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.

4830 articles published since 28 Feb 2023

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Bus accident: 15 passengers including children lose lives after vehicle lost control

Bus accident: 15 passengers including children lose lives after vehicle lost control

World

a month ago

Nigerian Customs Officer completes motorbike ride from Nigeria to Belgium after 35 days

Nigerian Customs Officer completes motorbike ride from Nigeria to Belgium after 35 days

Nigeria

a month ago

North-west leads as INEC records 72,274 physical registrations in 5 days, breakdown released

North-west leads as INEC records 72,274 physical registrations in 5 days, breakdown released

Politics

2 months ago

Nigerians can now enrol for national health insurance scheme online using NIN

Nigerians can now enrol for national health insurance scheme online using NIN

Nigeria

2 months ago

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

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

Nigeria

2 months ago

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

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

Nigeria

2 months ago

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

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

Education

2 months ago

FG announces successful candidates for the 2025 overseas scholarship scheme and publishes the official list for international study opportunities.

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

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

Education

2 months ago

NYSC opens online registration for 2025 Batch B Stream II and releases official timetable, guiding prospective corps members through key mobilisation steps.

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

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

Education

2 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

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

Nigeria

2 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

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

Nigeria

2 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

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

US

2 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

Lagos governor announces 50% anniversary fare clash on Blue Line

Politics

2 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

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

Education

2 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

10 things to know about new holiday officially declared by FG

Nigeria

2 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.

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