The Digest:
Dr. Doyin Abiola, former Managing Director/Editor-in-Chief of National Concord and wife of the late MKO Abiola, has passed away at 82. A pioneer for women in journalism, she made history as the first Nigerian woman to lead a national daily.
Key Points:
- Doyin Abiola passed away on August 5, 2025, confirmed by her son, Jamiu Abiola.
- She was the first Nigerian woman to serve as Editor-in-Chief of a national daily.
- Born in 1943, she earned a degree from the University of Ibadan and a PhD from New York University in 1979.
- She began her career at Daily Sketch, later joining Daily Times and rising to editorial leadership.
- In 1986, she became Managing Director/Editor-in-Chief at National Concord, expanding the paper significantly.
- Despite the 18-month closure during General Sani Abacha's regime, she remained committed to journalistic integrity.
- Abiola chaired several influential media bodies and earned multiple awards, including the DAME Lifetime Achievement Award.
Doyin Abiola’s legacy in Nigerian journalism, her dedication to truth and justice, and her advocacy for gender equality in media remain monumental. The funeral arrangements will be announced by her family.
Sources: Pulse, PMNews, Nigerian Media Merit Award
