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

2510 articles published since 07 Jul 2023

Author's articles

CEO Allen Onyema discusses Air Peace’s Long-Term Plans and delayed IPO

CEO Allen Onyema discusses Air Peace’s Long-Term Plans and delayed IPO

Industry

9 days ago

Femi Otedola, Obasanjo clashed over diesel shortage in Nigeria

Femi Otedola, Obasanjo clashed over diesel shortage in Nigeria

Industry

9 days ago

Nigeria’s aviation industry faces disruption as unions announce strike on August 11

Nigeria’s aviation industry faces disruption as unions announce strike on August 11

Industry

9 days ago

Nigeria’s electricity distribution company set to build solar energy project

Nigeria’s electricity distribution company set to build solar energy project

Energy

10 days ago

CBN closes undelivered FX contracts investigation, refunds naira for invalid deals

CBN closes undelivered FX contracts investigation, refunds naira for invalid deals

Industry

10 days ago

EFCC chairman responds to false report on Bayo Ojulari’s retirement, threatens legal action

EFCC chairman responds to false report on Bayo Ojulari’s retirement, threatens legal action

Industry

10 days ago

State commences plan to buy energy directly from GenCos, bypass DisCos

State commences plan to buy energy directly from GenCos, bypass DisCos

Industry

10 days ago

FOCPEN urges Nigeria’s Minister of Power to intervene in the energy crisis in Enugu and calls for legislation allowing SubCos to purchase electricity from GenCos.

Apply: FG unveils N250,000 grants to empower small businesses

Apply: FG unveils N250,000 grants to empower small businesses

Industry

10 days ago

FG awarded N250,000 grants to outstanding MSMEs in Ondo State, reinforcing President Tinubu’s commitment to supporting local businesses and boosting economy.

World Bank approves $40 million loan to boost financial protection for poor Nigerians

World Bank approves $40 million loan to boost financial protection for poor Nigerians

Industry

11 days ago

The World Bank has approved a $40 million grant under the HOPE-Health-PforR initiative to enhance health protection and financial security for poor Nigerians.

Ecobank announces sale of Mozambique operations to another bank

Ecobank announces sale of Mozambique operations to another bank

Industry

11 days ago

Ecobank Transnationa sold its Mozambique operations to FDH Bank, a strategic move aimed at strengthening Africa's financial integration and digital ecosystem.

Shoprite announces sale of businessin Ghana, Malawi as inflation, FX plagues Nigerian operation

Shoprite announces sale of businessin Ghana, Malawi as inflation, FX plagues Nigerian operation

Industry

11 days ago

Shoprite announced plans to sell its businesses in Ghana and Malawi to focus on the South African market, citing economic challenges and expecting increased profits.

Femi Otedola’s billion-dollar loss: The real story behind his financial crisis

Femi Otedola’s billion-dollar loss: The real story behind his financial crisis

Industry

11 days ago

Otedola reveals his journey through financial losses and the surprising tactics banks used in his upcoming biography, Making It Big: Lessons from a Life in Business.

WhatsApp shuts down 6.8 million accounts linked to fraudulent activities

WhatsApp shuts down 6.8 million accounts linked to fraudulent activities

Industry

11 days ago

WhatsApp said it has removed over 6.8 million scam-related accounts and introduced new features to help users identify and avoid fraudulent activities.

Report: Nigeria's $180 air travel taxes among the highest in Africa

Report: Nigeria's $180 air travel taxes among the highest in Africa

Industry

14 days ago

Nigeria's air travel taxes are among the highest, with passengers paying an average of $180 per international flight, nearly three times the continental average.

PwC warns against immediate solar panel import ban, urges phased strategy

PwC warns against immediate solar panel import ban, urges phased strategy

Industry

14 days ago

PwC in a report advises Nigeria to phase in solar panel import restrictions over five years to protect energy access and boost local manufacturing.

Zainab Iwayemi