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

Top women in Nigeria's oil industry shaping the future of upstream operations

Top women in Nigeria's oil industry shaping the future of upstream operations

Industry

23 days ago

FCMB Group eyes global expansion with new equity capital offering

FCMB Group eyes global expansion with new equity capital offering

Industry

23 days ago

Otedola sold diesel from door to door before building oil company

Otedola sold diesel from door to door before building oil company

Industry

23 days ago

Marketers announces plan to sanction fuel stations over pump malpractices

Marketers announces plan to sanction fuel stations over pump malpractices

Industry

23 days ago

NLNG signs 20-year gas supply agreements with NNPC, partners

NLNG signs 20-year gas supply agreements with NNPC, partners

Energy

24 days ago

Nigeria to enhance power supply with $238m Japan loan for grid expansion

Nigeria to enhance power supply with $238m Japan loan for grid expansion

Industry

25 days ago

FG finally restructures electricity industry, announces transmission company’s new model

FG finally restructures electricity industry, announces transmission company’s new model

Industry

25 days ago

The FG has taken a significant step in modernizing the country's electrical industry with the division of the Transmission Company of Nigeria into two businesses.

Google launches AI mode in search for Nigerians, Kenya, others

Google launches AI mode in search for Nigerians, Kenya, others

Industry

26 days ago

Google's new AI Mode in Search, powered by Gemini 2.5, transforms how users in South Africa, Kenya, and Nigeria find and explore information with enhanced responses.

NNPC reports sharp decline in profit after tax amid rising expenses

NNPC reports sharp decline in profit after tax amid rising expenses

Industry

26 days ago

NNPC’s financial report reveals a 79.6% drop in profit, despite increased oil and gas production, highlighting challenges from rising expenses and tax adjustments.

Ethiopian Airlines expands Abuja routes with 3 new weekly flights

Ethiopian Airlines expands Abuja routes with 3 new weekly flights

Industry

26 days ago

Ethiopian Airlines will add three new weekly flights to Abuja starting October 28, 2025, enhancing connectivity and supporting the growth of industry in Nigeria.

Top 5 WhatsApp business features to enhance customer engagement

Top 5 WhatsApp business features to enhance customer engagement

Industry

27 days ago

Discover how WhatsApp's top 5 Business features can help SMBs improve customer engagement, streamline communication, and boost sales for businesses.

Champion Breweries acquires Bullet, expanding RTD beverage portfolio across Africa

Champion Breweries acquires Bullet, expanding RTD beverage portfolio across Africa

Industry

27 days ago

Champion Breweries acquires Bullet, enhancing its RTD and energy drink portfolio, expanding market reach across Africa, and boosting foreign exchange profits.

Nigeria's foreign exchange market faces volatility despite rising corporate inflows

Nigeria's foreign exchange market faces volatility despite rising corporate inflows

Industry

27 days ago

FX market saw a surge in corporate inflows to $1.2 billion in July, but the naira remains under pressure due to volatility and reliance on short-term capital.

Oil tankers, filling stations owners face imprisonment over new insurance act 2025

Oil tankers, filling stations owners face imprisonment over new insurance act 2025

Industry

27 days ago

The NIIRA 2025 mandates insurance coverage for oil tankers and gas stations to protect against third-party damages caused by fire outbreaks or explosions.

NCC warns against relying on Truecaller for accurate phone number identification

NCC warns against relying on Truecaller for accurate phone number identification

Industry

28 days ago

NCC warns that Truecaller’s data is unreliable, as it is not connected to Nigeria’s SIM registration database and may reflect recycled phone numbers.

Zainab Iwayemi