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

NIN: Stress-free ways to know if your ID number is successfully linked with SIM

NIN: Stress-free ways to know if your ID number is successfully linked with SIM

3 years ago

Opinion: CBN and AbokiFX's black market rates: How transparent is AbokiFX by Odewale Abayomi

Opinion: CBN and AbokiFX's black market rates: How transparent is AbokiFX by Odewale Abayomi

3 years ago

Nigerians will soon link NIN to their bank accounts, FG declares; mandatory deadline coming

Nigerians will soon link NIN to their bank accounts, FG declares; mandatory deadline coming

4 years ago

Worries, uncertainty as FG tells Nigerians to get ready for another hike in petrol price

Worries, uncertainty as FG tells Nigerians to get ready for another hike in petrol price

4 years ago

History made as Nigeria unveils its first electric car; FG says more to dominate market by 2025

History made as Nigeria unveils its first electric car; FG says more to dominate market by 2025

4 years ago

Do you have up to 7 SIM cards? This is how to link them with one NIN (photo)

Do you have up to 7 SIM cards? This is how to link them with one NIN (photo)

4 years ago

NIN: FG given fresh ultimatum on enrolment as NIMC staff threaten strike again

NIN: FG given fresh ultimatum on enrolment as NIMC staff threaten strike again

4 years ago

Speaking on Channels TV, Asekokhai Lucky, the chairman of Association of Senior Civil Servants of Nigeria (ASCSN), said NIMC may reembark on strike action.

FG signs $1.959bn contracts for rail line from Kano to Niger Republic (photos)

FG signs $1.959bn contracts for rail line from Kano to Niger Republic (photos)

4 years ago

On Monday, January 11, in Abuja, minister of transport, Hon Rotimi Amaechi, signed the MoU for the rail line for the Kano-Maradi and Kano-Dutse railway project.

COVID-19: CBN initiates N50bn loan, reaches out to Nigerians over pandemic

COVID-19: CBN initiates N50bn loan, reaches out to Nigerians over pandemic

4 years ago

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has introduced a new set of initiatives to help Nigerians cope with the crippling economic effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.

High concern as Nigeria’s electricity drops further to 2,919MW, power-generating plants shutdown

High concern as Nigeria’s electricity drops further to 2,919MW, power-generating plants shutdown

6 years ago

Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) says power generation has reduced due an emergency maintenance by Nigerian Gas Company (NGC) on pipeline supplying gas to Egbin, Omotosho, Olorunsogo and Paras power stations.

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