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

2526 articles published since 07 Jul 2023

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FGclears backlog of unprocessed passport, N28 billion debt

FGclears backlog of unprocessed passport, N28 billion debt

Industry

2 months ago

Nigerians react as Port Harcourt refinery shuts down months after resuming operations

Nigerians react as Port Harcourt refinery shuts down months after resuming operations

Industry

2 months ago

CBN policies boost naira stability as traders announces new exchange rate

CBN policies boost naira stability as traders announces new exchange rate

Industry

2 months ago

Access Bank beats Dangote Cement, GTCO, become most valuable brand in Nigeria

Industry

2 months ago

Zenith, Access, UBA, others used customers’ deposits to generate money as CBN announces new policy

Zenith, Access, UBA, others used customers’ deposits to generate money as CBN announces new policy

Industry

2 months ago

Nigeria’s customs takes action as cars stolen from Canada lands in Lagos

Nigeria’s customs takes action as cars stolen from Canada lands in Lagos

Industry

2 months ago

Fuel price crosses N1,000/litre, report shows where to buy cheaper

Fuel price crosses N1,000/litre, report shows where to buy cheaper

Industry

2 months ago

Nigeria’s average petrol price rose to ₦1,239.33 in April 2025, with significant regional variations and ongoing inflation pressures from energy and transport costs.

Nigeria beats Libya, Algeria, becomes country with the highest oil production

Nigeria beats Libya, Algeria, becomes country with the highest oil production

Economy

2 months ago

OPEC’s latest report reveals a 6.8% drop in oil prices for April, steady global economic growth, and resilient Nigerian oil production despite tariff challenges.

Owner of car company joins Dangote, otedola, others in billionaire club

Owner of car company joins Dangote, otedola, others in billionaire club

Money

2 months ago

Africa’s billionaire count has risen to 23 with Zak Calisto joining the elite, while Aliko Dangote reclaims his spot as the continent’s richest man.

Otedola speaks on his total investment in First Bank, shares plan for next move

Otedola speaks on his total investment in First Bank, shares plan for next move

Industry

2 months ago

Femi Otedola pledges N320 billion investment in First HoldCo Plc as the company advances its capital-raising efforts to strengthen First Bank’s position in Africa.

Group demands sack of TCN MD over poor electricity, gives ultimatum

Group demands sack of TCN MD over poor electricity, gives ultimatum

Industry

2 months ago

The Arewa Youth Alliance demands the resignation of TCN MD Sule Abdulaziz over alleged mismanagement and calls for urgent reforms to fix Nigeria’s power crisis.

Nigeria, others adopt $1 passenger safety charge to improve safety regulations

Nigeria, others adopt $1 passenger safety charge to improve safety regulations

Industry

2 months ago

The Banjul Accord Group has introduced a $1 Passenger Safety Charge on international flights starting in 2026 to enhance aviation safety funding.

Tinubu finally inaugurates Bayo Ojulari, other NNPCL board members

Tinubu finally inaugurates Bayo Ojulari, other NNPCL board members

Industry

2 months ago

President Bola Tinubu has inaugurated the new 11-member board of the NNPCL, appointing Bayo Ojulari as Group CEO and ensuring broad regional representation.

After successfully repaying COVID-19 loan, FG to settle China, World bank, others

After successfully repaying COVID-19 loan, FG to settle China, World bank, others

Industry

2 months ago

Nigeria increased external debt repayments by 49% in early 2025, fully repaying a $3.4 billion IMF loan while facing rising Special Drawing Rights charges.

CBN introduces automated AML solutions to fight financial terrorism, gives deadline to banks

CBN introduces automated AML solutions to fight financial terrorism, gives deadline to banks

Economy

2 months ago

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has introduced a draft Baseline Standard to automate anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing processes.

Zainab Iwayemi