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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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CNG rollout: States race to cut transport fares before Oct. 1 as queues and N1 million conversion costs bite

Nigerian states are racing to cut transport fares through CNG before Oct. 1, but long queues and conversion costs of up to N1 million are slowing operators.
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Nigeria flood alert: 8,000 communities and 4,500 schools in 15 states at risk this week

Nigeria's hydrological agency warns that more than 8,000 communities and 4,500 schools across 15 states face flooding between Sept. 19 and 25 as rivers rise.

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NIN Modification: Bank Blames NIMC, Nigerians Share Frustrations

NIN modification not reflecting in banks is a shared frustration with other Nigerians.
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Navy Deploys Warships, Helicopters To Boost Oil Production, Maritime Security

The Nigerian Navy has gone ahead to deploy warships and helicopters in a move designed to increase oil production and boost security in the Gulf of Guinea.
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Akume Urges Patience, Waits Till 2031 For Northern Presidency Bid

SGF Akume advises Atiku and northern politicians to look into 2031.
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Nigerian Doctor Elected President of the Canadian Medical Association

Nigerian-born dermatologist Dr. Bolu Ogunyemi, in Newfoundland, has been elected Canadian Medical Association president-elect, and will lobby for a whole profession and bet­ter healthcare.
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Border Patrol Joint Seizes Rifles, Cartidges, Worth 36bn

N36bn worth of contraband comprising rifles, cartridges and illegal goods have been seized by Joint Border Patrol from 2019 till date.
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Niger Delta’s Inclusion in Biafra Agenda: PANDEF, IPOBI Clash

Niger Delta’s inclusion in Biafra is rejected by PANDEF, but the IPOB insists on peaceful advocacy and enrollment by referendum.
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Tax Reforms Endored by CITN, Advises FG to rethink Derivation Principle

CITN calls FG for derivation principle lapse which is signaling success to tax reforms.
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FG to Establish N20b Credit Fund for Local Automobile Assembly

FG unveils ₦20 billion credit scheme in automobile industry to spur demand for locally produced vehicles.
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Ahead of Elections, Jonathan leads West African Elders forum to Ghana

On a mission to observe Ghana's December election, WAEF leader EF Goodluck Jonathan encourages Ghanaians to maintain peace, democracy and transparency, describing the country as a model for the continent.
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Nigeria hits 158 CNG Conversion Centres, targets 1,000 by 2025

With plans to establish 1,000 conversion centres, local manufacturing hubs and mechanic training institutes, Nigeria’s move to compressed natural gas vehicles hits the mark.
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FCMB Pairs With CIG Motors to Make Vehicle Ownership Simple

CIG Motors, in collaboration with FCMB, brings the ease of vehicle ownership to Nigerians with up to N70 million car loans, flexible repayment & lots more.
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All of You Should Be Proud of Me, Pastor Tobi Adegboyega Responds

Pastor Tobi reacts on deportation saga: Nigerians should be proud of me, I am all good despite legal huddles.
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CNG rollout: States race to cut transport fares before Oct. 1 as queues and N1 million conversion costs bite

Nigerian states are racing to cut transport fares through CNG before Oct. 1, but long queues and conversion costs of up to N1 million are slowing operators.
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Nigeria flood alert: 8,000 communities and 4,500 schools in 15 states at risk this week

Nigeria's hydrological agency warns that more than 8,000 communities and 4,500 schools across 15 states face flooding between Sept. 19 and 25 as rivers rise.
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Cross River police arrest vigilante over $5,000 robbery and shooting

Cross River police have arrested a vigilante member accused of shooting a villager in Etung and robbing him of $5,000; a locally made pistol was recovered.
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NAFDAC finds methanol and cannabis in Ondo drinks that killed 48 people

NAFDAC lab tests found high concentrations of methanol and cannabis in herbal concoctions blamed for 48 deaths and seven cases of blindness in Ondo State.