Oluwatosin Adeshokan

Oluwatosin Adeshokan

Oluwatosin Adeshokan is a freelance journalist in West Africa writing about development, conflict, finance and everything in between.

Latest Articles

Mapping Makoko: How data could help legitimize Nigeria's informal settlements

Mapping Makoko: How data could help legitimize Nigeria's informal settlements

over 5 years ago // Space Data for Development

Over half of Nigeria’s urban residents live in slum settlements. But on many digital maps, they do not exist. One project is looking to harness data imagery to fill these gaps and drive inclusion for these communities.

In Africa, drone technology a gateway to STEM

In Africa, drone technology a gateway to STEM

over 6 years ago // Drones for development

The establishment of drone corridors throughout the African continent offers fresh avenues for young people to pursue a career in tech for good.

In Nigeria, community banking gains steam

In Nigeria, community banking gains steam

about 7 years ago // Financial Inclusion

As efforts to reach the "unbanked" grow, mobile money is making inroads in Nigeria's rural and semirural communities.