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.

4866 articles published since 28 Feb 2023

Author's articles

UK government reduces graduate route for Nigeria, other countries, sponsors under scrutiny

UK government reduces graduate route for Nigeria, other countries, sponsors under scrutiny

World

5 months ago

University in Kano closes female hostels, lists 5 reasons

University in Kano closes female hostels, lists 5 reasons

Nigeria

5 months ago

Redeemer’s University shows courses with the highest and lowest school fees in 2025, mentions amount

Redeemer’s University shows courses with the highest and lowest school fees in 2025, mentions amount

Education

5 months ago

Covenant University shows courses with the highest and lowest school fees, mentions amount

Covenant University shows courses with the highest and lowest school fees, mentions amount

Education

5 months ago

Nigerian school celebrates student with outstanding UTME result in 2025, mentions name and score

Nigerian school celebrates student with outstanding UTME result in 2025, mentions name and score

Education

5 months ago

Nigerian British University announces new recruitment, mentions needed requirement

Nigerian British University announces new recruitment, mentions needed requirement

Education

5 months ago

UK Prime Minister announces new immigration rules requiring English proficiency

UK Prime Minister announces new immigration rules requiring English proficiency

World

5 months ago

UK unveils stricter migration rules, requiring English proficiency, extended residency for settlement, and new visa restrictions to lower net migration by 2029.

Trump to receive $400 million luxury jet as gift from Qatar, sparks controversy

Trump to receive $400 million luxury jet as gift from Qatar, sparks controversy

US

5 months ago

The US Defence Department faced scrutiny as Trump planned to accept a $400M luxury jet from Qatar, raising ethical and security concerns over foreign influence.

Pope Leo XIV finally breaks silence on Ukraine and Gaza war, sends strong message to world leaders

Pope Leo XIV finally breaks silence on Ukraine and Gaza war, sends strong message to world leaders

World

5 months ago

Pope Leo XIV calls for peace in Gaza and Ukraine in his first Sunday blessing, urging an end to violence and humanitarian aid while addressing 100,000 worshippers.

UK government to end overseas recruitment for care workers amid migration crackdown

UK government to end overseas recruitment for care workers amid migration crackdown

Nigeria

5 months ago

The UK government is ending overseas care worker recruitment to curb net migration, prioritizing local hiring and tightening visa rules for lower-skilled roles.

Thousands of UTME candidates to sue JAMB over mass failure and technical glitches

Thousands of UTME candidates to sue JAMB over mass failure and technical glitches

Education

5 months ago

Thousands of UTME candidates are suing JAMB over technical glitches and mass failure, demanding transparency in the marking process and a review of their scores.

Air peace aircraft allegedly collides with large antelope

Air peace aircraft allegedly collides with large antelope

Nigeria

5 months ago

An Air Peace aircraft allegedly collided with a large antelope on 10 May, leaving the plane AOG. Engineers assessed damage as passengers faced flight disruptions.

Exact date Earth will be destroyed by Sun released by NASA after Elon Musk’s warning

Exact date Earth will be destroyed by Sun released by NASA after Elon Musk’s warning

World

5 months ago

Scientists confirmed Elon Musk’s warning that the sun will one day destroy Earth. New research reveals when life will end and why Mars colonisation is vital.

Pope Leo’s official portrait and signature released, showing powerful symbols

Pope Leo’s official portrait and signature released, showing powerful symbols

World

5 months ago

Vatican unveiled Pope Leo XIV’s portrait and signature, marking his return to tradition. His papal symbols reflect deep Catholic heritage and historic continuity.

How much will Pope Leo XIV be paid following his election as new pontiff

How much will Pope Leo XIV be paid following his election as new pontiff

World

5 months ago

Pope received no traditional salary with Vatican covering all expenses. Pope Francis rejected personal income, prioritising simplicity and financial transparency.

Basit Jamiu