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

2513 articles published since 07 Jul 2023

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Dangote reacts as NPA advocates crude oil sale in naira, customs announces N400 per litre petrol

Dangote reacts as NPA advocates crude oil sale in naira, customs announces N400 per litre petrol

Energy

a month 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

a month ago

Company set to construct $15 billion refinery in Ondo, compete with Dangote refinery, others

Company set to construct $15 billion refinery in Ondo, compete with Dangote refinery, others

Energy

a month ago

Petrol imports crash as Dangote slashes price, announces expansion to other countries

Petrol imports crash as Dangote slashes price, announces expansion to other countries

Industry

a month ago

Dangote refinery expands to another country, builds million barrel fuel storage

Dangote refinery expands to another country, builds million barrel fuel storage

Energy

a month ago

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

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

Industry

a month ago

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

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

Energy

a month ago

FG is working towards a cost-reflective tariff to address the N4 trn debt in Nigeria's power sector while ensuring energy security and sustainable economic growth.

NCC introduces N10 million license for bulk text message providers

NCC introduces N10 million license for bulk text message providers

Industry

a month ago

NCC introduces new regulations for businesses sending bulk international text messages to combat fraud, ensure transparency, and boost the local economy.

FG speaks on increasing electricity tariff again, Nigerians protest

FG speaks on increasing electricity tariff again, Nigerians protest

Energy

a month ago

FG plans to implement cost-reflective tariffs and targeted subsidies to tackle N4 trillion power sector debt, ensuring long-term sustainability and energy security.

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

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

Industry

a month ago

Fidelity Bank Plc promotes 376 employees and announces a 20% salary increase, continuing its commitment to employee welfare under CEO Dr. Nneka Onyeali-Ikpe.

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 month 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 month 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 month 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 month 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

a month 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.

Zainab Iwayemi