Three days of music, dance, talent discovery, and a ₦1 million BIGI Music prize are set to transform campus life as Soundcity OnTour arrives at FUNAAB. The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), is set to come alive from 7 to 9 October 2026, as Bigi and Fearless Energy Drink, brands of Rite Foods Limited, bring the Soundcity OnTour experience to the campus for three days of music, entertainment, talent discovery, and youth engagement. More than a campus concert, the FUNAAB stop will allow students to step out of the audience and into the spotlight through a packed programme of…
Author: Lilian Azuh
Leading financial institution, Fidelity Bank Plc, is set to host the Lagos edition of its Quarterly Business Forum, bringing together entrepreneurs, industry experts and key stakeholders to explore strategies for building competitive and sustainable businesses. Themed “Built to Compete: Positioning Lagos Businesses for Sustainable Growth,” the forum will examine the opportunities and challenges within Lagos’s dynamic business environment. Discussions will focus on competitiveness, access to finance, market expansion, innovation, digital transformation and sustainable growth. Speaking ahead of the event, Ugochi E. Osinigwe, Divisional Head, SME Banking, Fidelity Bank Plc, said the forum would enable the Bank to engage entrepreneurs and…
On Thursday, October 8, 2026, The Nigerian Society of Chemical Engineers (NSChE) conferred Honorary Fellowship on Adeleye Falade, MD/CEO of NLNG, at a ceremony in Lagos.
Operatives of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) today apprehended the driver of a Mack truck conveying a fully laden 40-foot container following a multiple-vehicle collision at First Gate, inward Mile 2, Lagos, which left four persons critically injured. The incident involved the Mack truck, another truck conveying a 20-foot container, a T4 commercial bus (AAA 723 YF) and nine commercial motorcyclists operating on a restricted highway. Security preliminary findings indicate that the collision was precipitated by an apparent brake failure suffered by the Mack truck, resulting in a loss of braking control and a subsequent violent impact with…
Lagos, Nigeria — JMG Limited has successfully commissioned an advanced hybrid solar power system for La Chaumiere Group, one of Nigeria’s leading premium multi-brand culinary and hospitality groups, reinforcing its commitment to delivering reliable, sustainable and cost-efficient energy solutions for businesses across the country. Renowned for creating exceptional dining experiences, La Chaumiere Group operates a portfolio of premium hospitality concepts ranging from fine dining restaurants and authentic Lebanese & Syrian cuisine to specialty coffee destinations and handcrafted popsicle brands. To support its growing operations with cleaner and more resilient energy, the group partnered with JMG Solar to deploy a state-of-the-art…
Lionel Messi ended his Argentina international career with a goal and two assists as the world champions defeated Benin 3-0 at the Monumental Stadium in Buenos Aires on Tuesday night. The match, played on October 6, marked Messi’s final appearance for Argentina after a 21-year international career. Former Nigeria head coach Gernot Rohr was in charge of Benin for the farewell fixture. According to Inter Miami, Messi provided the assist for Nicolás Otamendi’s opener from a corner in the 48th minute before setting up Nico Paz for Argentina’s second goal in the 61st minute. Messi then converted a penalty in…
Cristiano Ronaldo has given his full account of the events that led him to leave the Portugal national team camp, accusing coach Jorge Jesus of breaking his word on two occasions. In a lengthy personal statement released on X on Tuesday the 41-year-old captain said he wanted to “recount, in the first person and directly, the circumstances surrounding the last training camp of the National Team.” Ronaldo explained that after the 2026 World Cup he had prepared a farewell letter to the Portuguese people. The Federation president Pedro Proença urged him to continue, and Ronaldo backed Jesus as the new…
DAYLIGHT Publisher Azuh Amatus attended the funeral service of Eagle Online Publisher, Mr. Oladotun Samson Oladipo, which held today, Friday, September 11, at the Stella Hall of Daystar Christian Centre, Oregun, Lagos. Adieu, my great leader, boss and mentor. May your gentle and kind soul continue to rest in peace. Amen.
It was the radiance of kings last Saturday at the palace of the Alaafin of Oyo as His Imperial Majesty, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade I, led a battery of traditional rulers from far and near to install a new Balogun (war leader, Captain) for the kingdom. Dr Adesola Adeduntan, FCA, was an accomplished banker, indeed, the former Group Chief Executive Officer of FirstBank. He is also Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council of Abiola Ajimobi Technical University, Ibadan. Now he adds another title to his already well bedecked cap. Balogun of Oyo. Alaafin Owoade, accompanied by His Imperial Majesty,…
Dear friends and readers, please join me in celebrating this special recognition from my parish, Holy Trinity Catholic Church. The St. Justin Igbo Community of my parish recently honoured yours sincerely as a Patron. I am deeply humbled and immensely grateful for this honour, made even more special as it coincided with my birthday. To be recognised and honoured in the house of God is a great privilege, one that I do not take for granted. To God be all the glory, honour and praise. Amen. Chief Azuh Amatus (NGE), Publisher, DAYLIGHT Online.