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

2524 articles published since 07 Jul 2023

Author's articles

Naira value declines against dollar as inflation spoils Nigerian currency by 1,000,000% in years

Naira value declines against dollar as inflation spoils Nigerian currency by 1,000,000% in years

Industry

2 months ago

Nigeria's solar panel importation declines as FG insists on ban

Nigeria's solar panel importation declines as FG insists on ban

Industry

2 months ago

Dangote refinery announces free logistics, set to begin nationwide distribution of petrol

Dangote refinery announces free logistics, set to begin nationwide distribution of petrol

Industry

2 months ago

CBN tells banks to stop payment of executive bonuses, dividends, others under regulatory forbearance

CBN tells banks to stop payment of executive bonuses, dividends, others under regulatory forbearance

Industry

2 months ago

Full list: Trump set to impose travel ban on Nigeria, 35 other countries as China removes tariff

Full list: Trump set to impose travel ban on Nigeria, 35 other countries as China removes tariff

Industry

2 months ago

FG plans to distribute over six million meters for free, gives timeline to begin implementation

FG plans to distribute over six million meters for free, gives timeline to begin implementation

Industry

2 months ago

FG introduces 'drill or drop' policy to boost oil production in Nigeria

FG introduces 'drill or drop' policy to boost oil production in Nigeria

Industry

2 months ago

The NUPRC introduces the "drill or drop" policy to ensure oil producers either begin production or relinquish their licenses, aiming to boost revenue.

NNPC announces 4 major final investment decisions to shape 2025

NNPC announces 4 major final investment decisions to shape 2025

Industry

2 months ago

NNPC plans to approve four significant Final Investment Decisions by 2025, focusing on key projects like the Brass Fertilizer and gas development.

Sterling Bank invests over N2 billion in scholarships for Nigerian students

Sterling Bank invests over N2 billion in scholarships for Nigerian students

Industry

2 months ago

Sterling Bank is offering over N2bn in fully-funded scholarships through its Beyond Education program, empowering students to pursue careers in high-impact fields.

China to remove tariff on imported goods from Nigeria, 52 other countries

China to remove tariff on imported goods from Nigeria, 52 other countries

Industry

2 months ago

China announces the removal of tariffs on imports from African nations, strengthening trade ties amid rising tensions with the US and uncertainty over AGOA.

Naira depreciation from N500/$ affects dollar value of Nigerian banks’ capital

Naira depreciation from N500/$ affects dollar value of Nigerian banks’ capital

Industry

2 months ago

How Nigeria's bank recapitalisation efforts, impacted by naira devaluation, are shaping the future of the country's top-tier banks and their competitiveness by 2030.

Petrol imported into Nigeria drops as dealers announce new fuel price

Petrol imported into Nigeria drops as dealers announce new fuel price

Industry

2 months ago

Nigeria’s petrol imports dropped by 54% in Q1 2025, thanks to increased local production from the Dangote Refinery, reducing the country’s reliance on foreign fuel.

Nigeria set to revive steel industry, partners Chinese steel company for Ajaokuta revitalisation

Nigeria set to revive steel industry, partners Chinese steel company for Ajaokuta revitalisation

Industry

2 months ago

Nigeria partners with Sino Steel to revitalise Ajaokuta Steel, focusing on modernisation, productivity restoration, and long-term industrial growth.

Groups speak on selling Port Harcourt, Warri refineries after $2.4 billion spent on renovation

Groups speak on selling Port Harcourt, Warri refineries after $2.4 billion spent on renovation

Industry

2 months ago

OPS and MEMAN urge the privatisation of Nigeria’s Port Harcourt and Warri refineries, citing poor renovations and a $2.4 billion financial waste.

FG denies reports of final decision on NNPCL crude oil sale as depot owners hike petrol price

FG denies reports of final decision on NNPCL crude oil sale as depot owners hike petrol price

Energy

2 months ago

FG denied speculation about the NNPCL crude oil sale, while successfully mediating a dispute between SEEPCO and PENGASSAN over anti-labour practices.

Zainab Iwayemi