Subject Topic: Temitayo Jaiyeola 

Profile: Senior reporter at TechCabal (Federal university of Agriculture, Abeokuta) , Data Enthusiast and a poet.

Socials: LinkedIn @Temitayo Jaiyeola 

Experience: Temitayo was once the director of Education at CAPS, Head tech and media desk at Businessday, a correspondent at punch newspapers and a creative writer and editor at Noirledge Publishing.

Intro: Temitayo is a Senior Reporter at Tech Cabal. He is a Data Enthusiast and he does poetry on the side when he isn’t “haunted by the ghost of deadlines”. He has interests in stories that explores the intercession between Technology and human activities.

Background and Career Journey:

Temitayo is an alumnus of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta.

• He has built a diverse and solid career across education, journalism, and publishing. He previously served as the Director of Education at CAPS,headed the Tech and Media Desk at BusinessDay, worked as a correspondent with Punch Newspapers and was a writer and editor at Noirledge Publishing.
• Temitayo’s professional journey reflects a balance between technical expertise, newsroom leadership, and creative expression, all of which shape his approach to technology correspondence.

Personality:

Amarachi Orijiude, a former Co-worker of Temitayo Jaiyeola says Temitayo has a nose for news and great analytical Skills. 

From his LinkedIn page, Temitayo appears to be a highly supportive and encouraging professional. He frequently celebrates the achievements of others and actively engages with conversations around growth, learning, and professional development. This trait reflects his collaborative spirit and suggests a journalist who values community and mentorship within the media and tech ecosystem.

From his Reposts, he seems to love informations on Crypto currency or Nigerian TAX reforms too. He also engages in posts about  The Nigerian Communication commissions. His commentary on news writing especially concerns about poor structure or misuse of adjectives highlights his commitment to accuracy, clarity, and professionalism in journalism.

This being asides from his passion and love for TECH.

Tech Reporting and Standout Stories:

Temitayo and Technology 

When it comes to technology reporting, Temitayo Jaiyeola’s work stands out for how unexpectedly human and engaging it is. His tech stories are not just about apps, policies, or startups; they are about what happens when technology collides with real Nigerian lives. He often takes subjects that might ordinarily feel technical or boring and reframes them in ways that feel surprising, accessible, and sometimes mind-blowing.

One striking aspect of his tech journalism is his ability to pull readers into stories about systems most people barely think about. Whether he is writing about digital finance, data, telecom regulations, or internet infrastructure, he tends to ask the kind of questions that make readers pause and think, “Wait… I never saw it that way.” His work often reveals how deeply technology is embedded in everyday activities from how Nigerians move money, to how policies quietly shape access to the internet and digital tools.

Some of his most engaging tech stories are those that expose the hidden consequences of technology and policy decisions, especially in ways that directly affect everyday Nigerians. For instance, Temitayo has paid attention to stories around telecommunications regulation and the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), showing how policy decisions made at the regulatory level quietly influence internet accessibility, data costs, and service quality. These stories are mind-opening because they reveal that issues Nigerians often blame on network providers alone are sometimes rooted in regulatory frameworks, spectrum allocation, or policy delays  factors most users are unaware of.

Another example can be seen in his engagement with stories around financial technology, cryptocurrency, and tax reforms in Nigeria. Rather than treating crypto and digital finance as trends driven only by youth culture or innovation, his tech reporting highlights the broader implications of government intervention, taxation, and regulation on fintech startups and everyday users. Such stories expose how policies intended to “organise” the digital economy can unintentionally slow innovation, push users to informal platforms, or widen the gap between regulation and technological reality.

Professional Influence:

What makes his writing and reporting particularly fun is his tone. Even when dealing with serious issues like regulation, taxation, or digital inequality, there is a clarity and sharpness that keeps the reader interested. His data-driven approach does not overwhelm; instead, it informs. Numbers, when present, are used to strengthen the story, not drown it. This balance makes his work both educational and enjoyable, especially for readers who are not deeply technical.

Another element of his tech reporting is his attention to context. He does not treat Nigerian tech stories as isolated events. Instead, he situates them within larger conversations global tech trends, economic realities, policy frameworks, and social behaviour. This gives his work depth and helps readers understand not just what is happening, but why it matters.

Conclusion:

Overall, Temitayo Jaiyeola’s tech stories are informative without being dull, analytical without being cold, and sometimes startling in the way they reveal the unseen layers of technology in society. His work as a tech correspondent shows a journalist who is curious, critical, and deeply interested in how technology reshapes human experience and that is what makes his reporting memorable.