Basit Jamiu

Education: Bachelor's degree from Ekiti State University (2018), Google Digital Skills from Google News Initiative (2024)

Experience: Staff Writer, Ikeja Bird (2022), Associate Editor, Prime Progress (2022), Staff Writer, The Movee (2018), politics and current affairs editor, Legit.ng (present)

Awards: Ynaija New Recipient Award (2018), Top Editors from Africa, The Witsprouts (2020), Humangle Best Feature Writer (2022), FIJ Best Writer of the Year (2022)

Basit Jamiu is a journalist with more than five years of experience. He is a current affairs and politics editor at Legit.ng. He holds a bachelor's degree from Ekiti State University (2018). Basit previously worked as a staff writer at Ikeja Bird (2022), Associate Editor at Prime Progress (2022), and Staff Writer at The Movee (2018). He is a 2024 Open Climate Fellow (West Africa), 2023 MTN Media Fellow, OCRP Fellow at ICIR, and Accountability Fellow at CJID. Email: basit.jamiu@corp.legit.ng.

4195 articles published since 28 Feb 2023

Author's articles

Top private school opens recruitment for Nigerians with competitive salary, mentions who can apply

Top private school opens recruitment for Nigerians with competitive salary,...

Education

8 hours ago

Plane crashes again in India, killing two pilots on board, safety review launched

Plane crashes again in India, killing two pilots on board, safety review...

Asia

10 hours ago

Bridge collapses tragically, killing nine people, cars plunge into river

Bridge collapses tragically, killing nine people, cars plunge into river

Asia

14 hours ago

2027 Elections: How to become a member of ADC coalition

2027 Elections: How to become a member of ADC coalition

Politics

16 hours ago

UAE bans Dubai transit visas for Nigerians amid new travel restrictions

UAE bans Dubai transit visas for Nigerians amid new travel restrictions

Nigeria

16 hours ago

Coalition 2027: Actual amount of previous nomination form for ADC presidential candidates emerges

Coalition 2027: Actual amount of previous nomination form for ADC presidential...

Politics

17 hours ago

Air India: Officials finally submit report on what caused the plane crash that killed 241 passengers

Air India: Officials finally submit report on what caused the plane crash that killed 241 passengers

World

19 hours ago

India’s Air India crash probe focuses on Boeing 787 fuel control switches, with a preliminary report expected Friday amid scrutiny of engine thrust.

Full list of top 10 most powerful passports in 2025

Full list of top 10 most powerful passports in 2025

World

a day ago

Discover the top 10 most powerful passports in 2025, ranked by global mobility, diplomatic influence, and visa-free access across 195 destinations.

Recruiter who has employed over 1000 people mentions what to say during interviews to get the job

Recruiter who has employed over 1000 people mentions what to say during interviews to get the job

Education

a day ago

Formal degrees are losing ground as employers favour skills and experience; 2025 graduates must be creative and proactive to stand out in a tight job market.

Lagos State University tops JAMB rankings as Nigeria’s most sought-after university

Lagos State University tops JAMB rankings as Nigeria’s most sought-after university

Education

a day ago

Lagos State University (LASU) has emerged as the most sought-after university in Nigeria, a new data released by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB)

NATO chief sounds alarm on World War III risk as China eyes Taiwan and Russia targets NATO

NATO chief sounds alarm on World War III risk as China eyes Taiwan and Russia targets NATO

World

a day ago

NATO chief warns World War III could erupt if China invades Taiwan, with Russia attacking NATO nations in a coordinated global conflict scenario.

Victim’s final text message before flooding that killed over 100 people released

Victim’s final text message before flooding that killed over 100 people released

US

a day ago

Joyce Badon’s heartbreaking final text message captures the horror of the Texas floods, as volunteers search for victims in Kerr County and other areas.

List of countries outside Africa that Nigerians can visit without visa

List of countries outside Africa that Nigerians can visit without visa

Nigeria

a day ago

Nigerians can explore stunning visa-free destinations worldwide, including Caribbean and Pacific. Discover vibrant cultures, breathtaking landscapes, and adventure.

US embassy in Nigeria newly updates visa screening process in 2025, explains it clearly

US embassy in Nigeria newly updates visa screening process in 2025, explains it clearly

Nigeria

a day ago

The US Embassy in Nigeria now requires F, M, or J visa applicants to set social media accounts to public for enhanced vetting and national security.

One-third of a country applies for visas to relocate, reason emerges

One-third of a country applies for visas to relocate, reason emerges

World

3 days ago

One-third of a country applied to leave immediately to another one, sparks concern. One-third of a country applied to leave immediately to another one.

Basit Jamiu