Rahaman Abiola

Education: B.A English and Literature (Obafemi Awolowo University), Media Innovation (School of Media and Communication, Pan Atlantic University (SMC-PAU) and the University of Johannesburg)

Experience: Association of Nigerian Authors (ANA, 2015), The Nation (Reporter, 2017), LEGIT.ng (Editor - Politics and Current Affairs; Head of Human Interest Desk; Editor-in-Chief), Internation News Media Association (INMA, Africa Board Member)

Awards: Mile Media Award (2021), Kwame Karikari Fellowship (2021), Distinguished Editorial Leadership (2023, 2024), MTN-MIP (2024)

Rahaman Abiola is a Nigerian journalist, editor, and media trainer with a decade of experience stranding diverse roles in both traditional and digital media. As the Editor-in-Chief of LEGIT.ng, he leads content direction with data-driven editorial practice, demonstrating a commitment to modern newsroom management and mentoring team(s) of professionals through audience-centric innovation. His work involves leveraging social media and emerging technologies towards impactful journalism, media innovation, etc. Contact via: rahaman.abiola@corp.legit.ng.

1034 articles published since 28 Aug 2018

Author's articles

Unlocking Nigeria’s production potential through China’s tariff-free African trade policy

Unlocking Nigeria’s production potential through China’s tariff-free African trade policy

a month ago

Leveraging intra-African trade to boost Nigeria’s manufacturing sector

Leveraging intra-African trade to boost Nigeria’s manufacturing sector

2 months ago

Implications of geopolitical crisis on West African trade relations, by Rahaman Abiola

Implications of geopolitical crisis on West African trade relations, by Rahaman Abiola

4 months ago

Oloko of Oko: The true story behind remand of Oyo monarch at Abolongo prison by Isaac Abiodun

Oloko of Oko: The true story behind remand of Oyo monarch at Abolongo prison by Isaac Abiodun

a year ago

"Fellow Nigerians, get your PVCs ready and vote for the best candidates" by Madu Chrysogonus

"Fellow Nigerians, get your PVCs ready and vote for the best candidates" by Madu Chrysogonus

2 years ago

CVR: Scaling technology to expand access to voter register by Olasupo Abideen

CVR: Scaling technology to expand access to voter register by Olasupo Abideen

3 years ago

Alaafin Oba Lamidi Olayiwola Adeyemi III as a marvel by Onike Rahaman

Alaafin Oba Lamidi Olayiwola Adeyemi III as a marvel by Onike Rahaman

3 years ago

Since Friday night that Oba Lamidi Olayiwola Adeyemi III joined his ancestors, there have been different write-ups on people’s perceptions of the late Alaafin.

Adekunle Gold affirms status as one of Africa's most innovative artists in "Catch Me If You Can"

Adekunle Gold affirms status as one of Africa's most innovative artists in "Catch Me If You Can"

3 years ago

Music journalist Emmanuel Daraloye explores the uniqueness of Adekunle Gold's voice and his journey to Africa's A-list in his new album "Catch Me If You Can."

2023: Memo to APC, PDP on youths inclusion By Ibraheem Abdullateef

2023: Memo to APC, PDP on youths inclusion By Ibraheem Abdullateef

3 years ago

Ibraheem Abdullateef wrote on the need for the two biggest political parties in the country - APC and PDP -to review nomination form fees for office-seekers.

Sylvester Oromoni: The unanswered questions by Tombra Ebikeme

Sylvester Oromoni: The unanswered questions by Tombra Ebikeme

3 years ago

The two autopsy reports were conducted in Warri and Lagos respectively and witnessed by the Police and representatives of the families of the late Sylvester.

Portable vs Pocolee: A peep into fall out of Zazoo and Zehh by Emmanuel Daraloye

Portable vs Pocolee: A peep into fall out of Zazoo and Zehh by Emmanuel Daraloye

3 years ago

A few hours ago, rave of the moment and self-acclaimed Werey Olorin, Habeeb Okikiola popularly known as Portable, was sent packing from a hotel by Kogbagidi.

Banditry and phone network shutdown: Why Governor El-Rufai is chasing shadow

Banditry and phone network shutdown: Why Governor El-Rufai is chasing shadow

3 years ago

Governor El Rufai ordered the shutdown of the telecoms network in a bid to launch offensives and disrupt bandits' operations in some areas of Kaduna state.

From reality show to music world: A review of Veeiye's Young & Reckless EP by Emmanuel Daraloye

From reality show to music world: A review of Veeiye's Young & Reckless EP by Emmanuel Daraloye

3 years ago

Less than a year after participating in the BBNaija, pop star, Veeiye has finally unleashed her debut body of work. The project is titled "Young and Reckless.

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