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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Canada increases minimum proof of funds for Nigerians, others, gives implementation date

Canada increases minimum proof of funds for Nigerians, others, gives implementation date

Industry

3 months ago

Traders share new cost of cooking gas as price crashes in Lagos, Abuja

Traders share new cost of cooking gas as price crashes in Lagos, Abuja

Industry

3 months ago

Ghana, Morocco, Tanzania lead electric vehicle adoption in Africa, Nigeria missing

Ghana, Morocco, Tanzania lead electric vehicle adoption in Africa, Nigeria missing

Industry

3 months ago

NNPC finally reacts to report that Port Harcourt, Warri, Kaduna Refineries may never work again

NNPC finally reacts to report that Port Harcourt, Warri, Kaduna Refineries may never work again

Industry

3 months ago

US introduces visa integrity fee on Nigerians, others after Trump threatens tariff

US introduces visa integrity fee on Nigerians, others after Trump threatens tariff

Industry

3 months ago

Air Peace announces suspension of flight in Lagos, gives reasons

Air Peace announces suspension of flight in Lagos, gives reasons

Industry

3 months ago

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

3 months ago

Alhaji Aliko Dangote, praised NPA for efficiently implementing the Federal Government's policy on domestic sales of crude oil and processed goods in naira.

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

3 months ago

Discover the top 23 Black billionaires of 2025, their impressive net worths, and the key industries fueling their success, from digital infrastructure to energy.

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

3 months ago

BINL is set to develop a $15bn refinery and Free Trade Zone in Ondo State, creating jobs and boosting economic activity with a focus on community development.

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

3 months ago

June saw a record low in gasoline imports, driven by increased production from Dangote Refinery, positioning the nation toward becoming a net exporter soon.

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

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

Energy

3 months ago

Dangote is expanding its operations by building a 1.6 million barrel fuel storage facility in Namibia to supply gasoline and diesel to Southern African markets.

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

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

Industry

3 months ago

The DBN has disbursed over N49 billion to disadvantaged regions, supporting over 711,000 MSMEs and creating 1.2 million jobs to drive inclusive economic growth.

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

3 months 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

3 months 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

3 months 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.

Zainab Iwayemi