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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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FG’s N70,000 transport allowance for workers could cost N465.7 billion as TUC rejects the deal

Nigeria’s 70,000 naira transport allowance could cost 465.7 billion naira over six months, and the Trade Union Congress says workers need a permanent raise instead.
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Lagos residents, employers and workers must get health insurance by Dec. 31

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Nigeria Military to Court-Martial Officers Over Alleged Coup Plot

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FG’s N70,000 transport allowance for workers could cost N465.7 billion as TUC rejects the deal

Nigeria’s 70,000 naira transport allowance could cost 465.7 billion naira over six months, and the Trade Union Congress says workers need a permanent raise instead.
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Lagos residents, employers and workers must get health insurance by Dec. 31

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu says residents, employers and workers must get covered by Dec. 31 ahead of mandatory health insurance enforcement from Jan. 1, 2027.
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Bandits Abduct Over 10 Passengers Travelling to Abuja

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