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

Author's articles

Dangote, Depot owners announce new petrol price as Isreal-Iran war causes oil price to rise

Dangote, Depot owners announce new petrol price as Isreal-Iran war causes oil price to rise

Energy

4 months ago

Dangote refinery clears air, reacts to claims that its distribution plan will create job loss

Dangote refinery clears air, reacts to claims that its distribution plan will create job loss

Energy

4 months ago

Air Peace faces potential sanctions over delayed refunds, cancelled flights

Air Peace faces potential sanctions over delayed refunds, cancelled flights

Industry

4 months ago

Nigeria missing from countries with highest fuel prices as Israeli-Iranian conflict threathens price

Nigeria missing from countries with highest fuel prices as Israeli-Iranian conflict threathens price

Energy

4 months ago

"AccessCorp, ZenithBank, and FirstHoldco will not resume dividend payments before 2028" - report

"AccessCorp, ZenithBank, and FirstHoldco will not resume dividend payments before 2028" - report

Industry

4 months ago

Marketers finally speak on Dangote’s nationwide fuel distribution plan

Marketers finally speak on Dangote’s nationwide fuel distribution plan

Energy

4 months ago

Experts predict new fuel prices, inflation rate in Nigeria amid Israeli-Iranian conflict

Experts predict new fuel prices, inflation rate in Nigeria amid Israeli-Iranian conflict

Energy

4 months ago

The ongoing Israeli-Iranian conflict could trigger higher fuel prices and inflation with potential benefits from rising crude oil prices for the country's forex.

Another Air India flight experiences technical issues, airline takes immediate action

Another Air India flight experiences technical issues, airline takes immediate action

Industry

4 months ago

Air India's flight AI315 made an emergency return to Hong Kong due to a technical issue, just days after the tragic crash of flight AI171, which claimed 241 lives.

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

4 months ago

Explore the dramatic decline of Nigeria's naira over 65 years, highlighting inflation, economic mismanagement, and expert recommendations for reversing the trend.

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

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

Industry

4 months ago

Nigeria's solar panel imports dropped by 89% in Q1 2025, as the country focuses on boosting local production and shifting to off-grid clean energy solutions.

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

4 months ago

Dangote Refinery set to launch a nationwide fuel distribution project in August 2025, enhancing Nigeria's fuel supply with CNG-powered tankers and credit facilities.

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

4 months ago

The Central Bank of Nigeria has temporarily suspended the payment of bonuses, dividends, and foreign investments for banks under regulatory forbearance

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

4 months ago

The Trump administration is considering expanding its travel ban to 36 countries, including 25 in Africa, citing national security concerns and visa overstay rates.

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

4 months ago

FG plans to roll out over six million free electricity meters by Q4 2025 as part of the Presidential Metering Initiative to boost power sector efficiency.

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

4 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.

Zainab Iwayemi