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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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

5 months ago

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

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

Industry

5 months ago

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

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

Industry

5 months ago

Tinubu finally inaugurates Bayo Ojulari, other NNPCL board members

Tinubu finally inaugurates Bayo Ojulari, other NNPCL board members

Industry

5 months ago

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

5 months ago

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

5 months ago

Naira appreciates against dollar as CBN announces new interest rate

Naira appreciates against dollar as CBN announces new interest rate

Money

5 months ago

The CBN maintains the Monetary Policy Rate at 27.5%, boosting naira value and foreign exchange inflows while signalling improved economic stability.

FG finally shares real reasons big companies are leaving Nigeria

FG finally shares real reasons big companies are leaving Nigeria

Energy

5 months ago

The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Heineken Lokpobiri, revealed that several multinational companies left Nigeria due to what he called middlemanism.

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

5 months ago

Nigerian fuel traders face shortages from state refineries, increasing reliance on costly imports and the Dangote Refinery despite recent upgrades.

“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

5 months ago

The EFCC hands over a 753-unit housing estate recovered from former CBN Governor Godwin Emefiele to the FG, sparking calls for transparent management.

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

5 months ago

The UK has amended its list of businesses that are permitted to sponsor foreign workers under the worker and temporary worker immigration streams.

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

5 months ago

Aliko Dangote, is recognised by Time magazine for his philanthropic efforts through a $1.25 billion foundation supporting health, education, and economic empowerment

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

5 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

5 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

5 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.

Zainab Iwayemi