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

2397 articles published since 07 Jul 2023

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Nigerians get N49 billion as bank distributes funding for businesses, others

Nigerians get N49 billion as bank distributes funding for businesses, others

Industry

5 hours ago

Dangote Refinery makes new announcement that affect Nigerians after slashing petrol price

Dangote Refinery makes new announcement that affect Nigerians after slashing...

Energy

9 hours ago

Meet the top 23 black billionaires worth $100 billion in 2025 as Dangote leads

Meet the top 23 black billionaires worth $100 billion in 2025 as Dangote leads

Industry

11 hours ago

NCC introduces N10 million license for bulk text message providers

NCC introduces N10 million license for bulk text message providers

Industry

12 hours ago

FG speaks on increasing electricity tariff again, Nigerians protest

FG speaks on increasing electricity tariff again, Nigerians protest

Energy

15 hours ago

Fidelity bank increases workers’ salary again, second time in 8 months

Fidelity bank increases workers’ salary again, second time in 8 months

Industry

19 hours ago

FCMB invites Nigeria to apply as it opens opportunity for high paying job

FCMB invites Nigeria to apply as it opens opportunity for high paying job

Industry

a day ago

Apply for the FCMB Assets Management Internship Program and gain valuable experience in market research, customer engagement, as well as data analysis.

CBN names Nigerians to pay $50 for non-resident BVN registration

CBN names Nigerians to pay $50 for non-resident BVN registration

Industry

a day ago

The CBN clarifies that the $50 fee for Non-Resident BVN registration is a processing charge for remote verification, not a payment for the BVN itself.

Trump threatens 10% tariff on Nigeria after BRICS partnership announcement

Trump threatens 10% tariff on Nigeria after BRICS partnership announcement

Industry

a day ago

The US President Donald Trump warns that Nigeria will face a 10% tariff for joining BRICS, urging diplomatic handling to avoid trade disruptions.

NNPC filling station crash petrol price below N900/litre after Dangote partners reduce cost

NNPC filling station crash petrol price below N900/litre after Dangote partners reduce cost

Energy

a day ago

NNPC has reduced petrol prices, with the cost now at N885 per litre at its filling stations in Abuja, marking a significant drop from previous rates.

New report says NNPC could lose half of its production by 2030, gives reasons

New report says NNPC could lose half of its production by 2030, gives reasons

Industry

2 days ago

NNPCL faces a potential 50% decline in oil and gas production by the late 2030s due to infrastructure challenges, high costs, and reliance on non-operated assets.

Report: Nigeria's $180 air travel taxes among the highest in Africa

Report: Nigeria's $180 air travel taxes among the highest in Africa

Industry

2 days ago

Nigeria's air travel taxes are among the highest, with passengers paying an average of $180 per international flight, nearly three times the continental average.

GTBank gives customers new withdrawal limit for online, PoS transfer

GTBank gives customers new withdrawal limit for online, PoS transfer

Industry

2 days ago

GTBank has introduced a $1,000 quarterly limit on international transactions using its naira cards, affecting ATM, online, and POS payments abroad.

Access, Zenith, 3 other Nigerian banks meet CBN’s new capital requirements

Access, Zenith, 3 other Nigerian banks meet CBN’s new capital requirements

Industry

2 days ago

Five Nigerian banks, including Access Bank, Zenith Bank, and Ecobank, have already met the CBN's revised capital requirements ahead of the 2026 deadline.

MultiChoice faces N766m fine for breaking Nigeria’s data privacy act

MultiChoice faces N766m fine for breaking Nigeria’s data privacy act

Industry

2 days ago

MultiChoice Nigeria has been fined N766.24 million by the NDPC for breaching data privacy laws, including unauthorised data transfers and intrusive data practices.

Zainab Iwayemi