Tommy Otobong, Author at The Nigerian Inquirer

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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ADC chieftain says Tinubu government treats Nigerians like slaves

ADC chieftain Kenneth Okonkwo accuses President Tinubu's administration of corruption, insecurity failures and treating Nigerians as slaves.

March 19, 2026

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Nigeria spent N32.8 trillion on defence in 15 years, yet insecurity worsens

Nigeria spent N32.8 trillion on defence in 15 years, yet insecurity continues to claim lives and displace millions of citizens.

March 19, 2026

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BudgIT uncovers N24bn in abandoned, unexecuted public projects

BudgIT's Tracka platform has identified N24 billion in abandoned, unexecuted, and fraudulently delivered public projects across Nigerian states, with Benue, Ondo, Imo, and Lagos among the worst performers.

March 19, 2026

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Nigeria’s balance of payments surplus drops 38 percent

Nigeria's overall balance of payments surplus fell 38 percent to $4.23 billion in 2025, with crude oil export declines and a sharp retreat in foreign portfolio investment driving the contraction.

March 19, 2026

Politics

Tinubu speaks at Windsor Castle in historic Nigeria-UK first

President Bola Tinubu addressed a state banquet at Windsor Castle Tuesday, becoming the first Nigerian leader to speak there while calling for stronger Nigeria-UK ties on security and trade.

March 19, 2026

Business

Dangote refinery supplies 92 percent of Nigeria’s petrol in February

Dangote Refinery covered 92 percent of Nigeria's petrol demand in February 2026, with imports accounting for just 8 percent of total daily supply for the first time on record.

March 18, 2026

Politics

Tinubu mobilises 98,000 canvassers across Ondo for 2027

President Tinubu's Renewed Hope Ambassadors has launched in Ondo State, targeting 25 paid canvassers per polling unit to mobilise grassroots support for the 2027 presidential election.

March 18, 2026

Business

Nigeria textile exports crash 55 percent as imports hit N1.06trn

Nigeria's textile exports dropped 55.25 percent to N16.55 billion in 2025 as imports climbed 46 percent to N1.06 trillion, widening an already severe trade imbalance in the sector.

March 18, 2026

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ACCI pushes for Nigeria-India private sector dialogue

The Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry has called for a structured Nigeria-India Private Sector Dialogue to deepen business collaboration between both countries.

March 18, 2026

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Manufacturers back 5 percent GDP industrial financing pledge

The Pan African Manufacturers Association has backed Nigeria's new industrial policy, calling its commitment to allocate up to five percent of GDP to industrial financing a pivotal economic shift.

March 18, 2026

Business

Fuel vessels arrive Lagos as petrol prices top N1,200

Vessels carrying 129,000 metric tonnes of petrol and diesel are arriving at Lagos ports between March 14 and 17 as Nigerians contend with fuel prices above N1,200 per litre.

March 17, 2026

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FG moves to evacuate Nigerians as Middle East crisis deepens

Nigeria's federal government says it is finalising funds and logistics for evacuating citizens from the Middle East as Emirates Airlines suspends Dubai flights again over escalating conflict.

March 17, 2026

Business

MTN lifts dividend 45 percent after Nigeria, Ghana profit rebound

MTN Group declared a 45 percent dividend increase to R5 per share after headline earnings per share jumped more than tenfold, led by strong recoveries in Nigeria and Ghana.

March 17, 2026

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Shettima, Obasanjo, Jonathan head to Soludo’s inauguration

Vice President Kashim Shettima and former presidents Olusegun Obasanjo and Goodluck Jonathan are expected in Anambra for Governor Charles Soludo's second-term inauguration in Awka.

March 17, 2026