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.

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...

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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