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.
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Economics 2024
Master of Philosophy (MPhil.) Economics 2022
Professional Diploma in Education (PDE) 2022
Master of Science (M.Sc.) Finance 2017
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) Economics 2010
National Diploma, Banking and Finance 2005
The Nigerian Economic Society (NES) FM10253
Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria (CITN): 25863
Associate Member of The Chartered Institute of Forensics and Certified Fraud Examiners of Nigeria (ACCrFA).
– The Nigerian Economic Society 67th Annual Conference 2026. NAF Conference Centre and Suite, Kado District, Abuja, Nigeria.
– 16th CITN ZONAL TAX CONFERENCE- ABEOKUTA 2026. Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library, Abeokuta.
– The Nigerian Economic Society 66th Annual Conference 2025. NAF Conference Centre and Suite, Kado District, Abuja, Nigeria.
– Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria 27th Annual Tax Conference 2025. Abuja Nigeria.
I. Olaleye, A., Momoh, O., & Oyekale, O. (2025). Agricultural Export Diversification And
Economic Growth In Nigeria: An Empirical Analysis Of Cocoa, Cashew, And Exchange
Rate Trends. Conference Paper Accepted and scheduled for presentation at The Nigerian
Economic Society Conference, Abuja. NES-ABJ-2025-540
II. Olaleye, A., Tella S., & Awolaja, O. (2024). Moderating Effect of
Governance on the Nexus of Tax Policy and Economic Welfare In Sub
Saharan Africa. Applied Journal Of Economics, Management And Social
Sciences, Vol. 5(1), 39-50. Doi.Org/10.53790/Ajmss.V5i1.85
III. Olaleye, A., Tella S., & Aworinde, B. (2024). Estimating Economic Welfare
In Sub-Saharan Africa: The Impact Of Tax Policy And Governance. Journal
of Economics and Allied Research, Vol.9 (1), 52-64. Print ISSN:2536-7447
IV. Olaleye, A., Tella S., & Awolaja, O. (2022). Tax Revenue and Welfare of
Nigerians. Journal of Economics and Allied Research Vol.7, Issue 2, (June,
2022) ISSN: 2536: 7447
V. Folarin, A. Oluwalaiye, O., & Olaleye, A. (2020). Domestic Debt Burden
and Economic Growth in Nigeria (1981- 2014). International Journal of
Innovative Research and Development 9(4) April 2020.
VI. Adebanwa, A., Rufai A., & Olaleye A. (2020). Economic Data and
Determinants of Growth in Nigeria. World Journal of Innovative Research
(WJIR) ISSN: 2454-8236, Vol.8(6), June 2020 78-83.
DOI:10.31871/WJIR.8.6.6
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