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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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CBN, NCC Sign MoU To Tackle SIM-Related Fraud in Nigeria

The Central Bank of Nigeria and the NCC have signed a memorandum of understanding to tackle SIM-related fraud and launch a shared phone-number risk portal.
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APC Releases 2027 Election Timetable, Sets Presidential Form at ₦100 Million

KEY POINTS APC set presidential nomination form at ₦100m and governorship at ₦50m for 2027 elections Discounts introduced for women, youths, and persons with disabilities Party primaries and screenings scheduled between May 6 and May 23, 2026 The All Progressives Congress, APC, has officially kick-started preparations...

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BOI, RMRDC sign MoU to boost Nigeria agric value chain

Bank of Industry and RMRDC have signed a memorandum of understanding to add value to Nigerian raw materials and keep more wealth inside the economy.
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FirstBank sponsors GTR West Africa 2026 in Lagos this week

FirstBank has signed on as a sponsor of Global Trade Review West Africa 2026, a two-day Lagos conference pulling together 450 delegates from 15 countries.
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4,691 Nigerian doctors move to UK since 2023, GMC says

More than 4,600 Nigerian doctors have moved to the UK since May 2023, costing Nigeria an estimated $98.5 million in training investments.
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How Seriki Gambari built Kursi into a gold mining power

Abdulfatai Yahaya Seriki Gambari started mining in Nigeria as a teenager and built Kursi Investments into the country's largest indigenous gold operation.
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NIMASA gets Tinubu nod to disburse $25m Cabotage fund

President Tinubu has cleared NIMASA to begin disbursing the $25 million Cabotage Vessel Financing Fund, which officials say will unlock shipowner financing and 30,000 jobs.
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Nigeria exports 55.39m barrels as Dangote chases feedstock

Nigeria exported 55.39 million barrels in the first two months of 2026 as the Dangote refinery scrambled for feedstock and leaned on imported crude.
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FCCPC denies airtime credit ban after MTN suspends Xtratime

Nigeria's FCCPC says it has not banned airtime or data advance services, calling MTN Nigeria's Xtratime suspension a compliance decision by the operator, not regulation.
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Katsina children demand action on school climate threats

Children in Mashi, Katsina urged council officials and the district head to tackle flooding, poor sanitation and deforestation that threaten their schools and safety.
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Lagos orders filling stations and banks to open toilets to public

Lagos has deployed 1,710 public toilets and is now directing filling stations, banks and eateries to open their restrooms to the public to end open defecation.
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JAMB releases 2026 UTME results, warns on fraud

JAMB has released 2026 UTME results for 632,788 candidates who sat Thursday's exam, warning against score manipulation as arrests are already underway.
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Nigeria to reintegrate 744 repentant terrorists into society

Chief of Defence Staff Gen. Olufemi Oluyede on Thursday announced the reintegration of 744 former terrorists and victims of violent extremism into society, following their graduation from the De-radicalisation, Rehabilitation and Reintegration Camp under Operation Safe Corridor in Gombe.
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LCCI warns March inflation rise threatens business sustainability

Dr. Chinyere Almona, Director General of the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry, on Thursday warned that Nigeria's March inflation rise threatens business sustainability, as headline inflation climbed to 15.38 percent in March 2026 from 15.06 percent in February.
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CBN, NCC Sign MoU To Tackle SIM-Related Fraud in Nigeria

The Central Bank of Nigeria and the NCC have signed a memorandum of understanding to tackle SIM-related fraud and launch a shared phone-number risk portal.
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APC Releases 2027 Election Timetable, Sets Presidential Form at ₦100 Million

KEY POINTS APC set presidential nomination form at ₦100m and governorship at ₦50m for...
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Ogun East APC Endorses Dapo Abiodun for 2027 Senate Bid

KEY POINTS Ogun East APC leaders endorsed Dapo Abiodun as consensus candidate for 2027...
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Gbenga Daniel Denied Access to APC Caucus Meeting in Ogun

KEY POINTS Gbenga Daniel was barred from attending an APC caucus meeting in Ijebu-Ode ...