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

2169 articles published since 07 Jul 2023

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Nigerians can now apply as driver, welder, electrician, 7 others needed in Canada

Nigerians can now apply as driver, welder, electrician, 7 others needed in Canad...

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Nigerians find alternatives as cost of MTN, Airtel, other telco's data tariffs become unbearable

Nigerians find alternatives as cost of MTN, Airtel, other telco's data tariffs b...

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UBA increases quarterly profits by 33% as revenue surges

UBA increases quarterly profits by 33% as revenue surges

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Air Peace announces date to resume operations after NiMet suspended strike

Air Peace announces date to resume operations after NiMet suspended strike

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“Nigeria used to be a dumping ground”: FG bans importation of oil pipelines

“Nigeria used to be a dumping ground”: FG bans importation of oil pipelines

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Dangote set for bigger projects as World Bank gives Africa’s richest man new appointment

Dangote set for bigger projects as World Bank gives Africa’s richest man new app...

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Meet Aisha Abdulaziz, first woman to list Nigerian company on NGX

Meet Aisha Abdulaziz, first woman to list Nigerian company on NGX

Legend Internet PLC is aiming to reach a $7 million market valuation on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX), where Aisha Abdulaziz is spearheading the company's listing.

Stable electricity coming as company establishes partnership for power efficiency

Stable electricity coming as company establishes partnership for power efficiency

Schneider Electric demonstrated dedication to promoting sustainability in Nigeria's urban transformation by providing Eko Atlantic City with smart solutions.

Investors jubilate as Nigeria talks with JP Morgan to re-enter government bond index

Investors jubilate as Nigeria talks with JP Morgan to re-enter government bond index

The Director-General of the DMO announced that Nigeria is negotiating with JP Morgan to re-enter the Government Bond Index (GBI) and win back investors' confidence.

CPPE reacts as FG insists on banning solar panel import in Nigeria

CPPE reacts as FG insists on banning solar panel import in Nigeria

The Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise is concerned about FG's plan to ban solar panel imports to promote indigenous production of the panels.

Concerns as US rejects shipments from Nigeria after Donald Trump's tariff policy

Concerns as US rejects shipments from Nigeria after Donald Trump's tariff policy

More than 70% of shipments from Nigeria to the United States have either been refused entry or placed on hold at airports since Donald Trump's tariff policy.

GTCO, UBA, Zenith, others increase investment in tech as banks lose N52.26 billion to fraudsters

GTCO, UBA, Zenith, others increase investment in tech as banks lose N52.26 billion to fraudsters

In 2024, the aggregate spending of seven major Nigerian banks on IT upgrades came to N460 billion amid increasing fraudster strike across banks in the country.

Customs: Smugglers buy fuel for N880/litre in Nigeria, sell elsewhere for N2,000/litre

Customs: Smugglers buy fuel for N880/litre in Nigeria, sell elsewhere for N2,000/litre

The Nigeria Customs Service has shed light on why fuel smuggling continues across the country's borders despite the elimination of fuel subsidies.

Naira in circulation reduces as CBN moves to stabilise FX market

Naira in circulation reduces as CBN moves to stabilise FX market

Money and credit statistics on the CBN's website show that as of March 2025, there was N5 trillion in naira in circulation, down from N5.04trn in February 2025.

FG to address pressing issue in ‘oil and gas’ industry, sends warning to Dangote, others

FG to address pressing issue in ‘oil and gas’ industry, sends warning to Dangote, others

FG has warned refineries, depot owners, and other midstream and downstream industry participants about the risks associated with poor waste management.

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