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James Ojo

Education: BA Mass Communication, University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN, 2013-2017); Fellow, Global Investigative Journalism Conference (GIJC 2025); Fellow, African Investigative Journalism Conference (AIJC 2025); Code for Africa Fact-Checking Masterclass (2022)

Experience: Correspondent, Caracal Reports (US); Contributor, International Policy Digest (US); Reporter, The Sun Newspaper; The Nation Newspaper; Editor, CrispNG; Deputy Editor, Nigerian Village Square; Investigative journalist, TheCable Newspaper.

Awards: 2024 African Prize for Investigative Journalism (PAJI); Legit.ng Copyediting Excellence Award (2023, 2024 & 2025); Host Writer Prize for Investigative Journalism (2022); The Cable Journalist of the Year (2022); PwC Media Excellence Awards (2022)

James Ojo is an award-winning journalist and copy editor at Legit.ng. With a decade of experience in the journalism landscape, he has done several impactful reports and won top awards, including the 2024 African Prize for Investigative Journalism (PAJI). He is also a published researcher. His latest research, titled "Comparative Analysis of Online Advocacy for Good Governance and Actual Political Involvement among Nigerian Youths", was published by the International Journal of Sub-Saharan African Research (IJSSAR). He can be reached via: James.ojo@corp.legit.ng.

6744 articles published since 10 Aug 2023

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No More N14,000? New cement prices emerge as FCCPC probes dealers and manufacturers

No More N14,000? New cement prices emerge as FCCPC probes dealers and manufacturers

Industry

a month ago

Australia lists 6 conditions skilled workers must meet for special visa to work and live permanently

Australia lists 6 conditions skilled workers must meet for special visa to work and live permanently

People

a month ago

2027 election: Tinubu gives APC national chairman Yilwatda fresh appointment

2027 election: Tinubu gives APC national chairman Yilwatda fresh appointment

Politics

a month ago

BVN enrolments in Nigeria hit 69.9m, CBN announces new rules

BVN enrolments in Nigeria hit 69.9m, CBN announces new rules

Money

a month ago

US explains how to renew your American passport online, mentions fees to be paid

US explains how to renew your American passport online, mentions fees to be paid

People

a month ago

US announces faster way to get an American passport, offers options

US announces faster way to get an American passport, offers options

People

a month ago

Lagos State University student claims first-class glory as she graduates from department in style

Lagos State University student claims first-class glory as she graduates from department in style

People

a month ago

A Lagos State University student has made history as she graduates from her department in style. She celebrated the major milestone by sharing lovely pictures.

Tony Elumelu’s personal photographer releases rare photos from his final days as UBA Group Chairman

Tony Elumelu’s personal photographer releases rare photos from his final days as UBA Group Chairman

Family and Relationships

a month ago

Tony Elumelu’s personal photographer has released rare pictures from his final days as UBA Group Chairman. The photos offer a glimpse into memorable moments.

NGX falls by 0.17% despite gains by Neimeth, NEM Insurance

NGX falls by 0.17% despite gains by Neimeth, NEM Insurance

Capital Market

a month ago

Nigerian stocks fell 0.17% as profit-taking dragged the NGX lower, with 41 decliners outweighing 17 gainers and market capitalisation dropping N260 billion.

UAE announces age requirement foreigners must meet to get a work permit

UAE announces age requirement foreigners must meet to get a work permit

People

a month ago

The UAE has announced the age foreigners must meet to get a work permit, while also giving an exception for juveniles applying under special work permit rules.

Just In: Influential APC chieftain is dead, 'deep sadness'

Just In: Influential APC chieftain is dead, 'deep sadness'

Politics

a month ago

An influential chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has died, with details of the politician's death and reactions from party members emerging.

Nigerians to pay less as CSCS removes transfer charges

Nigerians to pay less as CSCS removes transfer charges

Capital Market

a month ago

Nigerian investors may soon pay less as CSCS cuts retail lien fees, removes family securities transfer charges and eliminates selected broker fees.

South Africa named Africa’s most future-ready economy: Where does Nigeria rank?

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South Africa named Africa’s most future-ready economy: Where does Nigeria rank?

Africa

a month ago

A new 2026 study has named South Africa as Africa’s most future-ready economy. Legit.ng obtained a list of the continent’s future-ready economies.

Tears as Appeal Court justice Bayero dies in Egypt, photo emerges

Tears as Appeal Court justice Bayero dies in Egypt, photo emerges

Nigeria

a month ago

Justice Abdullahi Mahmud Bayero of the Court of Appeal, Kaduna Division, has died in Egypt, according to information gathered on Wednesday. Legit.ng has the details.

Shady visa scheme: UK regulator bans 3 former Dolfin financial chiefs

Shady visa scheme: UK regulator bans 3 former Dolfin financial chiefs

Europe

a month ago

United Kingdom (UK) regulator has banned three former Dolfin Financial chiefs over a scheme that helped clients fraudulently obtain UK investor visas.

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