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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Nigerian bank announces new withdrawal limit, gives condition for free withdrawal

Nigerian bank announces new withdrawal limit, gives condition for free withdrawal

Industry

6 months ago

Subsidy: NNPC details how smugglers made millions of naira from fuel trafficking

Subsidy: NNPC details how smugglers made millions of naira from fuel trafficking

Energy

6 months ago

BDCs call for exemption of excise tax on foreign exchange transactions

BDCs call for exemption of excise tax on foreign exchange transactions

Industry

6 months ago

Cement company doubles profit as FG orders BUA, Dangote, others to sell at new price

Cement company doubles profit as FG orders BUA, Dangote, others to sell at new price

Industry

6 months ago

Experts explain what to expect over new CBN directive for bank directors to resign

Experts explain what to expect over new CBN directive for bank directors to resign

Economy

6 months ago

Dangote’s petrol price slash 'bad news' for importers as they face N75bn monthly loss

Dangote’s petrol price slash 'bad news' for importers as they face N75bn monthly loss

Energy

6 months ago

Dangote names his most profitable business, explains why businesses struggle in Nigeria

Dangote names his most profitable business, explains why businesses struggle in Nigeria

Industry

6 months ago

The president of the Dangote Group Alhaji Aliko Dangote attributed Nigeria's industrialization challenges to the unpredictable electricity supply in the nation.

EFCC takes action as fraudsters steal N52.26 billion from Nigerian banks

EFCC takes action as fraudsters steal N52.26 billion from Nigerian banks

Money

6 months ago

A N52 billion fraud loss by Nigerian banks in 2024, despite ongoing attempts to strengthen security systems, underscores the growing complexity of financial crimes.

FG finally explains reasons Dangote, others don’t get enough crude supply from IOCs

FG finally explains reasons Dangote, others don’t get enough crude supply from IOCs

Energy

6 months ago

The reason international oil corporations are experiencing difficulties supplying crude to domestic refiners like the Dangote Petroleum Refinery has been revealed.

NAHCON approves Jaiz Bank, 3 others for hajj saving scheme

NAHCON approves Jaiz Bank, 3 others for hajj saving scheme

Industry

6 months ago

Four banks have been authorized by the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria to assist and carry out the Hajj Savings Scheme, according to a NAHCON representative.

Nigerian bank announces N70 million loan for Nigerians to acquire cars

Nigerian bank announces N70 million loan for Nigerians to acquire cars

Industry

6 months ago

FCMB have partnered to provide flexible and affordable financing alternatives that will make car ownership more accessible to consumers and corporate enterprises.

NCAA sanctions Air Peace, Arik Air, 3 other airlines, speaks on way forward

NCAA sanctions Air Peace, Arik Air, 3 other airlines, speaks on way forward

Industry

6 months ago

NCAA has sanctioned several airlines, and these airlines have reached out to the regulatory body to request a meeting to show that they have resolved their issues.

“There’s no real competition”: Nigerians react to new MultiChoice’s hike in DSTV subscription

“There’s no real competition”: Nigerians react to new MultiChoice’s hike in DSTV subscription

Industry

6 months ago

Customers have expressed their displeasure on social media on the frequent price increases and the announcement of the subscription fee rise in Nigeria.

After suspending 4% FOB charge, Customs makes important announcement to affect importers

After suspending 4% FOB charge, Customs makes important announcement to affect importers

Industry

6 months ago

The Nigeria Customs Service said the initial implementation period have been canceled, following reports on the suspension of the 4% Free-on-Board tax on imports.

Naira hits new milestone as it finally sells below N1,500, analysts discuss new rate stability

Naira hits new milestone as it finally sells below N1,500, analysts discuss new rate stability

Industry

6 months ago

The value of the naira continued its upward trend on the parallel market, rising from N1,530 per dollar the previous weekend to N1,500 per dollar on Monday.

Zainab Iwayemi