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Tommy Otobong

Otobong Tommy is a violinist, writer, and teacher. With a BSc. in public administration (2014) from Babcock University, Ogun State, Nigeria, she has previously worked at Ventures Africa, NAEC, The Eagles Music Academy, and currently at L'Orbe, a non-profit where she is co-founder, managing the music room targeted at children and teenagers. She also enjoys exploring design and content creation.
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INEC Sets February 21 for Rivers Bye Elections

KEY POINTS • INEC schedules Rivers State bye elections for February 21, 2026• Vacancies arose from a resignation and a death in the state assembly• Polls follow months of political crisis and federal intervention Nigeria’s electoral commission has fixed February 21, 2026 as the date for...
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Rivers Lawmakers Loyal to Wike Defect to APC in Major Shake Up

KEY POINTS • Two Rivers senators defect from PDP to APC during Senate plenary• Six Rivers House of Representatives members also join the ruling party• Senate leaders dismiss fears of Nigeria sliding into a one party systeM Nigeria’s ruling party tightened its grip on the National...

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Motorists Urge Dangote Refinery to Expand Cheap Petrol Outlets

Drivers in Abuja urge Dangote Refinery to expand affordable petrol outlets after limited MRS stations hinder access to N739 per litre fuel.
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Nigeria Leads Africa as Instant Payments Near $2 Trillion Milestone

Nigeria’s instant payments platform has set the pace in Africa, as digital transactions across the continent surge toward the $2 trillion mark.
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Alakija Gives $23 Million Teaching Hospital to Osun University

Folorunso Alakija says the $23 million teaching hospital she donated to Osun State University is a long-term investment in healthcare and medical education.
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Zenith Bank Rally Lifts Jim Ovia’s Stake by $13 Million

A fresh rally in Zenith Bank shares has added more than $13 million to Jim Ovia’s stake, underlining renewed confidence in Nigeria’s banking sector.
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BUA Founder Shares Rare Holiday Glimpse After Staff Bonus

Days after approving a landmark employee cash reward, Abdul Samad Rabiu shared a rare personal moment as BUA posts record profits and expands operations.
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Ladi Jadesimi’s Aradel Stake Loses $5.9 Million as Shares Slide

A recent decline in Aradel Holdings Plc shares shaved nearly $6 million off the market value of chairman Ladi Jadesimi’s stake, highlighting shifting sentiment in Nigeria’s energy stocks.
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Flutterwave CEO Signals Path to Profit After Cost Reset

KEY POINTS Flutterwave profitability is now in sight after cost cuts and margin gains. ...
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Makinde Approves Conversion of 654 Civil Servants in Oyo State

Oyo State approved the conversion of 654 civil servants after qualification upgrades, signaling an end-of-year workforce incentive under Governor Seyi Makinde.
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Chappal Energies Secures $430 Million Financing to Refinance

Chappal Energies closed $430 million in reserve-based loans, refinancing its Equinor Nigeria deal and strengthening long-term funding for African oil assets.
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FCMB Wins Shareholder Backing for $274 Million Capital Raise

FCMB shareholders approved a major capital raise, strengthening buffers as Nigeria’s banking regulator tightens requirements ahead of 2026.
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Nigerian-Linked Investor Battles Zambia Regulator Over Stake

A Nigerian-linked firm says a settled share purchase vanished after Zambia’s central bank refused recognition and liquidated the lender.
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Tinubu Tells Western Partners Nigeria Will Adopt State Police

Tinubu says Nigeria’s ruling party backs state police, local funding reforms and deeper inclusion as he reassures foreign partners on security.
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INEC Sets February 21 for Rivers Bye Elections

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Economic Hardship Debate Deepens As Radda Says FG Controls 52% Of Federation Revenue

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