{
  "id": 9866979,
  "title": "Nigerian lecturer bags award in Canada",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/26/nigerian-lecturer-bags-award-in-canada",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-26T00:14:47.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/nigerian-lecturer-bags-award-in-canada/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Nigerian scholar Dr Ademola Adesola has been awarded the President’s Community Connections Award in Canada. This prestigious honor recognizes his significant contributions to fostering relationships between Mount Royal University and the surrounding community. Adesola shared the news on his LinkedIn page and in a statement to Diaspora Tales. The award, presented annually in 2026, honors those who actively promote collaboration, partnerships, and programs that bolster Mount Royal’s role as a positive force in the community.\n\nThe award highlights individuals who embody the values of service, engagement, and commitment to social responsibility, making a positive impact both within the campus and the wider society. Dr Adesola emphasized that his annual African and Black Writings in Canada Speaker Series is one of the key initiatives that this award recognizes. Biodun Busari, a journalist at Punch Newspapers, reported on this story, showcasing his ability to produce engaging and informative news stories, particularly in the areas of human interest, crime, diaspora issues, and feature journalism.",
  "summary": "A Canada-based Nigerian scholar, Dr Ademola Adesola, has been conferred with the President’s Community Connections Award by Mount Royal University. Read More: https://punchng.com/nigerian-lecturer-bags-award-in-canada/",
  "key_points": [
    "Nigerian scholar Dr Ademola Adesola wins President’s Community Connections Award in Canada.",
    "Award recognizes his efforts to strengthen Mount Royal University’s community ties.",
    "Annual African and Black Writings in Canada Speaker Series cited as key initiative."
  ],
  "editors_take": "This award cements Dr Ademola Adesola's reputation as a champion of community engagement, highlighting his initiatives that strengthen ties between Mount Royal University and the wider community.",
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        "outlet": "Punch",
        "title": "Nigerian lecturer bags award in Canada",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/26/nigerian-lecturer-bags-award-in-canada-9867423",
        "published": "2026-09-26T00:14:47.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}