Femi Oladele

Researcher · Educator · Policy Thinker

Femi Oladele

Ph.D. | Public Policy · Financial Literacy · Youth Development. Fighting poverty and illiteracy — one idea at a time.

Dr. Femi Oladele portrait

What I Do

Research, teaching, and public commentary with practical force.

Research & Policy

Corporate governance, sustainability reporting, and social safety nets in Africa.

Education & Coaching

Lead Coach at MORE by Meristem and founder of The Educationary Place, advancing financial literacy for Nigerian youth.

Media & Advisory

Expert commentary on TVC News and ADBN TV, with practical advisory for MSMEs and institutions.

🏅 2021 Emerald & HETL Outstanding Doctoral Research Award
🎓 Ph.D. Accounting — Bowen University
🌍 Rising Star in Residence — Albert Ludwigs University, Germany
🏛️ Fellow — Emerging Political Leaders Fellowship (2025)
📺 TV Commentator — TVC News Nigeria · ADBN TV

Latest Writing

Recent commentary on business and policy.

Monetary Policy

Impact of the CBN's Reviewed Interest Rates on MSMEs

A practical look at how interest rate adjustments shape resilience and planning for small businesses in Nigeria.

Read on msmehub →
MSME Structure

Business Ownership in Nigeria

An accessible framing of ownership structures, incentives, and institutional realities shaping long-term outcomes.

Read on msmehub →
Financial Management

How to Choose Your CFO Wisely

A guide to financial leadership, role clarity, and the judgement businesses need around strategic finance.

Read on msmehub →

Where I've Been

Recent engagements in classrooms, boardrooms, and learning communities.

Teaching and advisory work runs alongside research, with recent sessions focused on business language, student finance, entrepreneurship, and youth investment.

Invite me to speak

Feb 6, 2026

Miva Open University (EIR session)

MBA Students

Business Language Adequacy

Nigeria

Jan 30, 2026

NESA Ogun State Monthly Webinar

Undergraduate Economics Students

Personal Finance & Investing Tips for Students

Ogun State

Jan 17, 2026

FINWISE 2.0 — ARZIKI (BUK)

Bayero University Students

Financial knowledge & capital markets

Kano