Zainab Iwayemi

Education: Bachelor of Science, Sociology, University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria (2015-2019) Google News Initiative (GNI) News Lab: Advanced digital reporting 2024.

Experience: Business Journalist at Business A.M. (2020-2021), Media Content Analyst, Nairametrics (2021-2023), Fact Checker, Roundcheck (2020-2021)

Awards: Reporter of the year (2018), Award of Outstanding Performance UCJTV (2019), Director of Mobilization (2019), Union of Campus Journalists, University of Ilorin

Zainab Iwayemi is a business journalist with over 5 years experience reporting activities in the stock market, tech, insurance, banking, and oil and gas sectors. She holds a Bachelor of Science (B.sc) degree in Sociology from the University of Ilorin, Kwara State. Before Legit.ng, she worked as a financial analyst at Nairametrics where she was rewarded for outstanding performance. She can be reached via zainab.iwayemi@corp.legit.ng

2314 articles published since 07 Jul 2023

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FG plans to distribute over six million meters for free, gives timeline to begin implementation

FG plans to distribute over six million meters for free, gives timeline to begin...

Industry

22 hours ago

FG introduces 'drill or drop' policy to boost oil production in Nigeria

FG introduces 'drill or drop' policy to boost oil production in Nigeria

Industry

22 hours ago

NNPC announces 4 major final investment decisions to shape 2025

NNPC announces 4 major final investment decisions to shape 2025

Industry

a day ago

Sterling Bank invests over N2 billion in scholarships for Nigerian students

Sterling Bank invests over N2 billion in scholarships for Nigerian students

Industry

a day ago

China to remove tariff on imported goods from Nigeria, 52 other countries

China to remove tariff on imported goods from Nigeria, 52 other countries

Industry

a day ago

Naira depreciation from N500/$ affects dollar value of Nigerian banks’ capital

Naira depreciation from N500/$ affects dollar value of Nigerian banks’ capital

Industry

a day ago

Petrol imported into Nigeria drops as dealers announce new fuel price

Petrol imported into Nigeria drops as dealers announce new fuel price

Industry

a day ago

Nigeria’s petrol imports dropped by 54% in Q1 2025, thanks to increased local production from the Dangote Refinery, reducing the country’s reliance on foreign fuel.

Nigeria set to revive steel industry, partners Chinese steel company for Ajaokuta revitalisation

Nigeria set to revive steel industry, partners Chinese steel company for Ajaokuta revitalisation

Industry

2 days ago

Nigeria partners with Sino Steel to revitalise Ajaokuta Steel, focusing on modernisation, productivity restoration, and long-term industrial growth.

Groups speak on selling Port Harcourt, Warri refineries after $2.4 billion spent on renovation

Groups speak on selling Port Harcourt, Warri refineries after $2.4 billion spent on renovation

Industry

2 days ago

OPS and MEMAN urge the privatisation of Nigeria’s Port Harcourt and Warri refineries, citing poor renovations and a $2.4 billion financial waste.

FG denies reports of final decision on NNPCL crude oil sale as depot owners hike petrol price

FG denies reports of final decision on NNPCL crude oil sale as depot owners hike petrol price

Energy

2 days ago

FG denied speculation about the NNPCL crude oil sale, while successfully mediating a dispute between SEEPCO and PENGASSAN over anti-labour practices.

CBN finally speaks on extension of BDC recapitalisation deadline

CBN finally speaks on extension of BDC recapitalisation deadline

Money

2 days ago

The CBN has refuted rumors of extending the Bureau De Change recapitalization deadline to December 2025, confirming that the deadline remains June 2025.

Court gives order after senate tells FG to stop sales of Larfarge Cement

Court gives order after senate tells FG to stop sales of Larfarge Cement

Industry

3 days ago

A Lagos court has ordered all parties in the Lafarge Africa sale dispute to maintain the status quo while an appeal is heard, with the case adjourned to October 9.

State announces discount for Lagos, Abuja flight as airport begins commercial operations

State announces discount for Lagos, Abuja flight as airport begins commercial operations

Industry

3 days ago

Ebonyi State's Chuba Okadigbo Airport begins commercial flights to Abuja and Lagos, offering affordable fares and boosting the state's economic growth.

New Zealand to allow parents of Nigerian immigrants stay up 10 years with new visa

New Zealand to allow parents of Nigerian immigrants stay up 10 years with new visa

Industry

3 days ago

New Zealand's new "Parent Boost" visa allows parents of citizens and residents to stay for up to 10 years, with key health, income, and insurance requirements.

Regulator orders immediate cessation of unlicensed electricity activities in Lagos

Regulator orders immediate cessation of unlicensed electricity activities in Lagos

Energy

3 days ago

LASERC has issued a new order to regulate the Lagos State energy market, mandating immediate license compliance and imposing penalties for unlicensed operators.

Zainab Iwayemi