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.

4402 articles published since 28 Feb 2023

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Detailed list of Nigerian churches that own universities

Detailed list of Nigerian churches that own universities

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Full list of federal universities Tinubu approved in 2025, location and state mentioned

Full list of federal universities Tinubu approved in 2025, location and state mentioned

a day ago

Top scholarships for international students: Opportunities for undergraduate and graduate study

Top scholarships for international students: Opportunities for undergraduate and graduate study

5 days ago

Mass failure in 2025 WASSCE: Stakeholders blame systemic challenges and exam malpractice

Mass failure in 2025 WASSCE: Stakeholders blame systemic challenges and exam malpractice

9 days ago

Philanthropist gifts Yobe students who won Int’l competition

Philanthropist gifts Yobe students who won Int’l competition

11 days ago

17-year-old Nigerian student scores highest in global English exam

17-year-old Nigerian student scores highest in global English exam

12 days ago

WAEC confirms withholding of WASSCE 2025 results over exam malpractice

WAEC confirms withholding of WASSCE 2025 results over exam malpractice

12 days ago

WAEC withholds 192,089 WASSCE 2025 results over exam malpractice, introduces anti-cheating measures, and warns states owing fees and many others.

Federal government launches N10m loan fund each for staff of tertiary institution

Federal government launches N10m loan fund each for staff of tertiary institution

15 days ago

Nigeria’s government launches TISSF, offering up to ₦10m in loans for tertiary staff to support welfare, career growth, and small-scale enterprises.

Babcock university convocation: 3,568 graduates bag first class, celebrate academic excellence

Babcock university convocation: 3,568 graduates bag first class, celebrate academic excellence

19 days ago

Babcock University’s 23rd convocation celebrated 3,568 graduates, including 243 First Class achievers and a top honours award for Economics graduate Lawal Oyiza.

Students at OAU reject nww dress code, clarify grounds for opposition

Students at OAU reject nww dress code, clarify grounds for opposition

23 days ago

OAU Students’ Union condemns newly approved dress code, citing infringement on fundamental rights and calling for policies that respect diversity and liberty.

Michelle Koko Essien: Young Nigerian student wins $39,000 scholarship to American university

Michelle Koko Essien: Young Nigerian student wins $39,000 scholarship to American university

28 days ago

Michelle Koko Essien of NTIC received a $39,000 scholarship to St. George’s University – New York, recognised for her excellence and bright academic future.

Lagos State University of Education begins registration for UTME and direct entry screening

Lagos State University of Education begins registration for UTME and direct entry screening

a month ago

LASUED begins 2025/2026 online admission screening for UTME and Direct Entry candidates in all states. Registration runs from 16 July to 31 August 2025.

After releasing shortlisted candidates, PTDF sends key message to selected people ahead of interview

After releasing shortlisted candidates, PTDF sends key message to selected people ahead of interview

a month ago

PTDF postpones 15th July 2025 interviews due to national holiday for late President Buhari; affected candidates to receive updates via official channels.

JAMB to seek delisting of 2025 UTME top scorer from medical practice upon confirmation

JAMB to seek delisting of 2025 UTME top scorer from medical practice upon confirmation

a month ago

JAMB plans to delist UTME top scorer Chinedu Okeke from medical practice once it is able to confirm identity manipulation and dual academic enrolment.

Chinedu Okeke: JAMB speaks after finding out 2025 UTME top scorer was year 4 UNN medical student

Chinedu Okeke: JAMB speaks after finding out 2025 UTME top scorer was year 4 UNN medical student

a month ago

JAMB clarifies the identity of 2025 UTME top scorer, revealing he is a Year 4 medical student at UNN amid controversy over state of origin and records.

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