Tolu Olasoji

Tolu Olasoji is a Nigeria-based journalist covering sports in Africa, and its intersections with human being and social issues

Facebook, Instagram indiscriminately flag #EndSars posts as fake news

Africa Tolu Olasoji - 23 Oct 2020

Fact-checking is appropriate but the platforms’ scattershot approach has resulted in genuine information and messages about Nigerians’ protest against police brutality being silenced

Slam-dunk apps for basketball in Nigeria

Sport Tolu Olasoji - 24 Sep 2020

Would-be professionals have taken to technology into their own hands to arrange fixtures and tournaments for their favourite sport

How Chadwick Boseman inspired Africa’s first black skeleton racer

Sport Tolu Olasoji - 8 Sep 2020

Inspired by Chadwick Boseman’s portrayal of King T’Challa in ‘Black Panther’, Akwasi Frimpong set out to make his look, and impact, rich, black and cross-cultural

Meet the creative Nigerian athletes earning alternative livings during lockdown

Africa Tolu Olasoji - 31 Aug 2020

Nigerian basketball players Austin Akpejiori and Ukamaka Okoh are keeping busy during their Covid-mandated time off court — with interior design and shoemaking, respectively

Meet the first African coach to win a European league title

Sport Tolu Olasoji - 17 Aug 2020

Nigeria’s Ndubuisi Egbo is also the first African coach to take a team into the European Champions League

Kamaru Usman: Never-ending Nigerian Nightmare

Africa Tolu Olasoji - 18 Jul 2020

Kamaru Usman has become the dominant force in mixed martial arts

Paradou AC: The barefoot academy revolutionising Algerian football

Africa Tolu Olasoji - 27 Jun 2020

After learning from Côte D’Ivoire’s ASEC Mimosas, the Paradou AC academy is revolutionising football in Algeria — and doing it barefoot

Remembering the original Super Eagles

Africa Tolu Olasoji - 4 Jun 2020

Nigeria’s Super Eagles move to the international fields started in 1949 with a tour of amateur English clubs

Milliseconds keep African gamers from esports dominance

Africa Tolu Olasoji - 21 May 2020

Milliseconds keep African gamers from esports dominance

Mending broken Nigerian talent

Article Tolu Olasoji - 14 Feb 2020

Young footballers in Nigeria often struggle to get the specialised healthcare they need

Press Releases

Special Reports

Transport Month

[email protected] - 23 Oct 2020

An infrastructure-led recovery will help to stimulate demand in the South African economy, which is vital post the Covid-19 pandemic

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Limpopo’s Economic Recovery Plan to fight Covid-19 impact

special reports - 23 Oct 2020

Billions have been set aside to help farmers and industries get back on their feet as part of the Limpopo Socio-Economic Recovery Plan

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Disrupt the corrupt

special reports - 22 Oct 2020

Whistle-blowers should be seen as real heroes in the fight against corruption and we need a change in culture for this to happen

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Corporates: A force for good for a sustainable future

special reports - 20 Oct 2020

In order to see people and nature thrive what is required is a strong focus on partnerships – we cannot act alone anymore

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Combatting wildlife crime in Southern Africa activity annual programme statement (APS) No. 04

special reports - 20 Oct 2020

Concept papers are sought for implementating activities, for a multi-faceted programme that aims to reduce poaching and illegal trade in wildlife

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The financial decisions made during your life journey, and their impact on your retirement outcome

special reports - 19 Oct 2020

The longer you save towards retirement the larger your retirement savings are expected to be due to the effect of compounding interest

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In conversation with SA Reserve Bank Governer, Lesetja Kganyago

special reports - 16 Oct 2020

'Make interest rates zero and inflation goes up and then people save less – we need savings to fund investment in this country'

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Secure your business from cyber threats

special reports - 16 Oct 2020

Many business-grade security systems now have built-in learning systems and AI to help businesses stay up to date with protection