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

2167 articles published since 07 Jul 2023

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NCC says MTN, Airtel, others ordered $1bn network equipment from China as drop calls increase

NCC says MTN, Airtel, others ordered $1bn network equipment from China as drop c...

2 hours ago

Reps recover another N11.49bn from Seplat, Aradel, other oil companies in Nigeria

Reps recover another N11.49bn from Seplat, Aradel, other oil companies in Nigeri...

5 hours ago

Dangote needs buyer for his private jet, details of specification shared

Dangote needs buyer for his private jet, details of specification shared

18 hours ago

Operators finally explain reasons for fast depletion of data on MTN, Airtel, other networks

Operators finally explain reasons for fast depletion of data on MTN, Airtel, oth...

20 hours ago

Traders sell naira at new price against British Pound as demand pressure heightens

Traders sell naira at new price against British Pound as demand pressure heighte...

22 hours ago

Nigerians jubilate as Sterling bank introduces free bus ride

Nigerians jubilate as Sterling bank introduces free bus ride

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Cement prices increase in Lagos, Abuja, other regions, stakeholders make new proposition

Cement prices increase in Lagos, Abuja, other regions, stakeholders make new proposition

To make home ownership more accessible, operators in the value chain of the building industry have called on the FG to solve the increase in cement costs.

Mike Adenuga: From importing car stereos to becoming one of Africa’s biggest billionaires

Mike Adenuga: From importing car stereos to becoming one of Africa’s biggest billionaires

Mike Adenuga's legacy, which includes bringing vehicle stereos to a developing Nigeria is evidence of the power of perseverance and an unflinching will to succeed.

Good news as German automobile company set to build large facility in Nigeria

Good news as German automobile company set to build large facility in Nigeria

In an effort to increase agricultural mechanization in Nigeria, German automaker Volkswagen has announced plans to build an e-tractor manufacturing plant there.

Dangote cement releases impressive result as price changes in the market

Dangote cement releases impressive result as price changes in the market

As of March 31, Company's report shows that Dangote Cement Plc declared earnings after taxes for the first three months of the fiscal year 2025 of N209.245 billion.

FG to reopen Enugu International airport, announces date

FG to reopen Enugu International airport, announces date

The federal government has announced that the Akanu Ibiam International Airport in Enugu will reopen on Monday, April 28 following emergency runway repairs.

Nigeria, Ethiopia, others among biggest beneficiaries of World Bank funding

Nigeria, Ethiopia, others among biggest beneficiaries of World Bank funding

Since its founding in 1960, the International Development Association distributed more than $287b in funding to support development in the world's poorest countries.

FG plans new Agribusiness mechanism to crash price of rice, beans, others

FG plans new Agribusiness mechanism to crash price of rice, beans, others

FG intends to implement the National Agribusiness Policy Mechanism to increase agricultural output, stabilize food prices, and promote economic growth.

Nigerians can now apply as driver, welder, electrician, 7 others needed in Canada

Nigerians can now apply as driver, welder, electrician, 7 others needed in Canada

A person's chances of being granted immigration approval and a Canadian work visa may be greatly increased by pursuing a vocation that is in high demand.

Nigerians find alternatives as cost of MTN, Airtel, other telco's data tariffs become unbearable

Nigerians find alternatives as cost of MTN, Airtel, other telco's data tariffs become unbearable

Small and medium-sized business (SME) owners now depend on limited subscriptions to supply internet connectivity due to the rising cost of data subscriptions.

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