Premium Times editor Oladeinde Olawoyin picked for IAEA programme in Vienna
Premium Times’ business and economy editor Oladeinde Olawoyin has been selected for the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) journalism programme in Vienna, Austria. He joins a global cohort of leading energy editors and correspondents to study the IAEA’s work in nuclear science and technology across sectors such as power, agriculture, industry, finance, food, and environment. The programme includes field visits, press conferences, discussions with IAEA experts, and social events, aiming to deepen understanding of nuclear applications amid growing global interest in nuclear power.
Olawoyin’s selection underscores the recognition of Nigerian journalism excellence on the international stage. A multi-award-winning reporter, he has covered oil and gas, business, capital markets, agriculture, maritime, and public policy for Premium Times, earning accolades such as the 2022 Business Reporter of the Year at WAMECA and fellowships from the Gates Foundation, ICFJ, and others. His background in energy and finance reporting positions him to bring back insights that could inform coverage of Nigeria’s energy transition and nuclear conversations.
What aspects of nuclear technology’s role in agriculture, power, or finance would you like to see explored in his upcoming reports from Vienna?