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Ganiu Oloruntade
Verified
Journalist, Freelance
Lagos
Beats
Biography
Ganiu Oloruntade is a Senior Editor at TechCabal, Africa’s leading publication chronicling technology and innovation on the continent. In his current role, he leads a team of talented reporters covering important stories across different beats, including fintech, venture capital, banking, e-commerce, and telecoms. He joined TechCabal as a Reporter and wrote about startups, policy, and government. He has broken exclusive stories, produced industry analyses, and covered major events such as GITEX Africa and the African Startup Conference, and regulatory developments in Nigeria’s financial and banking sector. He was formerly a Staff Writer at Technext, where he conceived a Policy and Tech column. There, he interviewed the people behind the policies impacting the Nigerian tech ecosystem, notably Oswald Osaretin Guobadia, the former Senior Special Assistant on Digital Transformation to Nigeria’s President, who was instrumental in designing and executing the Nigeria Startup Act (NSA). Ganiu’s analytical pieces on industry data and tech trends were widely read and cited. Ganiu holds a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science from the Lagos State University. He cut his teeth as a journalist at BlackBox Nigeria, a Lagos-based news platform where he covered different beats including politics, economy, and entertainment. He also wrote for Punocracy, International Policy Digest, and The 49th Street. He is interested in telling stories about how technology is changing the world as we see it.
Economy Finance.Tech Banking
Sports, cars, politics, celebrity gossip.
Content
By Ganiu Oloruntade Verified, Kenn Abuya Verified, Bunmi Bailey, Muktar Oladunmade Verified|TechCabalVerifiedNigeria’s tech ambitions were on full display this week at GITEX Africa in Morocco, where the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) pitched to the international audience a future shaped by artificial intelligence in Nigeria and cybersecurity, two pillars it hopes will define the country’s next phase of digital transformation.
By Towobola Bambgose, Hannatu Asheolge, Ganiu Oloruntade Verified, Ngozi Chukwu|TechCabalVerified“You Are Already Her.” That sentence set the tone for the HerSynergy Tribe Summit, a gathering designed to help young women find clarity in their careers, embrace new opportunities, and unlock their full potential. Themed “Unleash Her Potential,” the summit created a space for learning, reflection, and meaningful connection.
By Faith Omoniyi, Kenn Abuya Verified, Ganiu Oloruntade Verified|TechCabalVerifiedNigeria’s inflation accelerated in March, reversing the temporary relief seen in February, as festive spending during Eid al-Fitr, and renewed currency depreciation lifted prices across the board. Headline inflation rose to 24.2%, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), up from .
Company Info
Freelance
Freelancer.com is the largest freelancing and crowdsourcing marketplace in the world, connecting over 81 million employers and freelancers across more than 247 countries. Founded in 2009 and based in Sydney, Australia, the platform allows employers to post jobs while freelancers can bid on these projects. It is publicly traded on the Australian Securities Exchange under the ticker ASX:FLN. The platform supports a variety of work categories, including software development, writing, design, and marketing. Freelancer.com also offers contests for creative work, where employers can award prize money to winning entries. Users can choose from different membership plans, including free and paid subscriptions, which provide various benefits. The mobile app enhances project management and communication for users on the go. With a diverse customer base that includes individuals, small businesses, and large enterprises, Freelancer.com plays a significant role in the global online economy.
De Pere, Wisconsin, United States