Dr. Adenike Oluwafunmilayo Olaleye is a distinguished Nigerian Economist, Tax Professional, and Academic with a unique blend of scholarly depth, public sector experience, and practical finance expertise.

A Lecturer II in the Department of Entrepreneurial Studies Economics and an Adjunct Lecturer in Economics at Dominion University Ibadan, Dr. Olaleye brings over a decade of experience across academia, taxation, and financial management. She holds a PhD in Economics (2024) and MPhil in Economics (2022) from Babcock University, an M.Sc. International Finance (2017), a Professional Diploma in Education, a registered member of Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria and a B.Sc. Economics from Bowen University. This solid academic foundation is complemented by professional memberships as an Associate Member of the Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria (CITN), the Chartered Institute of Forensics and Certified Fraud Examiners, and the Nigerian Economic Society.

From 2019 to 2025, she served as Senior Inspector of Taxes at the Ogun State Internal Revenue Service, where she led tax audits, reviewed audited financial statements, strengthened anti-fraud programs, and ensured compliance and efficient PAYE remittance. Previously, as Head of Finance at Ideal Group of Schools (2012-2019), she honed her skills in budgeting, financial reporting, payroll, and tax management. Dr. Olaleye is a prolific researcher with publications in reputable journals on tax policy, economic welfare, governance, development policy, and economic growth in Sub-Saharan Africa.

Beyond academia, she is a committed community leader and Christian educator, serving as Director of Christian Education for Abeokuta North/West Baptist Association. She is married to a God-fearing man, and together they have wonderful children.

Driven, analytical, and service-oriented, Dr. Olaleye embodies the nexus of knowledge, integrity, and impact.