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.

5938 articles published since 28 Feb 2023

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Full list of items generally not allowed when entering airplane, applies to all flights

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Terrorism: Iran sends important message to Nigeria amidst war with Israel and US

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How US-Israel war against Iran may decide 2027 elections in Nigeria as fuel prices continue to rise

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Anthony Placid: What to know about Nigeria’s new police spokesperson

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Full list of communities to be affected by planned 3-day electricity outage in Nigeria

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Canada releases full list of 8 food items not allowed when entering the country in 2026

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Federal government issues 14 emergency contact numbers for Nigerians in Middle East amidst war

Nigeria

3 months ago

The Nigerian government issued emergency contact numbers for citizens in the Middle East as tensions rose, urging nationals to stay in touch with missions.

UK releases list of items not accepted when entering the country in 2026

World

3 months ago

Travellers to the UK faced strict customs rules as banned goods were seized, while restricted items required licences to enter without penalties.

Estimated salary range of traditional rulers and chiefs in Nigeria in 2026 released

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3 months ago

Traditional chiefs in Nigeria performed vital community roles but faced low pay, until Abia State approved ₦250,000 monthly stipends in December, 2024.

US government lists food, other items not allowed to be carried along while coming into the country

World

3 months ago

CBP enforced strict laws and stopped unsafe imports, ensuring prohibited and restricted items did not enter the United States to protect health and safety.

FG lists banned items in Nigeria, cannot be bought, owned or sold in all 36 states

Nigeria

3 months ago

Nigeria’s Federal Government banned items from trade, ownership, or sale to protect safety, culture, and environment, listing prohibited goods clearly.

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Step-by-step guide on how to protect yourself from loan app harassment

Nigeria

3 months ago

Victims of loan app harassment were guided to save evidence, report to FCCPC and NITDA, notify banks, involve police, and seek legal help when needed.

FG releases list of food, other items not allowed to be exported out of Nigeria in 2026

Nigeria

3 months ago

Nigeria’s government banned export of maize, timber, hides, scrap metals, rubber, artefacts, and endangered wildlife in 2026 to protect local industries.

Full list: University of Ibadan affiliated institutions to earn UI degree without moving to main campus

Education

3 months ago

The University of Ibadan expanded access through affiliated institutions, where students earned UI degrees without relocating to the main campus.

2026: Full list of 10 highest paying federal government jobs in Nigeria

Nigeria

3 months ago

Nigeria’s federal government jobs offered some of most rewarding salaries in 2026. Professionals across banking, oil, energy, and taxation enjoyed competitive pay.

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