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Olatunji Olaigbe

Olatunji Olaigbe

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Freelance Contributor, Freelance

Kwara State, Lagos, Oyo State

Biography

tech and environment journalist.

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tech enviroment & culture.

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Brussel Sprout Recipes, Snooker

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Total articles 33

  • Why chocolate is skyrocketing in price

    By Olatunji Olaigbe| The Hustle Verified In a small town near the border of the Osun and Ondo states of Nigeria, Olasunkanmi Abdulwahab, known to everyone as Baba, watches cars zoom by on the road. When a lorry trudges past us, we can smell its contents: sharp, musty, earthy. It’s cocoa — one of the most valuable crops in the world in recent months.  As Baba’s eyes trail the truck into the distance, he estimates the bounty.  “That is 33 million naira crawling on,” he says, the equivalent of ~$26k.

    By Olatunji Olaigbe · The Hustle

    Apr. 12, 2024

  • Predatory loan apps around the world

    By Morris Kiruga, Nilesh Christopher Verified, Sekinat Motunrayo Ojeniyi, Olatunji Olaigbe| Rest of World Verified This lending app publicly shames you when you’re late on loan paymentOkash, a popular fintech app in Kenya and Nigeria, threatens users to notify everyone on their contact list when you fall behind on your loan payments.

    By Morris Kiruga, Nilesh Christopher Verified, Sekinat Motunrayo Ojeniyi, Olatunji Olaigbe · Rest of World

    Jan. 26, 2024

  • A tragedy in Nigeria shows the risks of cheap drone warfare

    By Olatunji Olaigbe| Coda Story Verified In Tudun Biri, meetings happen under a large mango tree in a clearing in the center of the village. The bark on its trunk has peeled back in places, leaking sap — it has become a place of mourning. The proliferation of cheap and effective drones has made aerial warfare accessible to militaries around the world. But the checks and balances aren’t there to prevent civilian casualties.

    By Olatunji Olaigbe · Coda Story

    Jan. 04, 2024

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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.

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