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

2547 articles published since 07 Jul 2023

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Dangote tackles FG’s claim on petrol consumption, shares total daily usage

Dangote tackles FG’s claim on petrol consumption, shares total daily usage

Industry

3 months ago

Telecom company owned by Mike Adenuga set to Launch Public Wi-Fi in Lagos

Telecom company owned by Mike Adenuga set to Launch Public Wi-Fi in Lagos

Technology

3 months ago

Aliko Dangote criticises Africa’s over-reliance on imported petroleum products

Aliko Dangote criticises Africa’s over-reliance on imported petroleum products

Energy

3 months ago

State distributes debit card for Nigerians to withdraw funds as FG shares N75,000 monthly

State distributes debit card for Nigerians to withdraw funds as FG shares N75,000 monthly

Industry

3 months ago

Nigeria set to access more infrastructure financing, joins Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank

Nigeria set to access more infrastructure financing, joins Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank

Industry

3 months ago

Border closure, 5 other economic events that shaped Buhari’s regime

Border closure, 5 other economic events that shaped Buhari’s regime

Industry

3 months ago

Analysts raise concern as dollar inflow into Nigeria declines

Analysts raise concern as dollar inflow into Nigeria declines

Money

3 months ago

Nigeria's foreign exchange market saw a 28.1% dip in US dollar supply in June 2025, with analysts warning of growing reliance on volatile foreign investor inflows.

Dangote plans to build Nigeria’s largest seaport in Ogun state to boost exports

Dangote plans to build Nigeria’s largest seaport in Ogun state to boost exports

Energy

3 months ago

Aliko Dangote's $20 billion Olokola Port project aims to transform Nigeria’s trade and logistics, easing congestion at Lagos ports and boosting regional commerce.

CBN advises Nigerians on ways to deal with fraudulent financial dealings, reports scammers

CBN advises Nigerians on ways to deal with fraudulent financial dealings, reports scammers

Industry

3 months ago

The Central Bank of Nigeria warns Nigerians to be cautious of fraudsters offering fake contracts, loans, and grants, urging them to report such scams to authorities.

Company announces plan to build another refinery, compete with Dangote

Company announces plan to build another refinery, compete with Dangote

Energy

3 months ago

Aiteo has secured a major EPC deal to build a 240,000 BPD refinery in Mozambique, aiming to boost domestic fuel production and transform the regional energy market.

Dangote announces plan to slash petrol price further as experts predict new cost

Dangote announces plan to slash petrol price further as experts predict new cost

Industry

3 months ago

Dangote Petroleum Refinery continues to lower fuel prices to benefit the Nigerian public, despite market disruptions and resistance from a few corporate interests.

Experts advise NNPC on things to do before selling PH, Warri, other refineries

Experts advise NNPC on things to do before selling PH, Warri, other refineries

Industry

3 months ago

Experts urge NNPC to strategically evaluate the sale of its refineries, warning against hasty decisions that could jeopardise Nigeria’s energy security.

“Apply with link”: UBA announces job opportunity with attractive salary across Africa

“Apply with link”: UBA announces job opportunity with attractive salary across Africa

Industry

3 months ago

Explore exciting opportunities at UBA for young graduates, with pathways for growth, professional development, and a chance to lead in Africa's financial sector.

Nigerian billionaire makes huge donation, offers building to commission

Nigerian billionaire makes huge donation, offers building to commission

Industry

3 months ago

BUA Group donated a fully furnished building in Kano to serve as the interim headquarters of the North-West Development Commission, supporting regional growth.

Marketers set to announce new petrol price on Monday after Dangote crashes cost

Marketers set to announce new petrol price on Monday after Dangote crashes cost

Energy

3 months ago

IPMAN plans to reduce petrol prices nationwide starting Monday, following a price cut by Dangote Refinery, offering relief to Nigerians facing rising living costs.

Zainab Iwayemi