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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Microsoft set to train Nigerians in AI, spend $1 million on project

Microsoft set to train Nigerians in AI, spend $1 million on project

Industry

6 months ago

FG to recertify 2 Nigerian airports for international standard as more are set to begin operation

FG to recertify 2 Nigerian airports for international standard as more are set to begin operation

Industry

6 months ago

Reps investigate NNPC, oil firm over $1.6bn debt as Dangote reacts to alleged adulterated fuel

Reps investigate NNPC, oil firm over $1.6bn debt as Dangote reacts to alleged adulterated fuel

Energy

6 months ago

Flutterwave now allows Nigerians to convert naira to foreign currency directly on its app

Flutterwave now allows Nigerians to convert naira to foreign currency directly on its app

Industry

6 months ago

CBN gives new instruction to Zenith Bank, UBA, others as banks set to implement new withdrawal limit

CBN gives new instruction to Zenith Bank, UBA, others as banks set to implement new withdrawal limit

Industry

6 months ago

Good news as first direct container from China arrives Nigeria

Good news as first direct container from China arrives Nigeria

Industry

6 months ago

ABCON advises CBN on constant liquidity as banks stop selling dollar to BDCs

ABCON advises CBN on constant liquidity as banks stop selling dollar to BDCs

Industry

6 months ago

Few banks have complied with the Central Bank of Nigeria's directive to sell dollars to Bureau de Change Operators, according to Aminu Gwadebe, head of the ABCON.

NNPC announces final result of recruitment exercise, speaks on issuing appointment letter

NNPC announces final result of recruitment exercise, speaks on issuing appointment letter

Industry

6 months ago

According to the NNPCL in a recent statement, the hiring procedure that started last year is now finished and successful applicant will soon get appointment letter.

Nigerians can now apply as UK government announces 33 permanent visa-sponsored jobs

Nigerians can now apply as UK government announces 33 permanent visa-sponsored jobs

Industry

6 months ago

The Derbyshire govt formally announced 33 permanent, visa-sponsored positions across a range of sectors and occupations including engineering, logistics and more.

Analysts predict naira against dollar, CPI, other economic trend

Analysts predict naira against dollar, CPI, other economic trend

Money

6 months ago

According to Cordros Securities Researchers, the significant short-term foreign exchange inflows were caused by the CBN's EFEMS, which increased market confidence.

No more N1,660: Naira finally appreciates against dollar in parallel market, experts give reasons

No more N1,660: Naira finally appreciates against dollar in parallel market, experts give reasons

Economy

6 months ago

The naira's inconsistent performance over the past week across several segments is indicative of the CBN's ongoing efforts to stabilize the currency.

Nigeria, Libya, others on list of countries with highest oil reserve in Africa

Nigeria, Libya, others on list of countries with highest oil reserve in Africa

Energy

6 months ago

Many African countries depend on oil for economic growth, energy generation, and revenue collection, making it a crucial resource for economies everywhere.

Forbes names Nigerian billionaire Dangote as Africa’s richest

Forbes names Nigerian billionaire Dangote as Africa’s richest

Energy

6 months ago

About a year after his $20 billion Dangote Oil Refinery went online, Dangote regained his title as the continent's richest man and revolutionized the energy sector.

Electronic transfers up as Opay, Palm Pay, others rival UBA, GTB, other traditional banks in Nigeria

Electronic transfers up as Opay, Palm Pay, others rival UBA, GTB, other traditional banks in Nigeria

Money

6 months ago

Micro-transactions are fueling Nigeria's e-payment growth, highlighting Nigerians' increasing usage of digital channels daily, according to new analysis.

"Fintechs outperformed commercial banks": KPMG highlights Nigerian banks' weakest area in new report

"Fintechs outperformed commercial banks": KPMG highlights Nigerian banks' weakest area in new report

Industry

6 months ago

According to a survey by the global professional services firm KPMG, the management of customer complaints remains the weakest aspect of the Nigerian banking sector.

Zainab Iwayemi