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

Author's articles

Big loss hits Dangote as his sugar company declines in profit

Big loss hits Dangote as his sugar company declines in profit

Industry

5 months ago

Reps finally intervenes, gives directive to MultiChoice over new DStv, GOtv subscription prices

Reps finally intervenes, gives directive to MultiChoice over new DStv, GOtv subscription prices

Industry

5 months ago

NNPCL finally shares reason for low funding for domestic gas project

NNPCL finally shares reason for low funding for domestic gas project

Industry

5 months ago

Concerns as Eko DisCo, Kaduna DisCo, others fail to collect N60 billion from customers

Concerns as Eko DisCo, Kaduna DisCo, others fail to collect N60 billion from customers

Energy

5 months ago

PoS operators suffers low patronage as Nigerians withdraw from other sources

PoS operators suffers low patronage as Nigerians withdraw from other sources

Industry

5 months ago

NCAA reinstates Omni-Blu Aviation's licence after probing falsification of safety report

NCAA reinstates Omni-Blu Aviation's licence after probing falsification of safety report

Industry

5 months ago

Market analysts forecast naira trend in official, parallel markets

Market analysts forecast naira trend in official, parallel markets

Money

5 months ago

Following its 8.5% increase in the parallel market in February, market analysts anticipate the naira to continue its strong performance across all FX categories.

“Nigerian courts disapprove”: Group explains why CBN should halt new ATM withdrawal charges

“Nigerian courts disapprove”: Group explains why CBN should halt new ATM withdrawal charges

Money

5 months ago

Tinubu has been urged by SERAP to direct the CBN govrnor to suspend the implementation of the increase in Automated Teller Machine (ATM) transaction fees."

N860/litre in Lagos: List of filling stations selling Dangote petrol at 'cheap price' emerges

N860/litre in Lagos: List of filling stations selling Dangote petrol at 'cheap price' emerges

Energy

5 months ago

Last Monday, the Dangote refinery reduced the ex-depot price of premium motor spirit (petrol) from N890 to N825 per litre, marking the second reduction in February.

FAAN announces Lagos airport runway shut down, gives important reasons

FAAN announces Lagos airport runway shut down, gives important reasons

Industry

5 months ago

The Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria announced that Runway 18R/36L at Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos will be temporarily closed for maintenance.

Losers identified as dollar crashes in all markets, over N10 billion lost

Losers identified as dollar crashes in all markets, over N10 billion lost

Money

5 months ago

The local currency saw a notable comeback, achieving one of its biggest gains in recent months, as it began February at N1,640'$ and concluded the month at N1,495/$

South Korea, 5 other countries Nigerians can visit with less than 100k visa fee

South Korea, 5 other countries Nigerians can visit with less than 100k visa fee

Industry

5 months ago

Many Asian countries offer unexpectedly affordable visa fees mostly less than 100k which makes it easier to visit dream location without going over budget.

Sanwo launches Mobile Refill Unit to buy N200 fuel after Dangote crashes fuel price

Sanwo launches Mobile Refill Unit to buy N200 fuel after Dangote crashes fuel price

Industry

5 months ago

A major step towards the usage of greener energy has been taken with the launch of a Mobile Refill Unit by the Lagos State Govt in partnership with Portland Gas.

Empowering futures: Fedlocks Automations to train 3000 Nigerian youths in high-demand skills

Empowering futures: Fedlocks Automations to train 3000 Nigerian youths in high-demand skills

Industry

5 months ago

Fedlocks Automations Limited revealed plans to equip 3000 young Nigerians with in-demand skills as part of its dedication to supporting sustainable development.

Nigerian Exchange declares record-breaking profit, largest dividend payout in history

Nigerian Exchange declares record-breaking profit, largest dividend payout in history

Industry

5 months ago

The audited financial statements of Nigerian Exchange Group Plc (NGX Group) for the fiscal year that ended on December 31, 2024, have been released.

Zainab Iwayemi