Basit Jamiu

Education: Bachelor's degree from Nasarawa State University (2023), Google Digital Skills from Google News Initiative (2024)

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

Awards: Humangle Most-Read Feature Writer (2022), FIJ Best Stories of the Year (2022)

Basit Jamiu is an AFP-certified journalist. He is a current affairs and politics editor at Legit.ng. He holds a bachelor's degree from Nasarawa State University (2023). Basit previously worked as a staff writer at Ikeja Bird (2022), Associate Editor at Prime Progress (2022). He is a 2025 CRA Grantee, 2024 Open Climate Fellow (West Africa), 2023 MTN Media Fellow. Email: basitjamiu1st@gmail.com and basit.jamiu@corp.legit.ng.

5961 articles published since 28 Feb 2023

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Traditional ruler abducted by gunmen in Kogi state, police issues statement

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US approves $32.5 million to combat hunger in Nigeria, mentions those who will benefit

Nigeria

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FG announces successful candidates for 2025 overseas scholarship scheme, releases list

Education

10 months ago

NYSC announces online registration for 2025 batch B stream II, releases timetable

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10 months ago

Why FG introduced AI, coding, others into new subjects for primary and secondary schools

Education

10 months ago

Nigeria updates school curriculum to include AI, coding, and digital literacy, aiming to equip students with future-ready skills for a tech-driven economy.

Tragic accident in Abuja bridge kills man, his wife and their two children

Nigeria

10 months ago

A fatal crash at Mabushi Bridge in Abuja claimed the lives of a man, his wife, and two children after a confrontation at Berger Roundabout led to tragedy.

Minimum wage: Full list of states and governors paying ₦80,000 and above

Nigeria

10 months ago

Discover the full list of Nigerian states paying ₦80,000 and above as minimum wage, including Imo, Lagos, Rivers, and more. See how governors are responding.

Heartbreaking last text message of hiker before dying in US released by wife

10 months ago

Minnesota hiker Grant Gardner sent a final text from Cloud Peak before his tragic death. His body was found weeks later, bringing closure to his grieving family.

Lagos governor announces 50% anniversary fare clash on Blue Line

Politics

10 months ago

Lagos Governor Sanwo-Olu announces 50% fare cut on Blue Line rail for 4 Sept 2025, marking two years of safe, efficient service and over 5 million passengers.

AI, measurement: FG releases full list of JSS, SS subjects in new curriculum

Education

10 months ago

Nigeria has unveiled a new school curriculum for 2025, featuring subjects like digital literacy, coding, AI, entrepreneurship, and global languages.

10 things to know about new holiday officially declared by FG

Nigeria

10 months ago

FG declares Eid-el-Maulud a public holiday for 2025. Discover 10 key facts about the celebration, its significance, and how Muslims observe it worldwide.

NYSC members also eligible: 5 things to know before you apply for FG’s ₦5 million loan for youths

Nigeria

10 months ago

Discover how NYSC corps members can access up to ₦5 million through YouthCred. Learn eligibility, loan terms, and key facts before applying for FG’s youth loan.

FG introduces criminal record verification for teachers in primary and secondary schools

Education

10 months ago

Nigeria mandates ethics and criminal record checks for teachers via TRCN portal to boost professionalism, curb forgery, and ensure qualified school staff.

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