorin.
What to watch
- The award is due to be presented at the Nigerian Bar Association Hall, Ilorin, on 5 November 2026.
