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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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Lagos Assembly Budgets N55.4bn for Lawmakers’ Quarters, Complex Beautification in 2026

KEY POINTS Lagos Assembly plans to spend N55.4bn in 2026 on lawmakers’ quarters and beautification projects. Only N16bn is allocated to community-based infrastructure interventions. Budget reviews show a pattern of heavy spending on lawmakers’ welfare, vehicles, generators, and renovations despite wider public infrastructure challenges. The...
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Fresh Benue Attack Leaves 13 Dead as Gunmen Torch Market, Abduct Women

KEY POINTS Gunmen killed 13 people in an attack on Anwase Market in Kwande LGA, Benue State. The assault followed another attack two days earlier in Abande community. Community leaders warn of worsening insecurity as residents flee their homes amid repeated violence. Gunmen suspected to...

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Access Holdings Appoints Innocent Ike as Group CEO

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Tinubu Halts Raw Shea Exports to Spur Local Processing

Nigeria suspended raw shea exports to expand local processing, create jobs, and capture more value in the $6.5 billion global shea market.
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Nigeria And Brazil Sign A Historic Deal For Air Service

Tinubu's travel to Brazil as president leads to a landmark air service pact that opens up direct flights and strengthens trade, tourism, and ties between the two countries.
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Dangote Refinery and Japan’s Mitsui Signed A Petrochemicals Deal

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Dangote tops Forbes list with $24.4 billion, cementing his 14-year reign as Africa’s richest man and outpacing rivals across the continent.
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PDP governors meeting in Zamfara will shape strategy ahead of the 2025 convention, with Dauda Lawal hosting counterparts in Gusau.
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Dangote Loses $549 Million in Market Rout

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Taiwo Afolabi’s SAHCO Investment Hits $48 Million

KEY POINTS Taiwo Afolabi owns 60.76 percent of SAHCO, which is now valued $48.24...
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Lafarge Africa's profits in the second quarter of 2025 rose by 248% thanks to a 70% rise in sales and better operational efficiency.
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UN Ranks Nigeria 8th in Africa on Industrialisation Index

According to the UN Industrialisation Index, Nigeria is the 8th most industrialized country in Africa. Experts say that reforms in the oil and gas sectors are needed to boost manufacturing growth.
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Lagos Assembly Budgets N55.4bn for Lawmakers’ Quarters, Complex Beautification in 2026

KEY POINTS Lagos Assembly plans to spend N55.4bn in 2026 on lawmakers’ quarters and...
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Fresh Benue Attack Leaves 13 Dead as Gunmen Torch Market, Abduct Women

KEY POINTS Gunmen killed 13 people in an attack on Anwase Market in Kwande...
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KEY POINTS Plateau State has confirmed 11 Lassa fever cases and four deaths across...
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