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

2525 articles published since 07 Jul 2023

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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

CBN finally speaks on extension of BDC recapitalisation deadline

CBN finally speaks on extension of BDC recapitalisation deadline

Money

2 months ago

Court gives order after senate tells FG to stop sales of Larfarge Cement

Court gives order after senate tells FG to stop sales of Larfarge Cement

Industry

2 months ago

State announces discount for Lagos, Abuja flight as airport begins commercial operations

State announces discount for Lagos, Abuja flight as airport begins commercial operations

Industry

2 months ago

Regulator orders immediate cessation of unlicensed electricity activities in Lagos

Regulator orders immediate cessation of unlicensed electricity activities in Lagos

Energy

2 months ago

Ethiopia, Botswana top African countries with highest cost of living

Ethiopia, Botswana top African countries with highest cost of living

Industry

2 months ago

NNPC warns investors against scammers as it announces plan to sell company’s shares

NNPC warns investors against scammers as it announces plan to sell company’s shares

Energy

2 months ago

NNPCL warns foreign businesses and investors about scammers posing as the company, urging caution and reporting of fraudulent activities to the corporation.

Nigerian billionaire Mike Adenuga set for big move as he meets Ghanaian president

Nigerian billionaire Mike Adenuga set for big move as he meets Ghanaian president

Industry

2 months ago

Ghanaian President John Mahama met Nigerian billionaire Mike Adenuga in Accra for a private discussion, highlighting ongoing collaboration in key industries.

Full list of Tokumbo cars that sell for up to N5 million

Full list of Tokumbo cars that sell for up to N5 million

Industry

2 months ago

Discover ten reliable tokunbo cars priced between N3 and N5 million, offering affordability, dependability, and easy maintenance for Nigerian drivers.

Ecobank announces major changes, names new group executive director

Ecobank announces major changes, names new group executive director

Industry

2 months ago

Ayo Adepoju has been appointed Group Executive Director at Ecobank Transnational, bringing over 20 years of leadership expertise to drive the Group’s growth.

Port Harcourt refinery sends warning to employees as rehabilitation process commences

Port Harcourt refinery sends warning to employees as rehabilitation process commences

Industry

2 months ago

Port Harcourt Refinery has officially begun its restoration work, with strict instructions for employees to avoid media interactions during the maintenance phase.

Nigerians fear blackout as electricity workers set to strike over unmet demand

Nigerians fear blackout as electricity workers set to strike over unmet demand

Industry

2 months ago

Electricity workers in Abuja plan to strike due to AEDC's failure to address key labor issues, including unpaid pensions, wages, and poor working conditions.

Nigeria’s presidency spends over N23 billion on foreign currency for international trips

Nigeria’s presidency spends over N23 billion on foreign currency for international trips

Industry

2 months ago

In 2024, Nigeria's Presidency spent over N23 billion on foreign currency for official trips, reflecting a 23% increase amid economic challenges and a weakened naira.

No more N1,600/$: CBN governor Cardoso speaks as naira hits two-month high

No more N1,600/$: CBN governor Cardoso speaks as naira hits two-month high

Industry

2 months ago

The naira reaches a two-month high against the dollar, with the CBN's reforms driving stability and boosting Nigeria's foreign exchange reserves.

Sellers share new ram prices across Abuja, other regions as Sallah approaches

Sellers share new ram prices across Abuja, other regions as Sallah approaches

Industry

2 months ago

"Discover why ram prices in Nigeria have soared due to supply shortages, insecurity, and border closures, affecting sales ahead of Eid El-Kabir."

Zainab Iwayemi