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

2523 articles published since 07 Jul 2023

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Air Peace adds another aircraft as it expands operation to China, India, others

Air Peace adds another aircraft as it expands operation to China, India, others

Industry

a month ago

CBN eases dollar pressure with $86.6m sale as naira sells for new price in parallel market

CBN eases dollar pressure with $86.6m sale as naira sells for new price in parallel market

Economy

a month ago

Filling stations immediately change petrol price as Dangote Refinery makes new announcement

Filling stations immediately change petrol price as Dangote Refinery makes new announcement

Energy

a month ago

Flights from Nigeria affected as Qatar closes airspace for safety

Flights from Nigeria affected as Qatar closes airspace for safety

Industry

a month ago

Dangote, 4 other billionaire with highest net-worth change in 2025

Dangote, 4 other billionaire with highest net-worth change in 2025

Energy

a month ago

Lagos state governor Sanwo-Olu commissions West Africa’s largest safety footwear manufacturing plant

Lagos state governor Sanwo-Olu commissions West Africa’s largest safety footwear manufacturing plant

Industry

a month ago

NNPC opens new filling stations to sell cheper fuel as Dangote increases price

NNPC opens new filling stations to sell cheper fuel as Dangote increases price

Energy

a month ago

NNPCL is expanding its network of CNG stations in Abuja, Ibadan, and Abeokuta to provide Nigerians with cleaner, more affordable energy option for everyday mobility.

Apply: Tinubu establishes credit guarantee firm to give loans to Nigerians

Apply: Tinubu establishes credit guarantee firm to give loans to Nigerians

Industry

a month ago

President Bola Tinubu launches the National Credit Guarantee Company with N100 billion to enhance loan access for MSMEs and boost Nigeria’s economic growth.

SEC warns Nigerians about CMTrading cryptocurrency platform

SEC warns Nigerians about CMTrading cryptocurrency platform

Industry

a month ago

The SEC has issued a warning about CMTrading, a fraudulent cryptocurrency and commodities platform not registered to operate in Nigeria's capital market.

Dealers announce new cooking gas price as depot owners adjust price

Dealers announce new cooking gas price as depot owners adjust price

Industry

a month ago

New cooking gas prices range from N880 to N1,025 per kilogram, with average retail prices around N1,300, reflecting recent price adjustments across various depots.

Report: BNY Mellon, Standard Bank To Facilitate Access To Nigerian Naira Debt

Report: BNY Mellon, Standard Bank To Facilitate Access To Nigerian Naira Debt

Economy

2 months ago

Nigeria introduces GDNs backed by sovereign debt in naira, providing investors easier access to its high-yield debt market through international clearing systems.

Customers of Zenith, UBA, others protest excessive charges as banks change USSD billing method

Customers of Zenith, UBA, others protest excessive charges as banks change USSD billing method

Industry

2 months ago

BCAN urges the CBN to address unauthorized bank charges, while experts highlight how AI can transform customer satisfaction and financial services.

Marketers set to engage Dangote on fuel distribution plan as depot owners announce new price

Marketers set to engage Dangote on fuel distribution plan as depot owners announce new price

Energy

2 months ago

Marketers discusses plan to engage with Dangote Refinery over its new fuel distribution strategy, emphasizing the need for stakeholder discussions and clarity.

Air Peace expands operation to China, India, others, announces strategy to prevent flight delays

Air Peace expands operation to China, India, others, announces strategy to prevent flight delays

Industry

2 months ago

Air Peace CEO Allen Onyema unveils the airline's new strategy, including adding three backup aircraft to reduce flight delays and plans for expansion.

Billionaire Abdul Samad Rabiu invests $65 million into big project

Billionaire Abdul Samad Rabiu invests $65 million into big project

Industry

2 months ago

BUA Group commits over $65 million to rebuild Terminal B of the Rivers Port Complex, boosting Nigeria's infrastructure and economic growth under Abdul Samad Rabiu's.

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