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

2547 articles published since 07 Jul 2023

Author's articles

Billionaire Abdul Samad Rabiu invests $65 million into big project

Billionaire Abdul Samad Rabiu invests $65 million into big project

Industry

19 days ago

Google urges Gmail users to strengthen security amid new wave of cyberattacks

Google urges Gmail users to strengthen security amid new wave of cyberattacks

Industry

19 days ago

Nigeria sees 200% growth in diaspora remittances, boosting foreign exchange

Nigeria sees 200% growth in diaspora remittances, boosting foreign exchange

Industry

19 days ago

T2 partners with Huawei to modernize network and strengthen market position

T2 partners with Huawei to modernize network and strengthen market position

Industry

19 days ago

Access Holdings appoints Innocent Ike as CEO following regulatory approval

Access Holdings appoints Innocent Ike as CEO following regulatory approval

Industry

20 days ago

More billionaires join Dangote, Adenuga as report shows new list in 2025

More billionaires join Dangote, Adenuga as report shows new list in 2025

Industry

20 days ago

Dangote Cement implements stricter standards for truck driver safety

Dangote Cement implements stricter standards for truck driver safety

Industry

20 days ago

Dangote Cement's Articulated Truck Drivers' Training School is enhancing road safety with strict entry standards, training, and health screenings for drivers.

FG reviews gas license holder as Dangote urges private sector involvement

FG reviews gas license holder as Dangote urges private sector involvement

Industry

21 days ago

NMDPRA conducts a performance review of gas distribution firm, while Dangote advocates for a significant boost in the nation's electricity production to 60,000 MW.

Nigeria Overtakes Egypt as Africa's Second-Biggest Solar Panel Importer

Nigeria Overtakes Egypt as Africa's Second-Biggest Solar Panel Importer

Industry

21 days ago

Nigeria has surpassed Egypt to become Africa's second-largest importer of solar panels driving a significant shift towards renewable energy across the continent.

FG launches digital portal to combat housing fraud in Nigeria

FG launches digital portal to combat housing fraud in Nigeria

Industry

21 days ago

FMHUD has launched a digital platform to help Nigerians report housing fraud, submit evidence, and track complaints, promoting transparency and accountability.

Report: Dangote Refinery meets growing fuel demands in West Africa

Report: Dangote Refinery meets growing fuel demands in West Africa

Industry

21 days ago

How the Dangote Petroleum Refinery is reshaping fuel supply in West and Central Africa, reducing imports and boosting exports of diesel and jet fuel.

More options for Nigerians as company secure $80 million to provide affordable solar

More options for Nigerians as company secure $80 million to provide affordable solar

Industry

22 days ago

Sun King, in partnership with IFC and Stanbic IBTC Bank, secures an $80 million Naira loan to expand affordable off-grid solar energy access across Nigeria.

Air Peace to launch historic direct flights from Lagos to Brazil in December 2025

Air Peace to launch historic direct flights from Lagos to Brazil in December 2025

Industry

22 days ago

Air Peace announces the launch of its first direct flight from Lagos to São Paulo, Brazil, set to begin in late 2025, enhancing trade etween the two nations.

BUA Foods surges on NGX, investors eye strong earnings, dividend prospects

BUA Foods surges on NGX, investors eye strong earnings, dividend prospects

Industry

22 days ago

BUA Foods reaches a new 52-week high on the NGX, driven by investor optimism and strong trading volume, outperforming stocks like MTN Nigeria and Airtel Africa.

Nigeria, Brazil launch direct air connectivity through bilateral agreement

Nigeria, Brazil launch direct air connectivity through bilateral agreement

Industry

22 days ago

Direct flights between Nigeria and Brazil are now possible according to a Bilateral Air Service Agreement (BASA) that the two countries signed recently.

Zainab Iwayemi