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

2527 articles published since 07 Jul 2023

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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

Naira reacts as FG clears COVID-19 IMF loan, eurobond and ‘ways and means’ advances

Naira reacts as FG clears COVID-19 IMF loan, eurobond and ‘ways and means’ advances

Industry

3 months ago

FG announces big project to create jobs for youths, other benefits

FG announces big project to create jobs for youths, other benefits

Energy

3 months ago

Access Bank launches solar energy funding plan, mention those to benefit

Access Bank launches solar energy funding plan, mention those to benefit

Industry

3 months ago

Zenith, UBA, Union, 9 other banks appointed to distribute $360m CVFF fund

Zenith, UBA, Union, 9 other banks appointed to distribute $360m CVFF fund

Maritime

3 months ago

FG finally take action, set to restructure underperforming DisCos in Nigeria

FG finally take action, set to restructure underperforming DisCos in Nigeria

Industry

3 months ago

CBN’s policy finally pays off as Naira records big gain across all markets

CBN’s policy finally pays off as Naira records big gain across all markets

Industry

3 months ago

The naira strengthened by N5.72 across FX markets with consistent inflows and CBN interventions, although it continued to decline in the official spot market.

After successfully building a refinery Aliko Dangote moves to commission another project

After successfully building a refinery Aliko Dangote moves to commission another project

Industry

3 months ago

By putting some state-of-the-art machinery into service, Dangote Packaging Limited (DPL) has made a significant move to increase its production capacity.

Access Bank shares N6.6 billion to customers, women, SMEs benefit

Access Bank shares N6.6 billion to customers, women, SMEs benefit

Industry

3 months ago

Access Bank's DiamondXtra programme rewarded over N6.6bn to 30,000 families, empowering SMEs, women, and expanding financial inclusion with the launch of Season 17.

More money for Dangote as billionaire set to acquire tours company in another African country

More money for Dangote as billionaire set to acquire tours company in another African country

Industry

3 months ago

Aliko Dangote and David Rubenstein have entered Kenya's tourism market by acquiring Pollman's Tours & Safaris, reshaping the country's travel industry.

Lagos State set to establish renewable energy university, construct lithium battery facility

Lagos State set to establish renewable energy university, construct lithium battery facility

Industry

3 months ago

The governor of Lagos State promised to address the unstable electricity supply that has seriously harmed businesses by constructing a $150m lithium battery plant

Top 3: Lagos, 2 other African cities make best list in 2025

Top 3: Lagos, 2 other African cities make best list in 2025

Industry

3 months ago

Cape Town, Marrakech, and Lagos have been named among Time Out's best cities in the world for 2025, highlighting their culture, cuisine, and community appeal.

More employments for Nigerians as FG launches new Nigeria Sugar Master Plan

More employments for Nigerians as FG launches new Nigeria Sugar Master Plan

Industry

3 months ago

In addition to producing sugar, the federal government's ambitious Nigeria Sugar Master Plan II seeks to produce power and ethanol and create a large number of jobs.

“It shouldn’t require a BVN”: Experts react as CBN speaks on plans for eNaira 2.0

“It shouldn’t require a BVN”: Experts react as CBN speaks on plans for eNaira 2.0

Money

3 months ago

Experts discuss the potential of Nigeria's eNaira 2.0, its challenges, and how it could drive financial inclusion and economic growth in the country.

Mike Adenuga’s Conoil exports Nigeria’s newest crude oil blend in international market

Mike Adenuga’s Conoil exports Nigeria’s newest crude oil blend in international market

Energy

3 months ago

Conoil Producing, led by Mike Adenuga, launched Nigeria’s newest crude oil blend, Obodo, into international market, marking a major milestone in the energy sector.

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