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.

553 articles published since 31 Oct 2025

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CBN, NCC sign MoU to combat SIM fraud, strengthen consumer protection in Nigeria

Money

2 months ago

NELFUND reacts to claim it suspended student loan disbursement, gives fresh update

Education

2 months ago

SMEDAN raises alarm as Nigerian businesses refuse to apply for support funds

Economy

2 months ago

Group threatens to shut down Nigerian ports over 16 years unpaid benefits, issues 7-day ultimatum

Maritime

2 months ago

FG reacts to World Bank report, clarifies secret spending claims

Economy

2 months ago

Some Nigerian States to Experience Power Outages as Storm Damages Transmission Line

Energy

2 months ago

FG reduces car import tariff from 70% to 40%: What it means for vehicle prices in Nigeria

Economy

2 months ago

The federal government has reduced the import tariff on fully built passenger vehicles from 70 per cent to 40 per cent under its 2026 fiscal policy measures.

Keyamo reacts to airlines’ planned shutdown, speaks on fare hikes in Nigeria

Industry

2 months ago

The Minister of Aviation, Festus Keyamo, has called on domestic airlines to reconsider plans to suspend operations amid the sharp increase in aviation fuel prices.

Airtel Nigeria sends message to customers about airtime, data borrowing services

Technology

2 months ago

Airtel Nigeria has temporarily halted its airtime and data credit services as telecom operators adjust to new regulatory requirements governing digital lending.

Top 10 affordable smartphones for young Nigerians: Features, prices, and what to consider

Technology

2 months ago

From attending online classes to running small businesses or staying active on social media, several affordable smartphones provide reliable performance.

IMF warns Nigerians of rising hardship as food, transport costs increase amid oil price surge

Economy

2 months ago

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has cautioned that Nigerians may face increased economic hardship in the near future, amid ongoing global uncertainties.

Seplat Shares Hit N10,450 on NGX as Tony Elumelu Deal Drives Growth, Details Emerge

Capital Market

2 months ago

Seplat Energy has become the first listed company on the NGX to surpass the N10,000 per share threshold, following a sustained rally in its stock price.

NESG urges government to amend tax act, PIA, electricity law, gives reasons

Economy

2 months ago

NESG has called on the government to amend key economic laws, including the Nigeria Tax Act, the PIA, and the Electricity Act, to improve the business environment.

NDIC begins final shutdown of multiple banks after CBN licence revocations – full list

Money

2 months ago

The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) has commenced the process of concluding the liquidation of 89 defunct Microfinance Banks and Primary Mortgage Banks.

Step-by-step guide to apply for Nestlé paid internship 2026: eligibility, benefits

Industry

2 months ago

Nestlé has announced the opening of applications for its 2026 Nesternship programme, an initiative aimed at equipping young Africans with practical skills.

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