Daily Times Marks Century of Journalism in Nigeria

The Nigerian Daily Times (DTN) began publication on June 1, 1926, in Lagos, during Nigeria's colonial era. Over the past century, it has witnessed and documented Nigeria's political, economic, and social evolution, including colonial rule, independence, military coups, and the return to democracy in 1999.

The newspaper's centenary in 2026, themed ‘100 Years of Fearless Journalism, Championing the Future, 1926-2026,’ will serve as a milestone for both the publication and Nigerian journalism. Publisher and Editor-in-Chief, Fidelis Anosike, emphasized the newspaper's role as a witness to Nigeria's development.

The corporate history of Daily Times dates back to June 6, 1925, with the incorporation of the Nigerian Printing and Publishing Company by Richard Barrow, Adeyemo Alakija, V. R.

Osborne, and others. Ernest Sesei Ikoli was the first editor, and the newspaper initially focused on business and development issues, becoming a vital part of Nigerian life and public opinion.