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Basit Jamiu

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(He/Him)
Abuja
As seen in: Legit.ng, Flipboard, Daily Trust, Brittle Paper, HumAngle, Foundation for Investigative Journalism, Prime Progress, EcoPivot
Covers:  Politics and Current Affairs
Doesn't Cover: Art and Culture
AFP-Certified Journalist. CRA Grantee. Open Climate Fellow (West Africa) || MTN Media Fellow 2023 ||OCRP Fellow || Grantee @CJIDAfrica || #ClimateChange

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Basit Jamiu is a Nigerian journalist with a strong focus on politics and current affairs. He currently works as an editor at Legit.ng, one of Nigeria’s leading digital news platforms. With over five years of experience in the media industry, Basit has held various roles including staff writer at The Movee in 2018, associate editor at Prime Progress in 2022, and staff writer at Ikeja Bird the same year. He graduated from Ekiti State University in 2018 and has since earned certifications such as …

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UN Nuclear Chief Insists Iran Pledge Needs “Very Strong” Verification Amid US talks

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By Basit Jamiu Verified
| Legit.ng Verified
The UN’s nuclear chief has warned that Iran’s pledge not to build nuclear weapons must be backed by “very strong” verification Talks between the United States and Iran aim to end the Middle East war, but disputes over nuclear inspections and the Strait of Hormuz remain unresolved Ordinary Iranians say daily life has not improved despite diplomatic progress, with many expressing frustration and uncertainty about the future The head of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Rafael...
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US Sanctions Rwandan Gold Refinery Over Congo Smuggling Allegations

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By Basit Jamiu Verified
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The United States has sanctioned Rwanda’s Gasabo Gold Refinery and two of its executives, accusing them of smuggling minerals from rebel-held areas in the Democratic Republic of Congo Washington alleges the refinery is linked to the M23 rebel group, which controls gold and coltan-rich territories in eastern Congo The move builds on a peace deal signed last December but comes amid continued fighting in the region The United States has imposed sanctions on Rwanda’s Gasabo Gold Refinery,...
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“You Don’t Need Much to Start Akara, Roasted Corn Business”: Remi Tinubu Advises Women

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By Basit Jamiu Verified
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Nigeria’s First Lady, Remi Tinubu, has reaffirmed her commitment to empowering citizens through grants that support small-scale food businesses Under the Renewed Hope Agenda, her office is backing everyday ventures like selling akara, roasted corn, and kuli kuli, which require little capital to start Alongside business support, Tinubu has also directed billions of naira towards tackling tuberculosis, breast cancer, and food malnutrition Nigeria’s First Lady, Remi Tinubu, has emphasised the...
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