Ololade Olatimehin

Education: BSc Mass Communication (Public Relations and Advertising), University of Lagos (2015); Confucius Institute: Mandarin/Chinese Language - HSK Level 3 (2019); MSc Mass Communication - in view (2024), NOUN.

Experience: Lagos Traffic Radio (News Intern, 2013); Content Writer, Living Hope Magazine / Managing Editor Giantability Media Network (2018); Politics Writer, Information Nigeria (2022); Communications Lead, Justbranch Cakes & More ( 2024)

Olatimehin Ololade is a seasoned communications expert with over 7 years of experience, skilled in content creation, team leadership, and strategic communications, with a proven track record of success in driving engagement and growth. Spearheaded editorial operations, earning two promotions within 2 years (Giantability Media Network). Currently an Editorial Assistant at Legit.ng, covering experts' exclusive comments. Contact me at Olatimehin.ololade@corp.legit.ng or +234 802 533 3205.

241 articles published since 31 Jan 2025

Author's articles

Rethinking the CAC’s AI-powered name reservation system, by Tolulope Idowu

Rethinking the CAC’s AI-powered name reservation system, by Tolulope Idowu

Opinion

6 months ago

Africa’s ‘decade of education’ risks becoming a decade of delusion, by Emmanuel Ezeoka

Africa’s ‘decade of education’ risks becoming a decade of delusion, by Emmanuel Ezeoka

Opinion

6 months ago

Besieged by life? How you can turn it around, by Duke Ezikpe Mma

Besieged by life? How you can turn it around, by Duke Ezikpe Mma

Opinion

6 months ago

When power mongers regroup: Inside the ADC circus, by Temitope Ajayi

When power mongers regroup: Inside the ADC circus, by Temitope Ajayi

Opinion

6 months ago

Defections, endorsements, and Tinubu’s 2027 ambition, by Ezinwanne Onwuka

Defections, endorsements, and Tinubu’s 2027 ambition, by Ezinwanne Onwuka

Opinion

6 months ago

“Honesty now seen as lack of ambition”: Development strategist decries Nigeria’s moral decay

“Honesty now seen as lack of ambition”: Development strategist decries Nigeria’s moral decay

Nigeria

6 months ago

2027: Between ‘urban bandits’ and ‘political IDPs’, by Phrank Shaibu

2027: Between ‘urban bandits’ and ‘political IDPs’, by Phrank Shaibu

Opinion

6 months ago

In this fiery take, Phrank Shaibu argues that Nigeria’s displaced patriots, the ‘Political IDPs’, hold the moral edge and are poised to reclaim power in 2027.

How the AfCFTA can change Nigeria’s economic reality, by Ijafiada Ben-Hirki

How the AfCFTA can change Nigeria’s economic reality, by Ijafiada Ben-Hirki

Opinion

7 months ago

In this article, writing fellow Ijafiada Ben-Hirki explains how AfCFTA can help Nigeria reduce used imports and boost sustainable trade and industrial growth.

Crude truths: Energy expert explains why fuel prices stay high despite local refining

Crude truths: Energy expert explains why fuel prices stay high despite local refining

Energy

7 months ago

Energy economist Kaseem Abidemi Obakhume in an explainer to Legit.ng discussed why PMS prices remain high in Nigeria despite Dangote Refinery’s operation.

Nigerian NGO empowers boys through education, tackles mental health, school dropouts

Nigerian NGO empowers boys through education, tackles mental health, school dropouts

Nigeria

7 months ago

With WAEC support for over 73 students, Save the Boy Child Foundation reiterated its commitment to building the futures of Nigerian boys through education.

Enugu citizens cry out over alleged unpaid ₦36m security fund under Aninri chairman

Enugu citizens cry out over alleged unpaid ₦36m security fund under Aninri chairman

Nigeria

7 months ago

Concerned Citizens of Aninri LGA have alleged misappropriation of ₦36m by Chairman Ugochukwu Nwanjoku, leaving security operatives unpaid for nine months.

Reshaping Nigeria’s economic future: Dissecting Tinubu’s tax reforms, by Bayonle Fesobi

Reshaping Nigeria’s economic future: Dissecting Tinubu’s tax reforms, by Bayonle Fesobi

Opinion

7 months ago

In this policy deep-dive, analyst Bayonle Fesobi details Tinubu’s landmark tax reforms and their long-term implications for Nigerian households and economic growth.

ÀTẸ́LẸWỌ́ announces winner of N1m Yorùbá literature prize

ÀTẸ́LẸWỌ́ announces winner of N1m Yorùbá literature prize

Nigeria

7 months ago

Oluwabukola Abdulrafiu has won the 2025 ÀTẸ́LẸWỌ́ Prize for Yorùbá Literature with Oríloníṣe, a literature collection on orí and destiny, organisers confirm.

Dress code over development: A case of misplaced priority in Nigerian universities

Dress code over development: A case of misplaced priority in Nigerian universities

Opinion

7 months ago

In a powerful critique, educator Folaranmi Ajayi urges Nigerian universities to focus on academic growth rather than banning braids and earrings.

Bury the violence, not our people, by Chiechefulam Ikebuiro

Bury the violence, not our people, by Chiechefulam Ikebuiro

Opinion

7 months ago

In this opinion, social commentator Chiechefulam Ikebuiro calls for deliberate action and ranching reforms to stop farmer-herder violence in Benue state and beyond.

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