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

Author's articles

2026: Erasmus Mundus and other fully funded scholarships for Nigerians in Europe, list emerges

Education

4 months ago

Full list of 8 senior officers who may leave Nigeria police force after the appointment of new IGP

Nigeria

4 months ago

What to know about Tunji Disu who became Nigeria’s new IGP replacing Egbetokun

Nigeria

4 months ago

Full list of International days and weeks as recognized by the United Nations

World

4 months ago

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Six LAUTECH nursing students in final year die after tragic road accident

Nigeria

4 months ago

US mentions 6 countries in CPC recommendation document, tells Nigeria what to do to them

4 months ago

US lists 18 things Nigeria must do before it can be removed from country of particular concern

4 months ago

US officials had listed 18 conditions Nigeria must meet to be removed from the watchlist, stressing aid, security reforms, and protection of Christian communities.

Can Nigerians abroad vote in 2027 elections? Facts emerge from National Assembly

Nigeria

4 months ago

Nigeria’s House of Representatives has announced a bill that aimed to allow diaspora voting by 2027, recognising contributions of Nigerians abroad.

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Presidential proclamation: Nigerian students holding valid visas remain exempt

Nigeria

4 months ago

The United States Mission Nigeria says Nigerian students and exchange visitors holding valid visas will not be affected by the partial visa suspension.

Full list: 5 countries where Nigerians can secure permanent residency

World

4 months ago

Nigerians have always been drawn to countries that introduce easier immigration pathways for skilled workers with clear routes to permanent residency.

Full List: US to deport 113 Nigerians, releases list and names of newly added 19

World

4 months ago

US authorities expanded deportation list as 19 more Nigerians convicted of crimes were added, raising total to 113 amid crackdown on criminal migrants.

What to know about DR Congo as FIFA 2026 World Cup petition favouring Nigeria gains momentum

Africa

4 months ago

DR Congo was highlighted as a vast, resource-rich nation facing poverty and conflict as FIFA 2026 World Cup ban petition favoring Nigerian gained momentum.

WHO mentions injection that can prevent Nigerians from getting HIV, doctor names its price

Nigeria

4 months ago

WHO issued guidelines on July 14, 2025, recommending twice-yearly lenacapavir injections for HIV prevention, raising urgent questions for Nigeria’s response.

How to collect free electricity meter and get it installed in your house without paying anything

Nigeria

4 months ago

Nigerians received free electricity meters as FG banned installation charges, warned DisCos against extortion, and imported millions under World Bank support.