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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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Zenith Bank Posts Record $671 Million Profit Under CEO Adaora Umeoji’s Leadership

KEY POINTS Zenith Bank’s 2024 profit surged to $671 million, driven by strong interest income, fees, and trading gains under CEO Adaora Umeoji’s leadership. Total assets grew to $19.5 billion, with a new Paris branch expanding the bank’s footprint in Francophone Africa and Europe. ...
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Tinubu Hosts Ghana’s Mahama for Crucial Talks on Sahel Crisis

KEY POINTS Ghana’s Mahama briefed Tinubu on mediation efforts with Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger, stressing “continued dialogue” to resolve the ECOWAS-AES rift amid Sahel security crises. Talks addressed joint counterterrorism strategies and economic cooperation, though disagreements persist over sanctions and France’s military presence in the region. The...

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