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.

5317 articles published since 28 Feb 2023

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New study warns billions could face extreme heat by 2050 as global warming intensifies

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Climate change intensifies floods in Africa, leaving over 100 dead and 300,000 displaced

Africa

12 days ago

Nigerian Academy of Science vows to push for 1% GDP allocation for research funding

Education

12 days ago

Turkish officials dismiss Tinubu stumble controversy amid celebrated Ankara visit

Nigeria

12 days ago

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Anti-graft war: EFCC and NCS strengthen collaboration in Lagos

Nigeria

12 days ago

National assembly: Step by step guide on how law is made in Nigeria

Nigeria

12 days ago

JAMB 2026: Full list of countries where candidates can sit for UTME exams outside Nigeria

Education

12 days ago

JAMB announced that UTME 2026 registration will run from January 26 to February 28, with mock exam selection closing on February 16 and DE sales ending April 25.

BSc from home: Full list of approved federal universities, others offering online degrees in 2026

Nigeria

12 days ago

The National Universities Commission approved 29 Nigerian universities to offer online BSc degrees, expanding access to education through distance learning.

Full list: Babcock University approved school fees for 2026 academic session released

Education

12 days ago

Babcock University had released the approved school fees for the 2026 academic session, providing a full list by department and level for students and parents.

Full list: Covenant University scholarships that allow students to study without paying school fees

Education

13 days ago

Covenant University offered scholarships that covered fees, supported African leaders, international students, and advanced research across diverse fields.

Full list: 3 times president Tinubu was reported to have stumbled

Nigeria

13 days ago

President Tinubu was reported to have stumbled three times between 2021 and 2026, with each incident captured on video and shared widely on social media.

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UTME 2026: Full list of approved JAMB registration centres across all 36 states in Nigeria released

Education

13 days ago

JAMB released the full list of approved UTME 2026 registration centres across Nigeria, ensuring candidates registered only at accredited facilities.

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National assembly: Senator mentions what is needed for creation of new state in South-West

Nigeria

14 days ago

Senator Gbenga Daniel warned that Ijebu State creation depended on unity, urged APC e-registration, and received endorsement during Odogbolu empowerment tour.

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Federal government moves to upgrade polytechnics to award BSc and other degrees

Education

14 days ago

The federal government announced amendments to the Polytechnic Act, which empowered Nigerian polytechnics to award degrees and strengthened higher education.

Alleged coup plot: How DIA, NFIU, EFCC, tracked, uncovered former governor’s transaction

Nigeria

14 days ago

Security agencies uncovered funds tied to former governor Timipre Sylva in an aborted coup plot, as military officers confessed and Sylva denied involvement.

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