By Ayomide Otitoju NCR Nigeria Plc has announced the appointment of Oluwatoyin Saraki as a Non-Executive Director, effective June 11, 2026. The appointment, which is subject to ratification by shareholders at the company’s next Annual General Meeting (AGM), was disclosed in a statement signed by the Company Secretary, Bernice Anya. According to the statement, the…
By Ayomide Otitoju NNPC Limited has reported a strong performance in its April 2026 Monthly Report Summary, recording growth in key production and financial indicators, while advancing major gas infrastructure projects across the country. According to the report, crude oil and condensate production rose to 1.68 million barrels per day (mmbopd) in April, representing a…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Dangote Group has strengthened its partnership with the Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) through the signing of a $600 million loan agreement to support the expansion of its fertiliser production capacity, a move aimed at boosting food security across Nigeria and Africa. According to a statement by the company, the loan facility…
By Ayomide Otitoju Ivory Coast head coach Emerse Fae has downplayed speculation linking winger Yan Diomande with a move to Liverpool, insisting the player’s immediate focus remains on the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Speaking after Ivory Coast’s 1-0 victory over Ecuador in their Group E clash in Philadelphia on Saturday, Fae joked about reports surrounding…
By Ayomide Otitoju Chelsea have agreed a deal to sell Spanish defender Marc Cucurella to Real Madrid in a transfer worth an initial £47.5 million, with performance-related add-ons potentially taking the total value to £51.8 million. The 27-year-old is currently with the Spain national team in the United States for the FIFA World Cup and…
By Ayomide Otitoju Real Madrid have completed the signing of Spanish defender Marc Cucurella from Chelsea on a six-year contract in a deal worth an initial £47.5 million, with add-ons potentially taking the total fee to £51.8 million. The 27-year-old joins the Spanish giants four years after Chelsea signed him from Brighton & Hove Albion…
US President Donald Trump has said a deal aimed at ending the war in the Middle East with Iran could be signed on Sunday, adding that the strategic Strait of Hormuz would be “open to all” immediately after the agreement is concluded. The statement came as diplomatic momentum appeared to build, with both Iran and…
Ayomide Otitoju The Kogi State Government has acquired 50 armoured vehicles to strengthen security operations and improve the safety of residents across the state. Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo announced the development while inspecting the first batch of five armoured vehicles that recently arrived in the state. According to the governor, the acquisition is part of…
By Moyinoluwa Ojegbade. The Managing Director of Trust African News, Mr. Ayomide Otitoju, has extended warm greetings and best wishes to the people of Iyara, Ijumu ahead of the 2026 New Yam Festival scheduled to hold on Monday, June 15, across several communities in Ijumu Local Government Area, Kogi State In a goodwill message, Otitoju…
