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 with a wealth of experience spanning over 5 years. 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.

5703 articles published since 28 Feb 2023

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

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Full list of top 10 most powerful passports in 2025

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

Education

10 months ago

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

Education

10 months ago

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

World

10 months ago

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

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List of countries outside Africa that Nigerians can visit without visa

Nigeria

10 months 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

Nigeria

10 months 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

World

10 months 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.

UK official mentions what Nigerians should avoid doing before visa interviews: "It's bad"

Nigeria

10 months ago

UK cautions Nigerians against suspicious visa deposits. Sudden bank activity may lead to denial. Visa policy remains welcoming with no fund benchmarks.

Amount Air India plane crash sole survivor will get as compensation released

Asia

10 months ago

Air India offered ₹25L interim relief to the Ahmedabad plane crash victims and the lone survivor, adding to Tata Sons previous contribution of ₹1Cr.

US announces visa restriction policy to block entry of fentanyl traffickers and enablers

10 months ago

US rolls out visa ban targeting drug traffickers and their associates to combat fentanyl crisis, aiming to curb overdoses and protect American communities.

Amount paid to families of Dana Air crash victims that killed over 150 people in Nigeria in 2012

Nigeria

10 months ago

Dana Air said it paid over $3 million to families of victims in the 2012 Lagos crash, with full and partial compensations reported by Premium Times in 2013.

Educationist advocates N400,000 salary for Nigerian teachers, predicts transformative impact

Education

10 months ago

Alex Onyia urges education reforms in Nigeria, advocating for stricter teacher qualifications, higher salaries, and better training. His proposals spark debate.

Sabotage: Aviation minister speaks on another possible cause of Air India plane crash

Asia

10 months ago

Aviation minister points at possible sabotage as cause of Air India crash; investigation ongoing with black box data and multiple angles under review.

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