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.

4428 articles published since 28 Feb 2023

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Federal government 2025 employment and empowerment program for Nigerians begins

Federal government 2025 employment and empowerment program for Nigerians begins

Nigeria

2 months ago

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

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

Nigeria

2 months ago

List of 5 important things to do on the day of Arafah

List of 5 important things to do on the day of Arafah

Nigeria

2 months ago

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

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

Education

2 months ago

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

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

World

2 months ago

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

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

Africa

2 months ago

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

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

Nigeria

2 months 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

Has the WASSCE English Language exam been cancelled? WAEC reacts

Education

2 months 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

FG to empower 100,000 Nigerians through skill up training

Nigeria

2 months 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.

Bill Gates announces that he will give most of his $200bn fortune to Africa

Bill Gates announces that he will give most of his $200bn fortune to Africa

Nigeria

2 months ago

Bill Gates pledges to donate most of his $200bn fortune to Africa, focusing on healthcare, education, and AI-driven innovations over the next 20 years.

Thousands place bets on Jesus return to Earth before the end of 2025, actual amount released

Thousands place bets on Jesus return to Earth before the end of 2025, actual amount released

Nigeria

2 months ago

Thousands are betting on Jesus’ return before 2025 ends, with over $513,000 wagered on Polymarket. Is it faith or finance? The year’s outcome will decide.

Hajj commission sends important safety message, warns about extreme heat

Hajj commission sends important safety message, warns about extreme heat

Nigeria

2 months ago

National Hajj Commission issued key safety guidelines for Hajj 2025, advising pilgrims on heat precautions, movement schedules, and compliance measures.

Trump offers marital advice after viral video of Macron’s wife shoving him on the face

Trump offers marital advice after viral video of Macron’s wife shoving him on the face

US

2 months ago

French President Emmanuel Macron was shoved by his wife, Brigitte, in a viral video. US President Donald Trump weighed in, offering advice during a press briefing.

Nigerian Air force eliminates over 20 terrorists and destroyed 21 motorcycles in Zamfara

Nigerian Air force eliminates over 20 terrorists and destroyed 21 motorcycles in Zamfara

Nigeria

2 months ago

Nigerian Air Force neutralised over 20 terrorists, preventing an attack. The operation also led to an accidental bombing, causing casualties among vigilantes.

“I lost 2.5 million and other items in Mokwa flood”: Survivors speak, share experience

“I lost 2.5 million and other items in Mokwa flood”: Survivors speak, share experience

Nigeria

2 months ago

A devastating flood in Mokwa, Niger State, claimed over 200 lives, leaving hundreds missing. Communities face loss, health risks, and disrupted food supply chains.

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