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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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Top Four Nigerian Financial Firms Led By Under-40 Founders

Nigeria’s financial sector is being reshaped by under-40 founders building fintech companies that expand inclusion, support SMEs and attract global investor attention.
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African Billionaires Step Into the Spotlight on Instagram

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Nigeria’s Bureau Launches 2025 Transparency and Integrity Index

BPSR launches the 2025 Transparency and Integrity Index to boost openness, accountability, and ethical governance across Nigeria’s public sector.
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Kwara Governor Considers State Security to Tackle Insecurity

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Nigeria bank CEOs stakes remain small compared to global peers, raising investor concerns as property overshadows equity in executive wealth.
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Adebayo Ogunlesi’s GIP is negotiating a $40 billion takeover of U.S. utility AES, as AI-driven power demand intensifies global infrastructure deals.
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Union Leaders Warn Nigeria’s Policies Deepen Worker Hardship

Labour unions at PERESSA’s delegates conference reject anti-poor policies, fuel tax plans, and wage erosion, warning against attacks on workers’ rights.
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Roosevelt Ogbonna Buys $20 Million London Mansion

Roosevelt Ogbonna buys a $20 million Hampstead mansion, highlighting his growing global footprint beyond Access Bank’s expansion strategy.
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Sterling Bank Scraps Account Maintenance Fees Across Nigeria

Sterling Bank abolishes account maintenance fees, strengthening its push for transparency and financial freedom in Nigeria’s banking industry.
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Tinubu Calls for Productivity Push in Independence Day Speech

Tinubu urges Nigerians to produce more, backing reforms that he says will build a stronger, self-reliant economy despite current hardship.
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Lagos Shuts Waterways Ahead of Africa’s First E1 Powerboat Race

Lagos will shut waterways October 3–5 for the E1 Championship, the world’s first electric powerboat race. The event marks Africa’s debut on the global series.
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FG to Arraign Activist Sowore Over Social Media Post

FG will arraign activist Omoyele Sowore over a social media post critical of President Tinubu, citing cybercrimes law, with X and Meta also named in the case.
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Nigeria Declares Oct. 1 Public Holiday for 65th Independence

Nigeria declares Oct. 1 public holiday to mark 65th Independence Day, urging unity and trust in Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda.
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Otedola Denies Subsidy Fraud Links, Calls Allegations Baseless

Femi Otedola dismisses claims linking him to Nigeria’s fuel subsidy fraud, insisting Zenon Petroleum only traded diesel and that he helped expose the scheme.
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Dangote warns that Nigeria’s oil mafia rivals drug cartels, blaming refinery losses and pipeline sabotage for undermining energy security.
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INEC Opens Online Accreditation for FCT Election Coverage

INEC has opened an online accreditation portal for journalists covering the FCT poll, signaling early preparations for structured media access during the elections.

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