Oluwatobi Odeyinka

Education: Oluwatobi earned a BA in Communication and Language Arts from the University of Ibadan

Experience: He worked as a Business Reporter at Nairametrics and as Fact-checker at Ripples Nigeria.

Awards: He is a two-time recipient of the Youth DIgest Campus Journalism Awards, winning the Best Investigative Journalist category.

Oluwatobi Odeyinka is a Business Editor at Legit.ng. He reports on markets, finance, energy, technology, and macroeconomic trends in Nigeria. Before joining Legit.ng, he worked as a Business Reporter at Nairametrics and as a Fact-checker at Ripples Nigeria. His features on energy, culture, and conflict have also appeared in reputable national and international outlets, including Africa Oil+Gas Report, HumAngle, The Republic Journal, The Continent, and the US-based Popula. He is a West African Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) Journalism Fellow.

436 articles published since 31 Oct 2025

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CBN approves 100% repatriation of export proceeds for oil companies

Energy

4 hours ago

Petrol price hike: Marketers urge FG to introduce relief measures for Nigerians

Energy

4 hours ago

FG cuts approval time for idle oil wells to boost production amid high crude prices

Energy

7 hours ago

FCCPC warns of rising unsafe products in Nigeria, details emerge

Industry

11 hours ago

CBN reacts to court ruling, assures public of Union Bank’s stability

Money

11 hours ago

Court nullifies CBN’s dissolution of Union Bank board, orders immediate reinstatement

Money

a day ago

Important update for Nigerians receiving money from abroad as CBN issues new directive, deadline

Money

a day ago

The CBN has directed all International Money Transfer Operators (IMTOs) in the country to open and maintain naira settlement accounts with authorised dealer banks.

Dangote backs Tinubu’s UK visit, highlights investment opportunities

Industry

a day ago

Aliko Dangote, has commended President Bola Tinubu over his recent visit to the UK, describing it as a move that could unlock new opportunities for Nigeria.

CBN speaks on bank recapitalisation ahead of March 31 deadline, assures Nigerians of deposit safety

Money

a day ago

The CBN has reassured Nigerians that the country’s banking sector remains stable and secure amid ongoing concerns over the recapitalisation exercise.

NCAA releases requirements for operating drones in Nigeria, threatens to jail violators

Technology

a day ago

The NCAA has issued a detailed compliance guide for operating drones in Nigeria, warning that failure to follow regulations could attract heavy penalties.

Dangote Refinery Receives 17.5 Million Barrels of Crude from Local, Global Sources

Energy

2 days ago

Dangote Petroleum Refinery received a total of 19 crude oil and feedstock cargoes estimated at 17.56 million barrels between February 22 and March 2026.

SEC gives capital market operators six weeks ultimatum to submit recapitalisation plans

Capital Market

2 days ago

The SEC has directed capital market operators to submit board-approved recapitalisation or licence downgrade plans within six weeks, or risk sanctions.

NYSC set to launch new investment programme as part of CDS for corps members

Money

2 days ago

The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has announced plans to introduce an investment-focused Community Development Service (CDS) for corps members nationwide.

FG shortlists 65 students from 30,000 applicants for N50m venture capital grant

Money

2 days ago

The federal government has selected 65 student innovators from over 30,000 applicants to proceed to the final stage of the Student Venture Capital Grant programme.

Petrol prices rise again as new rates per litre emerge in Lagos, Abuja, other major cities

Energy

2 days ago

Petrol prices in Nigeria have increased further across major cities, raising concerns about inflation and the cost of living as global oil market tensions persist.

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