On Wednesday, Media Trust Group, owner of Daily Trust, Weekend Trust, Aminiya, Trust TV and Trust Radio, launched its Digital Newsroom under Project Evolution, described as West Africa's first AI-powered newsroom.
Media Trust Group, owner of Daily Trust, Weekend Trust, Aminiya, Trust TV and Trust Radio, unveiled Project Evolution, its new Digital Newsroom, on Wednesday, January 21, 2026. This marks West Africa's first AI-powered newsroom, according to reports from Daily Trust.
The group's chairman, Malam Kabiru Yusuf, stated that they have built a strong institution that will endure beyond its founders. In his words, “We’ve Built An Institution That Will Outlive Us.” This highlights the commitment to sustainable innovation in Nigeria's media landscape.
The Digital Newsroom aims to enhance journalistic operations through AI integration, though specific details on its functions were not elaborated in the sources. No contradictions were noted across the reports, and all information is drawn directly from the provided descriptions.
This launch underscores the evolution of Nigerian media towards adopting modern technology to improve news delivery and reliability.