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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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CBN Retains Interest Rate at 26.5%

KEY POINTS The Central Bank of Nigeria retained the benchmark interest rate at 26.5% after the MPC’s 305th meeting. The decision comes amid a slight rise in Nigeria’s inflation rate from 15.38% to 15.69% in April 2026. Analysts say the move reflects the CBN’s...
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Peter Obi Cleared to Contest NDC Presidential Primary Ahead of 2027 Election

KEY POINTS Peter Obi was cleared by the NDC screening committee to contest its 2027 presidential primary. The committee confirmed he met all constitutional and party requirements after a detailed vetting process. He currently appears to be the sole presidential aspirant in the NDC...

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IFC, ASR Africa Scale Up She Wins Africa Program

She Wins Africa will scale to 1,000 women-led businesses after its pilot cohort mobilized more than $4 million in financing across sub-Saharan Africa.
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Senate Promises Review as Protesters Demand Real-Time Results

The Senate says it will review the real-time electronic transmission clause after protesters demanded stronger electoral safeguards ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 elections.
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Nigeria Reopens Kebbi Borders, Releasing 2,000 Stranded Trucks

Kebbi border reopening frees over 2,000 trucks stranded at Nigeria’s borders with Benin and Niger, restoring cross-border trade and easing supply disruptions.
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Nigeria Targets Q2 2026 for Cabotage Fund Release

Nigeria targets a Q2 2026 rollout of the Cabotage Vessel Financing Fund as NIMASA reforms lending rules to boost indigenous shipping capacity.
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UAC of Nigeria Revenue Jumps After C.H.I. Acquisition

UAC of Nigeria earnings climbed in 2025 after its C.H.I. Limited acquisition lifted revenue, with underlying profit rising despite significant one-off costs.
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Nigeria’s Corporate Registry Processes 10,000 Daily Filings

CAC business registration has surged to about 10,000 daily filings as Nigeria’s corporate registry completes its shift to a fully digital platform.
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Eze Loses Equatorial Guinea Stake After Chevron Dispute

Arthur Eze’s Atlas Petroleum loses its Equatorial Guinea stake in Block I, clearing the way for Chevron to advance the Aseng gas development.
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Nigeria’s Informal Workers Risk Old-Age Poverty, PenCom Warns

PenCom warns that Nigeria’s informal sector pension gap leaves millions facing retirement without savings, as new agents are deployed to expand pension coverage.
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Onitsha Main Market Reopens as IPOB Ends Sit-at-Home

Trading resumed cautiously at Onitsha Main Market after IPOB ended its sit-at-home order, but weak customer turnout highlighted lingering security fears.
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Ekiti Courts Adopt Digital Platform Allowing Judges Remote Work

Ekiti State courts adopt the Nigeria Case Management System, allowing judges and lawyers to manage cases remotely as Nigeria advances judicial digital reform.
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Tinubu Vows Security Push as Insecurity Weighs on Economy

Tinubu says insecurity keeps his administration sleepless, warning terrorism and banditry threaten economic growth as he pledges stronger security action.
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Nigeria Governor’s Call for Single Term Reignites Tenure Debate

Governor Mohammed Bago says fear of re-election weakens governance, reviving national debate over adopting a single term for governors and constitutional reform.
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CBN Retains Interest Rate at 26.5%

KEY POINTS The Central Bank of Nigeria retained the benchmark interest rate at 26.5%...
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Peter Obi Cleared to Contest NDC Presidential Primary Ahead of 2027 Election

KEY POINTS Peter Obi was cleared by the NDC screening committee to contest its...
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Desmond Elliot Withdraws from Lagos APC Primary, Alleges Intimidation of Supporters

KEY POINTS Desmond Elliot withdrew from the APC primary for Surulere 1, citing intimidation...
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Tonye Cole Withdraws from Rivers APC Governorship Primary Ahead of 2027 Election

KEY POINTS Tonye Cole withdrew from the Rivers APC governorship primary after consultations with...