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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FG warns public against scammers selling Emefiele’s seized properties

FG warns public against scammers selling Emefiele’s seized properties

Industry

2 months ago

President Tinubu permanently removes controversial 5% telecom Tax in Nigeria

President Tinubu permanently removes controversial 5% telecom Tax in Nigeria

Industry

2 months ago

Lagos leads Nigeria's fuel consumption with 205.7 million liters of petrol

Lagos leads Nigeria's fuel consumption with 205.7 million liters of petrol

Industry

2 months ago

Nigeria missing as new report list countries with the highest fuel price in August

Nigeria missing as new report list countries with the highest fuel price in August

Industry

2 months ago

UBA Announces N5 Billion Loan to Support Women-Owned Businesses in Nigeria

UBA Announces N5 Billion Loan to Support Women-Owned Businesses in Nigeria

Industry

2 months ago

Osun State launches digital investment portal to boost business opportunities

Osun State launches digital investment portal to boost business opportunities

Industry

2 months ago

From academic failure to business magnate: The story of Nigerian billionaire Femi Otedola

From academic failure to business magnate: The story of Nigerian billionaire Femi Otedola

Industry

2 months ago

Billionaire Femi Otedola reveals in his new memoir how his academic struggles shaped his journey from school failure to becoming a successful business mogul.

NERC issues new instruction to DisCos over metre refund to consumers

NERC issues new instruction to DisCos over metre refund to consumers

Industry

2 months ago

All DisCos have been compelled by NERC to disclose the reimbursements they have provided to customers who purchased meters through the MAP program.

NCC set to launch ‘quality of experience’ portal to improve telecom services nationwide

NCC set to launch ‘quality of experience’ portal to improve telecom services nationwide

Industry

2 months ago

NCC's new telecom reforms, including a Quality of Experience portal and cybersecurity framework, aim to enhance service transparenc and consumer protection.

Nigerian insurance act: Public building owners face fines, jail time for non-compliance

Nigerian insurance act: Public building owners face fines, jail time for non-compliance

Industry

2 months ago

There is a key provision of Nigeria's new Insurance Industry Reform Act, requiring public building owners to insure their properties against various risks.

Banks struggle to meet capital requirements as march 2026 deadline approaches

Banks struggle to meet capital requirements as march 2026 deadline approaches

Industry

2 months ago

As Nigeria's mid-tier banks race to meet the 2026 recapitalization deadline, rising competition and investor fatigue threaten ability to survive without mergers.

Dangote Group tackles Nigeria's skills gap with local workforce training initiatives

Dangote Group tackles Nigeria's skills gap with local workforce training initiatives

Industry

2 months ago

Dangote tackles Nigeria's industrial skills gap by investing in local training programs, empowering Nigerians to fill key roles and contributing to regional talent.

Good news as Nigeria repays content intervention fund

Good news as Nigeria repays content intervention fund

Industry

2 months ago

The NCDMB reports a 90% repayment of the Nigerian Content Intervention Fund, highlighting key milestones and Senate support for advancing local content development.

Top Affordable, Work-Friendly Locations for Remote Workers in 2025

Top Affordable, Work-Friendly Locations for Remote Workers in 2025

Industry

2 months ago

Discover the top 10 countries for remote work in 2025, ranked by visa policies, taxes, and affordable living costs for digital nomads as highlighted in a new report.

Full list: CAC removes 247 companies from Nigeria's business register

Full list: CAC removes 247 companies from Nigeria's business register

Industry

2 months ago

The CAC delisted 247 companies for improper registration, as part of an effort to remove inactive entities and ensure compliance with legal standards in Nigeria.

Zainab Iwayemi