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

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Digitvant MFB charts bold path to financial inclusion, empowers over 50,000 entrepreneurs

Digitvant MFB charts bold path to financial inclusion, empowers over 50,000 entrepreneurs

Industry

19 days ago

Travel agents react to dollar charges by airlines in Nigeria

Travel agents react to dollar charges by airlines in Nigeria

Industry

19 days ago

“$170 for international trip”: NCAA orders airlines to reward passengers for leaving their baggage behind

“$170 for international trip”: NCAA orders airlines to reward passengers for leaving their baggage behind

Industry

19 days ago

Dangote Cement’s net income quadruples to N309 billion, surpasses market expectations

Dangote Cement’s net income quadruples to N309 billion, surpasses market expectations

Industry

19 days ago

NIMC denies involvement in selling personal data to fintech companies

NIMC denies involvement in selling personal data to fintech companies

Industry

20 days ago

African country announces visa-free policy for Nigeria, others

African country announces visa-free policy for Nigeria, others

Industry

20 days ago

DisCos announce power outage due to planned maintenance, names affected location

DisCos announce power outage due to planned maintenance, names affected location

Industry

20 days ago

Ogun State customers may face power outages from July 28 to August 21 due to planned maintenance by the Transmission Company of Nigeria, with some areas exempt.

EFCC alerts Nigerians on new fraudulent promo scheme used to steal money, data

EFCC alerts Nigerians on new fraudulent promo scheme used to steal money, data

Industry

20 days ago

The EFCC warns Nigerians about a new scam involving bargain-ticket promotions used by fraudsters to steal personal data and launder money through cryptocurrency.

UK to allow zero duties on 3,500 Nigerian goods under new trade agreement

UK to allow zero duties on 3,500 Nigerian goods under new trade agreement

Industry

20 days ago

The UK-Nigeria Standards Partnership Programme boosts Nigeria's export competitiveness by facilitating zero-tariff access for over 3,500 Nigerian goods to the UK.

Aliko Dangote announces big changes to Nigeria's petroleum sector

Aliko Dangote announces big changes to Nigeria's petroleum sector

Industry

21 days ago

Aliko Dangote promises a major overhaul of Nigeria's oil industry, focusing on restructuring the downstream sector rather than lowering petroleum prices.

CBN opens up on safety of depositors’ funds in UBA, Access, other banks

CBN opens up on safety of depositors’ funds in UBA, Access, other banks

Economy

21 days ago

The Central Bank of Nigeria reassures the public of the banking sector's stability amid misleading reports and urges reliance on official information.

Dangote announces big donation to end blackout in communities

Dangote announces big donation to end blackout in communities

Industry

21 days ago

Dangote Cement Ibese Plant donated over N100 million in electrical supplies to restore power to 21 Ogun State communities after a three-year blackout.

More competition for innoson as Chinese company opens showrooms in Lagos, set to employ Nigerians

More competition for innoson as Chinese company opens showrooms in Lagos, set to employ Nigerians

Industry

21 days ago

TIM Motors plans to revolutionize Nigeria's automotive market by importing affordable Chinese cars, creating jobs, and opening showrooms to capture 10-20% of market.

Apply with the link: NYSC members can now get consumer loans with YouthCred

Apply with the link: NYSC members can now get consumer loans with YouthCred

Industry

21 days ago

YouthCred, a new initiative by CREDICORP and NYSC, offers Nigerian Corps members access to consumer credit of up to ₦150,000 with low-interest rates.

Dangote says Nigeria is highest cement exporter in Africa

Dangote says Nigeria is highest cement exporter in Africa

Industry

22 days ago

Dangote outlines Nigeria's shift from a cement importer to Africa's leading exporter, highlighting successes in sectors like fertilizer, petroleum, and healthcare.

Zainab Iwayemi