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.

5973 articles published since 28 Feb 2023

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5 reasons Trump banned and restricted 10 African countries from coming to the US

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African Union reacts after Trump banned and restricted 10 African countries from coming to US

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Lion kills 59-year-old businessman shortly after he stepped out

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Trump bans 12 countries completely from coming to the US, releases full list

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NDA sets UTME cut off marks, releases date for screening of 77 regular course application

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Sole administrator of Rivers government confirms appointment of 11 new permanent secretaries

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Federal government 2025 employment and empowerment program for Nigerians begins

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Federal Government LEEP Program 2025 aims to create 2.5 million jobs, empowering Nigerians with skills, employment, and entrepreneurship opportunities.

FG speaks on new empowerment programme, mentions those who will benefit

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a year ago

Nigerian government partners with Google to empower youth through digital transformation, fostering skills, and positioning Nigeria as a global tech hub.

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a year ago

Five essential actions to maximise your rewards on the sacred Day of ‘Arafah, including fasting, supplication, Dhikr, Qurbani preparation, and Tahajjud prayers.

Change of institution: List of top Nigerian universities with high acceptance rates for JAMB/UTME

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a year ago

Discover Nigerian universities with high acceptance rates for JAMB Change of Institution. Boost your chances of admission with a flexible cut-off mark policy.

UK home office under fire for alleged racial bias in visa decisions

World

a year ago

UK faces allegations of racial bias after rejecting a Nigerian security expert’s visa, sparking claims of discrimination and heartbreak for affected families.

Scholar who raised $200,000 for Harvard now struggles to graduate

Africa

a year ago

Sierra Leonean scholar Fatou Wurie faces uncertainty as US student visa appointments pause, threatening her ability to return to Harvard and complete her degree.

FG raises concern on consumption of low milk in Nigeria, provides statistics

Nigeria

a year ago

Nigeria’s milk consumption lags behind demand, with 65% imported. Experts urge investment in dairy infrastructure to boost local production and reduce reliance.

Has the WASSCE English Language exam been cancelled? WAEC reacts

Education

a year ago

WAEC Nigeria debunks claims of the English Language exam cancellation, urging students and stakeholders to rely on official communication for accurate information.

FG to empower 100,000 Nigerians through skill up training

Nigeria

a year ago

Federal Government is set to train 100,000 artisans in Nigeria through Skill Up Artisan Super programme, enhancing skills and eliminating quackery in various trades.

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