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.

1025 articles published since 28 Aug 2018

Author's articles

South-South diplomacy: What Tinubu’s Brazil visit means for Nigeria’s immediate economic needs

South-South diplomacy: What Tinubu’s Brazil visit means for Nigeria’s immediate economic needs

Opinion

13 days ago

Beyond big business: What Nigeria’s new tax law means for SMEs

Beyond big business: What Nigeria’s new tax law means for SMEs

Opinion

13 days ago

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

Opinion

2 months ago

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

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

Opinion

3 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

Opinion

5 months ago

"It's time for Africans to own our narrative": Forbes journalist shares tips on reporting Africa

"It's time for Africans to own our narrative": Forbes journalist shares tips on reporting Africa

Nigeria

10 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

Opinion

a year ago

Oba Solomon Akinola, the Oloko of Oko and 14 others were remanded at Abolongo Correctional Centre Oyo on Tuesday, 21st November 2023, for various offences.

Off-circle polls: Rebuilding confidence in Nigeria's electoral democracy by Olasupo Abideen

Off-circle polls: Rebuilding confidence in Nigeria's electoral democracy by Olasupo Abideen

Politics

a year ago

The months that followed the conduct of the 2023 general elections were no doubt a rollercoaster with contrasting emotions about the outcome of the elections.

Just In: Prince Olawale Oyebola reportedly emerges new Aseyin of Iseyin

Just In: Prince Olawale Oyebola reportedly emerges new Aseyin of Iseyin

Nigeria

2 years ago

Prince Olawale Sefiu Oyebola has reportedly emerged as the new Aseyin of Iseyin. He will succeed the late Aseyin Oba Salahudeen Abdul Ganiyy Adekunle Ajinese 1.

Nigerian photographer, Bolaji Alonge, exhibits “iconic” photos celebrating Lagos, Africa in UK

Nigerian photographer, Bolaji Alonge, exhibits “iconic” photos celebrating Lagos, Africa in UK

People

2 years ago

Ace photographer, Bolaji Alonge, is making the country proud with his exhibition of the Iconic Lagos, a bundle of photos celebrating Lagos lifestyle in the UK.

My life took a huge turn: Nigerian Ukraine-based doctor who lost everything to Russia’s invasion

My life took a huge turn: Nigerian Ukraine-based doctor who lost everything to Russia’s invasion

People

2 years ago

Justina Ajayi had to leave Ukraine, a country she had known for over a decade after Russia's invasion in February 2022. Now in UK, Justina is willing to return.

I was a medical lab technician before moving to comedy, skits: Mr Aloy’s speaks on rewarding career

I was a medical lab technician before moving to comedy, skits: Mr Aloy’s speaks on rewarding career

People

2 years ago

With a career that started as a medical lab technician to acting and now skit making, Emma Chinedum Mr Aloy has paid his due in the entertainment industry.

Ibadan has a waste problem: This firm shows how to make money, create jobs and fashion out of it

Ibadan has a waste problem: This firm shows how to make money, create jobs and fashion out of it

Feature

2 years ago

Planet 3R offers a unique solution to the waste crisis in Ibadan, capital city of Oyo state, by using pure water sachets to make dresses, bags, table mats, etc.

Group to organise Ibadan's first-ever comic convention, awards for creatives

Group to organise Ibadan's first-ever comic convention, awards for creatives

People

2 years ago

Comic-Con Ibadan (CCI), a non-profit group, is organising free comic convention in Oyo state to further its mission to propagate the African creative industry.

"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

Opinion

2 years ago

In this opinion, public affairs analyst, Madu Chrysogonus, urged Nigerians to vote the best candidates to do the jobs in the coming 2023 general elections.

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