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

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Price war: Marketers form partnership to reduce losses as Dangote, NNPC crash fuel cost

Price war: Marketers form partnership to reduce losses as Dangote, NNPC crash fuel cost

Industry

5 months ago

IMF sends warning to Nigeria as Tinubu moves to borrow $26 Billion

IMF sends warning to Nigeria as Tinubu moves to borrow $26 Billion

Money

5 months ago

Dangote Cement invests $280 million to convert vehicles from diesel to CNG

Dangote Cement invests $280 million to convert vehicles from diesel to CNG

Industry

5 months ago

Nigerian customs announces sale of N400/litre petrol as Dangote NNPC crashes price

Nigerian customs announces sale of N400/litre petrol as Dangote NNPC crashes price

Energy

5 months ago

Over 3 million BDC operators face shutdown over N2 billion capital rule

Over 3 million BDC operators face shutdown over N2 billion capital rule

Industry

5 months ago

Nigeria moves to settle N4 trillion electricity debt amid blackout fears

Nigeria moves to settle N4 trillion electricity debt amid blackout fears

Industry

5 months ago

Reps ask Unilag, Uniben, others to refund tuition fee as it investigates student loan

Reps ask Unilag, Uniben, others to refund tuition fee as it investigates student loan

Industry

5 months ago

The HoR is investigating mismanagement of student loans and directed institutions to refund fees while urging NELFUND to enhance its verification processes.

Another bank shuts down, NDIC begins payment to customers, others

Another bank shuts down, NDIC begins payment to customers, others

Industry

5 months ago

NDIC has started paying liquidation dividends to Pearl Microfinance Bank stakeholders, offering both in-person and online claim options from May 26 to July 4, 2025.

Access Bank completes full acquisition of National Bank of Kenya

Access Bank completes full acquisition of National Bank of Kenya

Industry

5 months ago

Access Bank Plc has completed the full acquisition of National Bank of Kenya from KCB Group, strengthening its presence and banking services in Kenya.

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

Industry

5 months ago

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

40 Nigerian oil companies face licence expiry risk in June 2025 without renewal

40 Nigerian oil companies face licence expiry risk in June 2025 without renewal

Industry

5 months ago

At least 40 Nigerian oil licences will expire in June 2025, with renewal dependent on company performance and compliance with new Petroleum Industry Act guidelines.

State launches vehicle assembly plant as Innoson Motors CEO confirms price of cheapest car

State launches vehicle assembly plant as Innoson Motors CEO confirms price of cheapest car

Industry

5 months ago

Governor Peter Mbah launches Stallion Vehicle Assembly Plant in Enugu to boost local production, create jobs, and advance Nigeria’s automotive and clean energy.

Meet Sidi Ould Tah, AfDB President elect set to succeed Akinwumi Adesina

Meet Sidi Ould Tah, AfDB President elect set to succeed Akinwumi Adesina

Industry

5 months ago

Akinwumi Adesina steps down as AfDB president after a decade, succeeded by Mauritania’s Sidi Ould Tah to lead Africa’s development for the next five years.

AfDB warns of naira depreciation in 2025, predicts steep trends for other African currencies

AfDB warns of naira depreciation in 2025, predicts steep trends for other African currencies

Money

5 months ago

The African Development Bank forecasts mixed performance for African currencies in 2025, with the naira and cedi expected to decline amid global uncertainties.

Nigerian billionaire Tony Elumelu makes big move, buys more UBA shares

Nigerian billionaire Tony Elumelu makes big move, buys more UBA shares

Money

5 months ago

Tony Elumelu has purchased over 45 million UBA shares as the bank prepares to raise its capital base to N500 billion in line with CBN’s directive.

Zainab Iwayemi