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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Young Nigerian female innovator launches MyRiteWallet to revolutionise savings culture

Young Nigerian female innovator launches MyRiteWallet to revolutionise savings culture

Technology

3 months ago

Nigeria’s estate surveyors speak out as FG plans to seize unoccupied buildings

Nigeria’s estate surveyors speak out as FG plans to seize unoccupied buildings

Industry

3 months ago

MTN reacts as Nigerians fume over network disruption amid protest to free VDM

MTN reacts as Nigerians fume over network disruption amid protest to free VDM

Industry

3 months ago

FG launches new funding for creative minds, beneficiaries to get $100,000

FG launches new funding for creative minds, beneficiaries to get $100,000

Industry

3 months ago

Dangote visits Tinubu, discusses NNPC’s leadership changes and commitment, others

Dangote visits Tinubu, discusses NNPC’s leadership changes and commitment, others

Industry

3 months ago

Nigerian banks avoid lending to real sector, deposit N37 trillion with CBN

Nigerian banks avoid lending to real sector, deposit N37 trillion with CBN

Economy

3 months ago

Nigerian immigration flags passports of NNPC officials in $3 billion fraud Investigation

Nigerian immigration flags passports of NNPC officials in $3 billion fraud Investigation

Energy

3 months ago

The Nigerian Immigration Service stepped up its monitoring over the weekend of contractors and former officials of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited.

CBN slashes emergency loans to FG amid increasing debt concerns

CBN slashes emergency loans to FG amid increasing debt concerns

Industry

3 months ago

The CBN cut Ways and Means advances to the federal government by 59%, signalling a shift toward tighter fiscal and monetary policies according to recent data.

Nigerians jubilate as Sterling bank introduces free bus ride

Nigerians jubilate as Sterling bank introduces free bus ride

Industry

3 months ago

After sparking a national movement with its Zero Transfer Fees campaign, Sterling Bank again broadened the concept of corporate citizenship for average Nigerians.

Dangote Cement partners energy company on Auto CNG supply

Dangote Cement partners energy company on Auto CNG supply

Industry

3 months ago

Tetracore Energy has entered into a groundbreaking agreement with Dangote Cement, a component of the Dangote Group, to supply CNG for its logistics operations.

Nigeria's SEC set to generate more revenue by taxing crypto transactions

Nigeria's SEC set to generate more revenue by taxing crypto transactions

Industry

3 months ago

The Securities and Exchange Commission is updating its rules to ensure that all eligible transactions on regulated exchanges are covered by the official tax net.

NNPC: Experts finally speak on arrest, mismanagement of more than $2.9 billion for refinery construction

NNPC: Experts finally speak on arrest, mismanagement of more than $2.9 billion for refinery construction

Energy

3 months ago

In order to prevent a repetition, energy and economic experts have called for a comprehensive inquiry, swift prosecution of those at fault, and significant reforms.

CBEX: EFCC gives update on progress, explains why some people may not get back their money

CBEX: EFCC gives update on progress, explains why some people may not get back their money

Industry

3 months ago

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission stated that it may not be possible to recover the stolen funds associated with the failed crypto bridge exchange scam.

Nigerian Billionaire Abdul Samad Rabiu announces important partnership to boost food production

Nigerian Billionaire Abdul Samad Rabiu announces important partnership to boost food production

Industry

3 months ago

BUA Group, one of Africa's fastest-growing industrial giants, is taking yet another bold step to boost Nigeria's food supply under the direction of Abdul Samad Rabiu

NCAA sends important message to Air Peace over flight cancellation

NCAA sends important message to Air Peace over flight cancellation

Industry

3 months ago

Chris Najomo, Director General of NCAA directed Air Peace to enhance its domestic flight operations in response to a recent spike in customer complaints.

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