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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NDIC explains reason for delayed payment to customers of failed bank

NDIC explains reason for delayed payment to customers of failed bank

Industry

9 months ago

Nigerians pay N68 billion to UK office for visa application

Nigerians pay N68 billion to UK office for visa application

Industry

9 months ago

“Work in progress”: Operators give time frame to increase call, data rates

“Work in progress”: Operators give time frame to increase call, data rates

Industry

9 months ago

NBS says drug sales, other illegal activities to be used in GDP calculation

NBS says drug sales, other illegal activities to be used in GDP calculation

Industry

9 months ago

No more 20 hours: Canada increases work hours for Nigerians, others to earn more

No more 20 hours: Canada increases work hours for Nigerians, others to earn more

Industry

9 months ago

Air Peace makes important partnership to promote the Africa's economic potential

Air Peace makes important partnership to promote the Africa's economic potential

Industry

9 months ago

Nigerians attest to long-lasting Dangote fuel, blast others for low-quality

Nigerians attest to long-lasting Dangote fuel, blast others for low-quality

Energy

9 months ago

Nigerians praised the quality of refined petroleum products obtained from the Dangote Refinery and offered at MRS Oil Plc filling stations around the country.

Elon Musk predicts trend of Bitcoin, Dogecoin prices in 2025 as billionaire plans 'X money' launch

Elon Musk predicts trend of Bitcoin, Dogecoin prices in 2025 as billionaire plans 'X money' launch

Money

9 months ago

Elon Musk shared his thoughts on how cryptocurrencies would affect the price of Dogecoin and Bitcoin if government overspending and inflation were reduced.

Seplat to bring back 400 idle wells into full operation

Seplat to bring back 400 idle wells into full operation

Energy

9 months ago

Seplat Energy is beginning an initiative to revive inactive oil wells after completing its $1.28bn acquisition of ExxonMobil's onshore oil and gas assets.

Petrol marketers finally find solution to fuel price hike, make important request from Tinubu

Petrol marketers finally find solution to fuel price hike, make important request from Tinubu

Energy

9 months ago

The N100bn grant that the Nigerian Petroleum Product Retail Outlet Owners Association requested from President Tinubu is a loan as the group has stated.

Naira gains N125/dollar after CBN launches platform for forex trading

Naira gains N125/dollar after CBN launches platform for forex trading

Industry

9 months ago

CBN reports that the naira gained 8% strength on January 3, 2025, when the dollar was valued at N1,535 compared to N1,660 on December 2, 2024 when EFEMS started.

Chinese bank approves millions of dollar loan for project in Nigeria

Chinese bank approves millions of dollar loan for project in Nigeria

Industry

9 months ago

The China Development Bank (CDB) has granted a loan of 245 million euros ($254.76 million) to construct the Kano-Kaduna railway project in Nigeria.

“If it is favourable”: FG speaks on floating national carrier again

“If it is favourable”: FG speaks on floating national carrier again

Industry

9 months ago

Nigerians have been assured by the recently appointed Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Aviation that a new national airline will may start operations.

CBN gives reasons as Nigerians reduce demand for dollar, others

CBN gives reasons as Nigerians reduce demand for dollar, others

Industry

10 months ago

According to the most recent Quarterly Statistical Bulletin from the CBN, a significant drop in invisible transactions in the Q3 2024 led to a drop in demand for FX.

Petrol price reduction looms as marketers sign agreement with 3 refineries after Dangote’s deal

Petrol price reduction looms as marketers sign agreement with 3 refineries after Dangote’s deal

Industry

10 months ago

Today, a few refineries will sign Sales Purchase Agreements (SPAs) with the Petroleum Products Retail Outlet Owners Association of Nigeria (PETROAN).

Zainab Iwayemi