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

1739 articles published since 07 Jul 2023

Author's articles

Firm gives advice over new crude oil supply mechanism

Firm gives advice over new crude oil supply mechanism

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CBN speaks on circulation of old naira notes, addresses reported December 31st deadline

CBN speaks on circulation of old naira notes, addresses reported December 31st d...

a day ago

FG speaks on giving N50k grant to nano businesses, N1 million loan to SMEs

FG speaks on giving N50k grant to nano businesses, N1 million loan to SMEs

a day ago

PoS operators increase charges as UBA, Access, others set withdrawal limit

PoS operators increase charges as UBA, Access, others set withdrawal limit

2 days ago

FG set to investigate as 100 airlines shut down in Nigeria

FG set to investigate as 100 airlines shut down in Nigeria

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Nigerians abandon cement, find alternative as traders sell product for new price

Nigerians abandon cement, find alternative as traders sell product for new price

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Okonjo-Iweala, MO Abudu, others top list of most powerful African women in 2024

Okonjo-Iweala, MO Abudu, others top list of most powerful African women in 2024

A number of women are becoming some of the most influential figures in the society by shattering stereotypes in the domains of politics, entertainment, and business.

Elon Musk says former world’s richest man, Bill Gates, could go broke, gives reasons

Elon Musk says former world’s richest man, Bill Gates, could go broke, gives reasons

Bill Gates, co-founder of Microsoft, might have to declare bankruptcy if Tesla overtakes all other companies in terms of value, Tesla CEO Elon Musk made a joke on X.

FG adopts 88 safety standards for CNG vehicles as portal opens to get special tricycle

FG adopts 88 safety standards for CNG vehicles as portal opens to get special tricycle

The federal government has explained 88 international standards for CNG initiatives have been adopted to facilitate its implementation in Nigeria.

Nigerian energy company set to buy stake in Chappal Energies

Nigerian energy company set to buy stake in Chappal Energies

Aradel Holdings Plc has agreed to purchase the 5.14% equity stake in Chappal Energies Mauritius Limited, a company that focuses on investing in deep value.

Africa’s richest man Dangote gives N16 million scholarships to Nigerian students

Africa’s richest man Dangote gives N16 million scholarships to Nigerian students

The management of Dangote Cement, Ibese, in the Yewa North Local Government Area of Ogun State, presented 120 underprivileged kids with checks totaling N16,215,000

Bankers speak on cash scarcity, give solutions as banks impose withdrawal limit

Bankers speak on cash scarcity, give solutions as banks impose withdrawal limit

Nigerian bankers have said that the nation's rising cash problem is caused by the Central Bank of Nigeria's incapacity to meet the cash demands of commercial banks.

CBN makes another move to monitor forex as naira crashes in parallel market

CBN makes another move to monitor forex as naira crashes in parallel market

The UK is working with the CBN and the Nigeria Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU) to keep an eye on illicit inflows, said UK Ambassador Dr. Richard Montgomery.

FG sends message to marketers on another petrol price adjustment

FG sends message to marketers on another petrol price adjustment

The federal government has issued a warning to petroleum marketers to avoid hoarding and other aggressive practices before, during, and after the vacation.

Experts speak on high cost of fuel as Nigerians rush to convert their vehicles for free

Experts speak on high cost of fuel as Nigerians rush to convert their vehicles for free

Lack of pipelines and the logistics component of pump prices have been identified as the main causes of the high cost of premium motor spirit (PMS) in the country.

Zainab Iwayemi