Olayinka Ajala

Dr Olayinka Ajala holds a doctorate degree in Politics from the University of York. Prior to that, he graduated from the Institute of Development Studies, University of Sussex where he studied Globalisation and Development. Olayinka also holds a Bachelors degree in Agricultural Extension and Rural Sociology from Obafemi Awolowo University, Nigeria.

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Buhari’s visit to South Africa eased tensions. But more needs to be done

Article Olayinka Ajala - 10 Oct 2019

Although Nigeria and South Africa are often cast as rivals they have a strong bilateral relationship

Nigeria’s election delay: Why, and what next?

Africa Olayinka Ajala - 18 Feb 2019

Regardless of how the elections are conducted on the new dates announced, losing parties will blame the postponement for their defeat

Nigeria’s 2019 election: a two-horse race with uninspiring candidates

Africa Olayinka Ajala - 26 Nov 2018

Despite the large number of aspirants for Nigeria's 2019 elections, women and young people remain underrepresented

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Nigeria is not ready to hold free and fair elections next year. Here’s why

Africa Olayinka Ajala - 25 Jun 2018

With the 2019 elections less than a year away, Nigeria’s ability to hold free and fair elections is open to question

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Clashes are on the rise between farmers and herdsmen in the Sahel

Africa Olayinka Ajala - 3 May 2018

A big rise in armed attacks in the Sahel - and the intensity of the attacks in recent years - is now seen as a major source of concern

Press Releases

Special Reports

UNISA hosts its first TEDx event

[email protected] - 26 Sep 2020

The Elephant in the Room Tedx event at UNISA will help to create meaningful change in South Africa through the power of ideas

Special Reports

SA’s SEZs create decent jobs

special reports - 25 Sep 2020

The Special Economic Zone programme is used as a critical tool for accelerating the country’s industrial development agenda

Special Reports

The new normal in tourism is business unusual

special reports - 25 Sep 2020

Innovation and changing trends have kept some tour operators in the green, though most have struggled during the tight lockdown

Special Reports

TENDER NO. BOBS 05/2020 PROVISION OF CERTIFICATION SERVICES TO BOTSWANA BUREAU OF STANDARDS QUALITY MANAGEMENT SERVICES

special reports - 25 Sep 2020

The Botswana Bureau of Standards (BOBS) invites tenders from reputable companies for the provision of certification services

Special Reports

The Galaxy Z Fold2 smartphone breaks all the rules

special reports - 25 Sep 2020

The Galaxy Z Fold2 has meaningful innovations that offer users enhanced refinements and some unique foldable user experiences

Special Reports

Adventures, ghost tours and big skies await visitors to the Cape Winelands

special reports - 23 Sep 2020

All of the CWDM destinations are accessible within a 30- to 120-minute drive from Cape Town, creating real value for money

Special Reports

SingularityU Online Summit to contribute to SME growth in 2020

special reports - 23 Sep 2020

The global speakers lined up for this year's event will address the challenges and opportunities specifically facing small businesses

Special Reports

Policy priorities lie with urgent economic reforms

special reports - 23 Sep 2020

Professor Raymond Parsons believes that business and consumer sentiment in South Africa would both benefit from even lower borrowing costs