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.

4416 articles published since 28 Feb 2023

Author's articles

UAE bans Dubai transit visas for Nigerians amid new travel restrictions

UAE bans Dubai transit visas for Nigerians amid new travel restrictions

Nigeria

a month ago

Coalition 2027: Actual amount of previous nomination form for ADC presidential candidates emerges

Coalition 2027: Actual amount of previous nomination form for ADC presidential candidates emerges

Politics

a month ago

Air India: Officials finally submit report on what caused the plane crash that killed 241 passengers

Air India: Officials finally submit report on what caused the plane crash that killed 241 passengers

World

a month ago

Full list of top 10 most powerful passports in 2025

Full list of top 10 most powerful passports in 2025

World

a month ago

Recruiter who has employed over 1000 people mentions what to say during interviews to get the job

Recruiter who has employed over 1000 people mentions what to say during interviews to get the job

Education

a month ago

Lagos State University tops JAMB rankings as Nigeria’s most sought-after university

Lagos State University tops JAMB rankings as Nigeria’s most sought-after university

Education

a month ago

NATO chief sounds alarm on World War III risk as China eyes Taiwan and Russia targets NATO

NATO chief sounds alarm on World War III risk as China eyes Taiwan and Russia targets NATO

World

a month ago

NATO chief warns World War III could erupt if China invades Taiwan, with Russia attacking NATO nations in a coordinated global conflict scenario.

Victim’s final text message before flooding that killed over 100 people released

Victim’s final text message before flooding that killed over 100 people released

US

a month ago

Joyce Badon’s heartbreaking final text message captures the horror of the Texas floods, as volunteers search for victims in Kerr County and other areas.

List of countries outside Africa that Nigerians can visit without visa

List of countries outside Africa that Nigerians can visit without visa

Nigeria

a month ago

Nigerians can explore stunning visa-free destinations worldwide, including Caribbean and Pacific. Discover vibrant cultures, breathtaking landscapes, and adventure.

US embassy in Nigeria newly updates visa screening process in 2025, explains it clearly

US embassy in Nigeria newly updates visa screening process in 2025, explains it clearly

Nigeria

a month ago

The US Embassy in Nigeria now requires F, M, or J visa applicants to set social media accounts to public for enhanced vetting and national security.

One-third of a country applies for visas to relocate, reason emerges

One-third of a country applies for visas to relocate, reason emerges

World

a month ago

One-third of a country applied to leave immediately to another one, sparks concern. One-third of a country applied to leave immediately to another one.

UK official mentions what Nigerians should avoid doing before visa interviews: "It's bad"

UK official mentions what Nigerians should avoid doing before visa interviews: "It's bad"

Nigeria

a month ago

UK cautions Nigerians against suspicious visa deposits. Sudden bank activity may lead to denial. Visa policy remains welcoming with no fund benchmarks.

Amount Air India plane crash sole survivor will get as compensation released

Amount Air India plane crash sole survivor will get as compensation released

Asia

a month ago

Air India offered ₹25L interim relief to the Ahmedabad plane crash victims and the lone survivor, adding to Tata Sons previous contribution of ₹1Cr.

US announces visa restriction policy to block entry of fentanyl traffickers and enablers

US announces visa restriction policy to block entry of fentanyl traffickers and enablers

US

a month ago

US rolls out visa ban targeting drug traffickers and their associates to combat fentanyl crisis, aiming to curb overdoses and protect American communities.

Amount paid to families of Dana Air crash victims that killed over 150 people in Nigeria in 2012

Amount paid to families of Dana Air crash victims that killed over 150 people in Nigeria in 2012

Nigeria

a month ago

Dana Air said it paid over $3 million to families of victims in the 2012 Lagos crash, with full and partial compensations reported by Premium Times in 2013.

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