Ms. Neya Kalu, Chairman and Publisher of The Sun Publishing, has accepted the Daily Times Nigeria @100 Trailblazer Award. In an acceptance letter dated September 22, 2026, Kalu expressed gratitude to the Board, Management, and stakeholders of Daily Times for the recognition. The award acknowledges Kalu's leadership and contributions to Nigeria's media landscape and national development. The Daily Times Nigeria is marking its 100th anniversary, themed "Honouring the Past. Shaping the Future."
Kalu commended Daily Times for using its centenary celebration to build a lasting record of national history. Initiatives like the DTN@100 celebration, Times Heroes Awards, and the Nigerian Grand Book reinforce positive narratives about Nigeria for future generations. The Daily Times has played a vital role in shaping public discourse, safeguarding institutional memory, and keeping the nation informed. Kalu stated that the centenary celebration fittingly marks 100 years of Daily Times while pointing toward continued innovation and purposeful leadership.
The Daily Times Nigeria @100 Trailblazer Award is part of activities marking the newspaper's 100-year history, founded in 1926. Neya Kalu is one of the trailblazers being honoured for her contributions to Nigeria's media landscape. She confirmed her attendance at the DTN@100 Celebration scheduled for Tuesday, 3 November 2026. Kalu requested protocol, accreditation, and logistical information ahead of the event.
In her acceptance letter, Kalu congratulated Daily Times Nigeria on its centenary milestone. The award carries added significance as it comes during the newspaper's 100th anniversary celebration. Kalu expressed her gratitude to the Times Heroes Award Council and other stakeholders for the recognition. The DTN@100 celebration is a significant milestone in Nigeria's media history.
The Chairman, Folio Media Group and Publisher, Daily Times of Nigeria, Mr. Fidelis Anosike, and the Chairman, Times Heroes Award Council, Mr. Bolaji Okusaga, formally notified Kalu of her selection as a recipient of the DTN@100 Trailblazer Award. Kalu's acceptance letter was addressed to Anosike and Okusaga. The letter was titled "ACCEPTANCE OF THE DTN@100 TRAILBLAZER AWARD."
Neya Kalu is a prominent media executive and publisher. Her contributions to Nigeria's media landscape have been acknowledged through the DTN@100 Trailblazer Award. The award is a testament to her leadership and impact on national development. The Daily Times Nigeria's centenary celebration is a significant event in Nigeria's media history.
Key stakeholders, including the Board, Management, and Organising Committee of Daily Times, have been commended by Kalu for the recognition. The DTN@100 Trailblazer Award is one of the initiatives marking the newspaper's 100th anniversary. The award ceremony is scheduled to take place on November 3, 2026.
Key points
- Neya Kalu receives DTN@100 Trailblazer Award for her contributions to Nigeria's media landscape.
- The award acknowledges Kalu's leadership and impact on national development.
- The Daily Times Nigeria's centenary celebration marks 100 years of service, themed "Honouring the Past. Shaping the Future."
