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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GTBank gives customers new withdrawal limit for online, PoS transfer

GTBank gives customers new withdrawal limit for online, PoS transfer

Industry

a month ago

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

a month ago

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

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

Industry

a month ago

How to stop your Nigerian SIM card from being deactivated while abroad

How to stop your Nigerian SIM card from being deactivated while abroad

Industry

a month ago

Nigeria set to increase oil production as company drills second well

Nigeria set to increase oil production as company drills second well

Energy

a month ago

Senate questions NNPCL's N210tn receivables, audit delays as EFCC makes arrest

Senate questions NNPCL's N210tn receivables, audit delays as EFCC makes arrest

Energy

a month ago

UBA, Wema, other Nigerian banks resume foreign transaction in naira

UBA, Wema, other Nigerian banks resume foreign transaction in naira

Industry

a month ago

Wema Bank and UBA have resumed foreign transactions on their Naira cards, enabling customers to make international payments after a three-year pause.

More options for Nigerians as company secure $80 million to provide affordable solar

More options for Nigerians as company secure $80 million to provide affordable solar

Industry

a month ago

Sun King, in partnership with IFC and Stanbic IBTC Bank, secures an $80 million Naira loan to expand affordable off-grid solar energy access across Nigeria.

N700 per litre: Marketers give real petrol cost as FG set date for pricing summit

N700 per litre: Marketers give real petrol cost as FG set date for pricing summit

Energy

a month ago

The FG will host a nationwide summit in July 2025 to address gasoline pricing, supply dynamics, and stabilisation strategies in the downstream sector.

Naira appreciates by N90/dollar as foreign investors causes inflow to rise

Naira appreciates by N90/dollar as foreign investors causes inflow to rise

Money

a month ago

Rising dollar inflows and CBN policies have strengthened the naira in 2025, with the currency gaining 5.7% on the black market and 0.8% on the official market.

Another airline begins operation in Nigeria, set to compete with Air Peace, others

Another airline begins operation in Nigeria, set to compete with Air Peace, others

Industry

a month ago

Enugu Air, a state-owned airline, will launch on July 7, 2025, connecting Enugu with major Nigerian cities and elevating the state’s status as a key aviation hub.

GTCO set to list shares on London Stock Exchange with $100 million offering

GTCO set to list shares on London Stock Exchange with $100 million offering

Industry

a month ago

GTCO plans to raise $100m through a stock offering and fully list on the London Stock Exchange to support its growth strategy and recapitalise GTBank Nigeria.

AMCON announces sale of Ibadan Electricity Distribution company, names price

AMCON announces sale of Ibadan Electricity Distribution company, names price

Industry

a month ago

AMCON has announced the sale of the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company for N100 billion, amid ongoing legal disputes and a lawsuit questioning the sale's value.

IMF warns Nigeria to adjust 2025 budget for market realities

IMF warns Nigeria to adjust 2025 budget for market realities

Industry

a month ago

The IMF advised Nigeria to reconsider its 2025 N54.99 trillion budget due to lower oil prices, while projecting a 3.4% economic growth and highlighting key reforms.

Nigeria records current account surplus of $3.73 billion in Q1 - CBN

Nigeria records current account surplus of $3.73 billion in Q1 - CBN

Economy

a month ago

Nigeria recorded a $3.73 billion current account surplus in Q1 2025, driven by strong growth in non-oil exports, gas exports, and a decline in imports.

Zainab Iwayemi