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.

4886 articles published since 28 Feb 2023

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3 key master's degrees to pursue in 2025 that can unlock high-paying jobs

3 key master's degrees to pursue in 2025 that can unlock high-paying jobs

Education

10 months ago

Controversial banner declaring 'Jesus is not God' removed from Lekki mosque after backlash

Controversial banner declaring 'Jesus is not God' removed from Lekki mosque after backlash

Nigeria

10 months ago

Radio station in Oyo expresses grief over children's funfair tragedy, clarifies involvement

Radio station in Oyo expresses grief over children's funfair tragedy, clarifies involvement

Nigeria

10 months ago

10 commandments tablet sells for $5 million at auction amid authenticity questions

10 commandments tablet sells for $5 million at auction amid authenticity questions

World

10 months ago

NAFDAC shuts down Eziukwu Market, over N5 billion worth of fake and expired products uncovered

NAFDAC shuts down Eziukwu Market, over N5 billion worth of fake and expired products uncovered

Nigeria

10 months ago

UNN to generate its own power amid electricity challenges

UNN to generate its own power amid electricity challenges

Nigeria

10 months ago

Emergency response activated as truck driver dies in Kara bridge mishap

Emergency response activated as truck driver dies in Kara bridge mishap

Nigeria

10 months ago

LASEMA has confirmed the death of a truck driver involved in an accident around Kara Bridge. The incident led to the truck toppling and discharging its cargo.

University of Nigeria graduates 11,143 students, awards 195 first class

University of Nigeria graduates 11,143 students, awards 195 first class

Education

10 months ago

University of Nigeria Nsukka will award 195 first-class degrees at its 53rd Convocation, with 11,143 graduates receiving first degrees, diplomas, and certificates.

Lagos court arraigns man for defrauding student of nearly N10 million to get visa

Lagos court arraigns man for defrauding student of nearly N10 million to get visa

Nigeria

10 months ago

A fake visa agent has been arraigned in Lagos for allegedly defrauding a victim of N9.88 million under the false pretense of procuring a Canadian study visa.

9 key takeaways you need to know about Nigeria's 2025 budget as presented by President Tinubu

9 key takeaways you need to know about Nigeria's 2025 budget as presented by President Tinubu

Politics

10 months ago

Key highlights of Nigeria's 2025 Budget, focusing on economic stability, national development, and strategic investments in security, education, and healthcare.

NSCDC recovers stolen Mercedes-Benz, fake $7,000 in sting operation

NSCDC recovers stolen Mercedes-Benz, fake $7,000 in sting operation

Nigeria

10 months ago

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps in Zamfara State recovered a stolen Mercedes-Benz C300, a Samsung Galaxy phone, and $7,000 in counterfeit currency.

20 million naira prize: Winner of 2024 NOA campus debate competition announced

20 million naira prize: Winner of 2024 NOA campus debate competition announced

Education

10 months ago

Two LAUTECH students, Adekunle Ayomide and Oladeji Oluwashina, won the 2024 NOA campus debate competition, securing N20 million and additional funds from NELFund.

N2.23 trillion: NBS discloses how much Nigerians paid as ransom to kidnappers in 1 year

N2.23 trillion: NBS discloses how much Nigerians paid as ransom to kidnappers in 1 year

Nigeria

10 months ago

The National Bureau of Statistics reports that Nigerians paid N2.23 trillion in ransom over 12 months. The report highlights the high incidence of crime.

Principal lecturers in Nigerian polytechnics get 3-year deadline to obtain PhD as FG gives approval

Principal lecturers in Nigerian polytechnics get 3-year deadline to obtain PhD as FG gives approval

Education

10 months ago

National Board for Technical Education mandates that principal lecturers in polytechnics obtain doctorate degrees within three years as part of new scheme of service

Jigawa state government uncovers 6,348 ghost workers, saves over N314 million monthly

Jigawa state government uncovers 6,348 ghost workers, saves over N314 million monthly

Nigeria

10 months ago

The Jigawa State Government has uncovered 6,348 ghost workers in its staff verification exercise, resulting in monthly savings of over N314 million.

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