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Toheeb Lanlehin’s Biography

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I'm a writer and editor and have spent the past six years telling a range of stories on content and editorial teams in publishing, media, and tech. In that time, I've explored various storytelling formats across different beats: student culture, policy and governance, work and career, money, and crypto.

My work has been referenced in numerous conversations about how Nigerians navigate money and think about personal finance.

As a Senior Editor at Zikoko, I help manage the newsroom's operations …

Toheeb Lanlehin’s Journalist Portfolio

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5 Nigerians Earning >₦700k Open Up About the Lives They Can Afford

5 Nigerians Earning >₦700k Open Up About the Lives They Can Afford

What’s the starting point of being a middle-income earner in Nigeria? The answer depends on whom you ask. But…

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The #NairaLife of a POS Agent Forced to Plot New Business Moves

The #NairaLife of a POS Agent Forced to Plot New Business Moves

Naira Life is a series of money diaries that answer questions about Nigerians' relationship with money. T…

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How Fisayo Fosudo Went From Graphic Designer to Top Visual Storyteller

How Fisayo Fosudo Went From Graphic Designer to Top Visual Storyteller

Before Fisayo Fosudo became a tech reviewer and Youtuber, he was a graphic designer and social media strategi…

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The Aftermath of the Landmark Beach Demolition, as Told by a Business Owner

The Aftermath of the Landmark Beach Demolition, as Told by a Business Owner

When parts of the Landmark beach property were demolished on April 30, 2024, to make way for the Federal Gove…

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How Dalu Akabogu turned a tough break into a series of big breaks

How Dalu Akabogu turned a tough break into a series of big breaks

Dalu Akabogu, a finance professional, talks about making a career bet that went south, how that event shaped …

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Inside 3 Nigerian Universities Where Students Pay Money To Pass Courses

Inside 3 Nigerian Universities Where Students Pay Money To Pass Courses

At Igbinedion, Ambrose Alli University, and Kogi State University, lecturers and students exchange grades for…

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Zikoko’s Naira Life Conference Returns to Help Nigerians Build, Grow, and Keep Wealth

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By Toheeb Lanlehin Verified
| Zikoko
Following a successful debut in 2025, Zikoko, Nigeria’s leading youth publication, has announced the return of the Naira Life Conference, its personal finance and wealth-building event. The live experience explores money, work, business, and wealth through practical conversations and real-life stories.
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Is Anyone Looking at Your Bank Account?

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By Toheeb Lanlehin Verified
| Zikoko
At some point, you’ve linked your bank to at least one third-party finance app. Mid-transaction, a wall of dense text appeared on your phone — the Terms of Service — along with a prompt to click “Allow.” You clicked. Then you moved on. And you forgot. Here’s what you didn’t know: that permission probably didn’t expire. The app may still be inside your financial data right now. This entire possibility is driven by something called Open Banking.
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The 10 'Zikoko Money' Stories Nigerians Read the Most in 2025

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By Toheeb Lanlehin Verified
| Zikoko
Our coverage exists to increase the surface area of quality information about money. In 2025, we did that through our web flagships — features, first-person essays, interviews, and videos. We even took our first real stab at organising an event, uncovering fresh ideas and perspectives along the way. This time, though, we’re narrowing the focus to our web stories. As always, we followed Nigerians’ intimate — and often complicated — relationships with money.
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Have you ever used a typewriter?

Haha - a very long time ago. Not for work.

Who's your favorite fictional journalist?

Will McAvoy from "The Newsroom."

What tools and software do you use to do your job?

Google docs, Canva, Airtable, notes, Google keep.