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

Author's articles

Naira appreciates against dollar as CBN announces new interest rate

Naira appreciates against dollar as CBN announces new interest rate

Money

2 months ago

FG finally shares real reasons big companies are leaving Nigeria

FG finally shares real reasons big companies are leaving Nigeria

Energy

3 months ago

Dangote to the rescue as Port Harcourt, Warri refineries fail to deliver months after repair

Dangote to the rescue as Port Harcourt, Warri refineries fail to deliver months after repair

Energy

3 months ago

“Everything is for the camera”: Nigerians react as FG takes over Emefiele’s 753 housing units estate

“Everything is for the camera”: Nigerians react as FG takes over Emefiele’s 753 housing units estate

Industry

3 months ago

Full list: UK releases names of companies eligible to sponsor Nigerians for work visa in 2025

Full list: UK releases names of companies eligible to sponsor Nigerians for work visa in 2025

Industry

3 months ago

New win for Dangote as richest man in Africa gets special recognition on Times Magazine

New win for Dangote as richest man in Africa gets special recognition on Times Magazine

Money

3 months ago

95% of BDCs may shut down as CBN’s recapitalisation deadline nears

95% of BDCs may shut down as CBN’s recapitalisation deadline nears

Industry

3 months ago

The Central Bank of Nigeria’s recapitalisation deadline for BDCs threatens mass closures, market monopolies, and renewed pressure on the naira amid forex scarcity.

Customers of GTB, Zenith, others sign up for alternatives as bank charges increase

Customers of GTB, Zenith, others sign up for alternatives as bank charges increase

Industry

3 months ago

Nigerian banks raise SMS alert fees from N4 to N6 amid telecom tariff hikes, prompting customer backlash and calls for regulatory action in recent times.

Dangote finally joins hands with fellow billionaire to crash cement price

Dangote finally joins hands with fellow billionaire to crash cement price

Industry

3 months ago

Dangote and BUA Group commit to freezing cement prices and investing in artisan training to support Nigeria’s Renewed Hope housing and infrastructure projects.

Finally, Nigerian billionaire set to crash rice prices, other food items

Finally, Nigerian billionaire set to crash rice prices, other food items

Industry

3 months ago

BUA Group chairman Abdul Samad Rabiu credits President Tinubu’s duty waiver policy for lowering food prices and curbing hoarding in Nigeria’s rice and grain markets.

Herbert Wigwe: Nigeria responds to US, speaks on safety of Nigerian airports

Herbert Wigwe: Nigeria responds to US, speaks on safety of Nigerian airports

Industry

3 months ago

NSIB addressed airport safety concerns, clarifies its role in the Herbert Wigwe crash investigation, and highlights its expanded mandate across transport sectors.

Reaction as Nigeria finally resumes local crude oil refining after 25 years

Reaction as Nigeria finally resumes local crude oil refining after 25 years

Energy

3 months ago

Atiku Bagudu attributed Nigeria's 25-year resurgence of domestic crude oil refining to Tinubu's reforms, including eliminating subsidies and selling crude in naira.

Jumia launches another business in Nigeria after successful implementation in Côte d’Ivoire

Jumia launches another business in Nigeria after successful implementation in Côte d’Ivoire

Industry

3 months ago

Jumia has launched its logistics service, Jumia Delivery, in Nigeria to boost e-commerce efficiency and drive profitability across key African markets.

Apply: Dangote Group opens 2025 trainee programme for Nigerian graduates

Apply: Dangote Group opens 2025 trainee programme for Nigerian graduates

Industry

3 months ago

Apply for Dangote Group's 2025 Graduate Trainee Programme and gain valuable skills, professional experience, and career opportunities for Nigerian graduates.

Nigeria's Agritech Startups Win $40,000 in AYuTe Africa Challenge

Nigeria's Agritech Startups Win $40,000 in AYuTe Africa Challenge

Industry

3 months ago

Heifer International awarded $40k to 3 Nigerian startups at the AYuTe Africa Challenge 2025, recognizing their innovative solutions to transform agricultural sector.

Zainab Iwayemi