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

2372 articles published since 07 Jul 2023

Author's articles

NNPC’s Ojulari exposes sabotage attempts by internal, external actors

NNPC’s Ojulari exposes sabotage attempts by internal, external actors

Energy

2 days ago

China partners Nigeria on economic projects as it plans to remove tariffs on all imports

China partners Nigeria on economic projects as it plans to remove tariffs on all...

Industry

4 days ago

Jeff Bezos, Lauren Sanchez’s Wedding in Venice costs over $50 Million

Jeff Bezos, Lauren Sanchez’s Wedding in Venice costs over $50 Million

Industry

4 days ago

Nigeria’s largest fertilizer plant, Dangote fertilizer, prepares for NGX listing

Nigeria’s largest fertilizer plant, Dangote fertilizer, prepares for NGX listing

Industry

4 days ago

9 key tax changes explained as Nigeria revenue service replaces FIRS

9 key tax changes explained as Nigeria revenue service replaces FIRS

Industry

5 days ago

Nigeria's Banking industry, others increase assets as smaller banks reportedly set to merge

Nigeria's Banking industry, others increase assets as smaller banks reportedly...

Industry

5 days ago

Nigeria gets new ranking as IMF shares new list of poorest countries by GDP

Nigeria gets new ranking as IMF shares new list of poorest countries by GDP

Economy

5 days ago

Nigeria is ranked 12th among the world's poorest nations in 2025, with a GDP per capita of $807, highlighting ongoing economic challenges despite its large economy.

Nigerian bank hits significant milestone as it set to meet new CBN capital plan

Nigerian bank hits significant milestone as it set to meet new CBN capital plan

Industry

5 days ago

Fidelity Bank's market capitalisation exceeds N1 trillion, with a significant share price increase, CEO stake purchase, and a 167.8% rise in profit.

FG finally takes action to crash petrol price, announces important partnership

FG finally takes action to crash petrol price, announces important partnership

Industry

5 days ago

Nigeria's NEPZA, Dangote Refinery, and the Federal Government's committee are collaborating to implement a Naira-for-crude oil swap to boost energy security.

Air tickets to crash as FG speaks on implementing Single African Air Transport Market

Air tickets to crash as FG speaks on implementing Single African Air Transport Market

Economy

6 days ago

Nigeria urges rapid implementation of the Single African Air Transport Market (SAATM) to enhance regional air connectivity and reduce travel costs across Africa.

Nigeria’s customs seizes N352 million worth of smuggled goods as dealers hike rice price

Nigeria’s customs seizes N352 million worth of smuggled goods as dealers hike rice price

Industry

6 days ago

Nigeria Customs Service seizes N352m worth of smuggled rice, cannabis, and other goods in Lagos, disrupting illegal trade and boosting border security efforts.

FG gives oil operators given 7-days to pay $300 helicopter landing fee

FG gives oil operators given 7-days to pay $300 helicopter landing fee

Industry

6 days ago

Nigerian oil companies face a seven-day deadline to comply with the $300 helicopter landing fee imposed by the NAMA for operations on oil rigs and platforms.

After successfully repaying loan, IMF removes Nigeria from top 10 countries with highest debt

After successfully repaying loan, IMF removes Nigeria from top 10 countries with highest debt

Industry

6 days ago

how rising IMF debt is affecting African nations in 2025, with austerity measures threatening economic stability and social progress in countries like Egypt, others

Nigerian airport finally begins operation after gulping N62bn

Nigerian airport finally begins operation after gulping N62bn

Industry

6 days ago

Wilberforce Chuba Okadigbo Airport in Ebonyi State officially begins commercial flight operations on June 13, 2025, after extensive renovations and delays.

FG warns Air Peace, other airlines against bringing in passengers without valid e-visas

FG warns Air Peace, other airlines against bringing in passengers without valid e-visas

Industry

7 days ago

FG warns airlines to ensure passengers have valid visas and landing cards, enforcing strict compliance with the new E-Visa policy to enhance national security.

Zainab Iwayemi