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

2530 articles published since 07 Jul 2023

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Nigeria to enhance power supply with $238m Japan loan for grid expansion

Nigeria to enhance power supply with $238m Japan loan for grid expansion

Industry

16 hours ago

FG finally restructures electricity industry, announces transmission company’s new model

FG finally restructures electricity industry, announces transmission company’s new model

Industry

a day ago

Google launches AI mode in search for Nigerians, Kenya, others

Google launches AI mode in search for Nigerians, Kenya, others

Industry

a day ago

NNPC reports sharp decline in profit after tax amid rising expenses

NNPC reports sharp decline in profit after tax amid rising expenses

Industry

a day ago

Ethiopian Airlines expands Abuja routes with 3 new weekly flights

Ethiopian Airlines expands Abuja routes with 3 new weekly flights

Industry

2 days ago

Top 5 WhatsApp business features to enhance customer engagement

Top 5 WhatsApp business features to enhance customer engagement

Industry

2 days ago

Champion Breweries acquires Bullet, expanding RTD beverage portfolio across Africa

Champion Breweries acquires Bullet, expanding RTD beverage portfolio across Africa

Industry

2 days ago

Champion Breweries acquires Bullet, enhancing its RTD and energy drink portfolio, expanding market reach across Africa, and boosting foreign exchange profits.

Nigeria's foreign exchange market faces volatility despite rising corporate inflows

Nigeria's foreign exchange market faces volatility despite rising corporate inflows

Industry

2 days ago

FX market saw a surge in corporate inflows to $1.2 billion in July, but the naira remains under pressure due to volatility and reliance on short-term capital.

Oil tankers, filling stations owners face imprisonment over new insurance act 2025

Oil tankers, filling stations owners face imprisonment over new insurance act 2025

Industry

3 days ago

The NIIRA 2025 mandates insurance coverage for oil tankers and gas stations to protect against third-party damages caused by fire outbreaks or explosions.

NCC warns against relying on Truecaller for accurate phone number identification

NCC warns against relying on Truecaller for accurate phone number identification

Industry

3 days ago

NCC warns that Truecaller’s data is unreliable, as it is not connected to Nigeria’s SIM registration database and may reflect recycled phone numbers.

FG warns public against scammers selling Emefiele’s seized properties

FG warns public against scammers selling Emefiele’s seized properties

Industry

3 days ago

FG denies authorizing the sale of 753 homes linked to former CBN Governor Godwin Emefiele, addressing public concerns and scam allegations surrounding properties.

President Tinubu permanently removes controversial 5% telecom Tax in Nigeria

President Tinubu permanently removes controversial 5% telecom Tax in Nigeria

Industry

3 days ago

President Bola Tinubu has officially removed the 5% excise tax on telecom services in Nigeria, easing financial pressure on consumers and telecom operators.

Lagos leads Nigeria's fuel consumption with 205.7 million liters of petrol

Lagos leads Nigeria's fuel consumption with 205.7 million liters of petrol

Industry

4 days ago

Nigeria's fuel consumption trends in June 2023, with Lagos, Ogun, and the FCT leading the way, and regional variations in petrol usage across the country.

Nigeria missing as new report list countries with the highest fuel price in August

Nigeria missing as new report list countries with the highest fuel price in August

Industry

4 days ago

Rising gasoline prices in Africa are driving up transportation costs, increasing inflation, and exacerbating poverty, making affordable fuel essential for stability.

UBA Announces N5 Billion Loan to Support Women-Owned Businesses in Nigeria

UBA Announces N5 Billion Loan to Support Women-Owned Businesses in Nigeria

Industry

4 days ago

UBA, in partnership with BOI, has launched a N5 billion loan facility to support women-owned MSMEs and drive growth in key sectors like green energy, and others.

Zainab Iwayemi