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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IMF releases new list of countries with lowest debt in Africa, Nigeria absent

IMF releases new list of countries with lowest debt in Africa, Nigeria absent

Industry

4 months ago

FG finally finds solution to exchange rate concern, announces important partnership

FG finally finds solution to exchange rate concern, announces important partnership

Industry

4 months ago

Nigeria’s debt grows by N4.72 trillion amid naira depreciation

Nigeria’s debt grows by N4.72 trillion amid naira depreciation

Money

4 months ago

Nigeria to save N1.7 trillion yearly as Dangote is set to sell fuel to marketers directly

Nigeria to save N1.7 trillion yearly as Dangote is set to sell fuel to marketers directly

Industry

4 months ago

Remote workers in Nigeria face new tax rules under Tinubu’s latest reform

Remote workers in Nigeria face new tax rules under Tinubu’s latest reform

Industry

4 months ago

No more N240,000: Traders announce new price of beans across different markets

No more N240,000: Traders announce new price of beans across different markets

Industry

4 months ago

Dangote shares plan to turn Africa into heaven in 5 years

Dangote shares plan to turn Africa into heaven in 5 years

Energy

4 months ago

Dangote envisions transforming Africa into a thriving economic powerhouse in just five years, driven by his $20 billion refinery and bold plans for global leadership

More boost for Nigeria’s oil production as FG grants approval for new oil project

More boost for Nigeria’s oil production as FG grants approval for new oil project

Industry

4 months ago

Tinubu approved all regulatory licences for the Kolmani Integrated Development Projects, paving the way for renewed oil exploration between Bauchi and Gombe states.

EFCC arrests bank employees for trying to breach bank server, steal customers’ fund

EFCC arrests bank employees for trying to breach bank server, steal customers’ fund

Economy

4 months ago

EFCC arraigns five suspects, including bank employees, for an alleged cyber fraud attempt, while the bank assures stakeholders of its strong cybersecurity defenses.

NNPC’s Ojulari exposes sabotage attempts by internal, external actors

NNPC’s Ojulari exposes sabotage attempts by internal, external actors

Energy

4 months ago

NNPC reveals ongoing sabotage efforts aimed at undermining leadership reforms under Bayo Ojulari, reaffirming its commitment to a corruption-free, corporation.

China partners Nigeria on economic projects as it plans to remove tariffs on all imports

China partners Nigeria on economic projects as it plans to remove tariffs on all imports

Industry

4 months ago

China's Ambassador to Nigeria discusses a proposed Economic Partnership Agreement to enhance trade between the two nations, leveraging China's zero-tariff policy

Jeff Bezos, Lauren Sanchez’s Wedding in Venice costs over $50 Million

Jeff Bezos, Lauren Sanchez’s Wedding in Venice costs over $50 Million

Industry

4 months ago

Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez's $50 million wedding in Venice attracts global celebrities and is set to boost the local economy by over $1 billion.

Nigeria’s largest fertilizer plant, Dangote fertilizer, prepares for NGX listing

Nigeria’s largest fertilizer plant, Dangote fertilizer, prepares for NGX listing

Industry

4 months ago

Aliko Dangote is set to list Dangote Fertiliser on the Nigerian Exchange, with a potential $3 billion valuation, aiming to transform Nigeria's agricultural sector.

9 key tax changes explained as Nigeria revenue service replaces FIRS

9 key tax changes explained as Nigeria revenue service replaces FIRS

Industry

4 months ago

Tinubu signs transformative tax reforms into law, including tax exemptions for low-income earners, VAT relief on essentials, and a reduction in corporate tax.

Nigeria's Banking industry, others increase assets as smaller banks reportedly set to merge

Nigeria's Banking industry, others increase assets as smaller banks reportedly set to merge

Industry

4 months ago

Nigeria's Financial and Professional Services sector saw significant growth in 2024, with banking, fintech, and insurance sector contributing to GDP and tax revenue.

Zainab Iwayemi