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Opeyemi Bello is a Lecturer at the Faculty of Law, University of Manitoba, where he joined in September 2024. His teaching areas include Commercial Law, Contract Relations, and Labour-Management Relations.
- LLB (JD equivalent), University of Ilorin, Nigeria
- LLM and MBA (Finance Specialization), University of Lagos, Nigeria
- PhD, International Taxation Law and Policy, Schulich Law School, Dalhousie University
His research examines international tax cooperation dynamics, particularly challenges faced by developing countries in global tax negotiations. Key topics include digital tax frameworks, OECD Pillar 2, illicit financial flows, and intersections between international tax law and broader economic regimes. He actively analyzes how evolving tax policies affect normative international tax values.
Recent publications focus on African business roles in tax cooperation, digital taxation, and Nigerian finance acts. His work bridges academic analysis with practical policy evaluation.
- Purdy Crawford Fellowship, Schulich Law School
- Best paper, African International Economic Law Network Conference (2023)
- Dalhousie University Faculty of Graduate Studies Scholarship
- Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria Best Performance in International Taxation (2016)
- University Scholar, University of Ilorin (2008-2010)
Prior to his current role, Bello practiced law in Nigeria, covering commercial law, foreign investment, taxation, and dispute resolution. He also served as a part-time consultant for the United Nations on tax policies for the international shipping industry.
