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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 Registers Two New Political Parties Ahead of 2027 General Elections

KEY POINTS INEC has registered the Democratic Leadership Alliance and the National Democratic Congress ahead of 2027. The DLA met all statutory requirements, while the NDC was registered following a court order. The registrations raise the total number of recognised political parties in Nigeria...
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EFCC Arraigns Ex-Federal University Dutsinma VC Over Alleged ₦19.7m Bribery Scheme

KEY POINTS EFCC has arraigned former Federal University Dutsinma VC, Prof. Armaya’u Hamisu Bichi, over alleged ₦19.7m bribery. The commission says he received kickbacks from contractors through two intermediaries. All defendants pleaded not guilty and were granted ₦5m bail each; trial begins 12 March...

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Seplat Energy Boosts Output After Replacing Key Offshore Unit

Seplat Energy has completed a major inlet gas exchanger upgrade offshore Nigeria, boosting NGL output and strengthening its 2025 operational performance.
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NAFDAC Gains Full Membership in Global Drug Body

NAFDAC has secured full ICH membership, placing Nigeria among top global regulators and strengthening access to high-quality, safe and effective medicines.
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Starlink Global Rises as Key Player in Non-Oil Exports

Starlink Global export growth pushes Nigeria’s non-oil market forward as Adeniji Adeyemi expands cocoa operations into a $550 million export powerhouse.
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BUA Group Signs New Deal To Boost Rice Processing Capacity

BUA Group accelerates its food-sector growth with a new rice processing partnership, strengthening its expansion strategy across Nigeria’s manufacturing landscape.
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Senate Opens Inquiry Into Funding of Safe Schools Initiative

The Senate opens a broad probe into Safe Schools Initiative funding as continued school attacks raise urgent questions over accountability and implementation.
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Court Pauses $111 Million Loan Case Involving Emeka Offor

A London court pauses the Emeka Offor loan dispute, giving Kaztec Engineering space to negotiate a path out of a $111 million debt clash.
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First HoldCo Partners With Microsoft to Advance Africa’s Innovation

The First HoldCo Microsoft partnership aims to accelerate innovation and expand technology access across Africa under Femi Otedola’s leadership.
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CBN Lifts Limits, Raises Weekly Withdrawal Threshold

The Central Bank of Nigeria has overhauled its cash-handling rules, lifting deposit limits and increasing weekly withdrawal thresholds to N500,000 for individuals and N5 million for corporates.
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Ogbechie’s Eterna Stake Rebounds Above $20 Million

Eterna Plc shares have rebounded sharply on the Nigerian Exchange, lifting Chairman Gabriel Ogbechie’s stake back above $20 million after months of market losses.
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2Baba London Airport Altercation Resurfaces

Former manager Kaka Igbokwe confirms the viral London airport arrest video involving 2Baba and Natasha, reigniting widespread debate across social media.
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Kenya Pushes Ahead With Chinese-Led Highway Plan

Kenya advances a major highway upgrade with Chinese partners, boosted by Tony Elumelu’s investment pledge.
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First HoldCo Completes Sale of FBNQuest Merchant Bank

First HoldCo completes its divestment of FBNQuest Merchant Bank as Otedola advances a group-wide restructuring strategy.
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INEC Registers Two New Political Parties Ahead of 2027 General Elections

KEY POINTS INEC has registered the Democratic Leadership Alliance and the National Democratic Congress...
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EFCC Arraigns Ex-Federal University Dutsinma VC Over Alleged ₦19.7m Bribery Scheme

KEY POINTS EFCC has arraigned former Federal University Dutsinma VC, Prof. Armaya’u Hamisu Bichi,...
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Suspected Thugs Attack ADC Secretariat in Edo

KEY POINTS Suspected thugs attacked the ADC secretariat in Benin, vandalising property and damaging...
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Trump Praises Nigeria’s First Lady Remi Tinubu at US National Prayer Breakfast

KEY POINTS US President Donald Trump publicly recognised Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, at...

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