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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Lagos announces plan to launch first independent electricity market in Nigeria

Lagos announces plan to launch first independent electricity market in Nigeria

Industry

5 months ago

Cryptocurrency firm to open first physical office in Nigeria, expand to Ghana, Kenya, South Africa

Cryptocurrency firm to open first physical office in Nigeria, expand to Ghana, Kenya, South Africa

Industry

5 months ago

Elon Musk’s Starlink offers free one-month internet subscription, names who can benefit

Elon Musk’s Starlink offers free one-month internet subscription, names who can benefit

Industry

5 months ago

No more deposit fee: Shipping firm cancels container charges, give date for implementation

No more deposit fee: Shipping firm cancels container charges, give date for implementation

Maritime

5 months ago

Venezuela to launch direct flights to Nigeria via CONVIASA airlines

Venezuela to launch direct flights to Nigeria via CONVIASA airlines

Industry

5 months ago

“This is the best day of my life”: Wema Bank appoints 12-year-old as MD/CEO

“This is the best day of my life”: Wema Bank appoints 12-year-old as MD/CEO

Industry

5 months ago

FGclears backlog of unprocessed passport, N28 billion debt

FGclears backlog of unprocessed passport, N28 billion debt

Industry

5 months ago

Nigeria’s Interior Minister reveals major passport backlog reduction, technological advancements in immigration services, and calls for urgent penal system reforms.

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

5 months ago

PH refinery has shut down for maintenance months after reopening, sparking public outrage as Nigerians question the billions spent on its rehabilitation.

CBN policies boost naira stability as traders announces new exchange rate

CBN policies boost naira stability as traders announces new exchange rate

Industry

5 months ago

The naira shows early-week stability at N1,610 compared to the dollar amid rising forex reserves and positive outlook from the Central Bank of Nigeria.

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

Industry

5 months ago

Nigerian banks lead the 2025 brand rankings, with Access Bank as the most valuable and UBA as the strongest brand amid shifts in the key industries.

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

5 months ago

Nigerian banks deposited N2.5 trillion with the CBN’s Standing Deposit Facility as they manage liquidity amid tightening monetary policies and economic uncertainty.

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

5 months ago

The Nigeria Customs Service at Apapa Port seized N3.2bn worth of contraband, including stolen vehicles, codeine syrup, and unregistered pharmaceuticals.

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

5 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

5 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

5 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.

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