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

Cement company competing with Dangote distributes trucks to its customers after selling shares

Cement company competing with Dangote distributes trucks to its customers after selling shares

Industry

10 months ago

FG increases aviation industry budget as it plans more schools in Ebonyi, Akure, other regions

FG increases aviation industry budget as it plans more schools in Ebonyi, Akure, other regions

Industry

10 months ago

Thailand launches e-visa system, invites Nigerians, other African nations to apply

Thailand launches e-visa system, invites Nigerians, other African nations to apply

Industry

10 months ago

“N500 for 24-hour”: Another e-hailing platform to compete with Uber, Bolt, announces low price

“N500 for 24-hour”: Another e-hailing platform to compete with Uber, Bolt, announces low price

Industry

10 months ago

Nigerians to enjoy discount as Dangote Petroleum Refinery partners oil companies to slash petrol price

Nigerians to enjoy discount as Dangote Petroleum Refinery partners oil companies to slash petrol price

Business and Economy

10 months ago

Nigerians pay more to travel as airfare increases, report shows highest, lowest state

Nigerians pay more to travel as airfare increases, report shows highest, lowest state

Industry

10 months ago

Nigeria loses N93.72 billion to Ponzi schemes in 2 years

Nigeria loses N93.72 billion to Ponzi schemes in 2 years

Money

10 months ago

Nigerians lost around N93.72 billion to Ponzi schemes and other financial criminal operations between January 2023 and December 2024 according to research.

Nigerian company assembles CNG buses for airport shuttle services

Nigerian company assembles CNG buses for airport shuttle services

Industry

10 months ago

After receiving the first shipment, the Federal Government started using locally built compressed natural gas buses for airport shuttle services across the country.

Eko distribution company moves to sell majority stake to consortium

Eko distribution company moves to sell majority stake to consortium

Industry

10 months ago

The parent company of Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC), West Power and Gas Limited (WPG), is now selling all of its stock in the electricity supplier.

Naira weakens in official market, loses 41% amid CBN reforms

Naira weakens in official market, loses 41% amid CBN reforms

Money

10 months ago

The official exchange rate between the naira and the US dollar ended 2024 at N1,535/$ inspite of reforms, according to data from the Central Bank of Nigeria.

CBN finally addresses Nigerians on containing inflation, gives solution to increasing food prices

CBN finally addresses Nigerians on containing inflation, gives solution to increasing food prices

Economy

10 months ago

CBN governor said the decision to put the Electronic Foreign Exchange Matching System in place stems from its realization that central banking depends on confidence.

GTBank, Zenith Bank, others to freeze bank accounts over alleged N52.9 million fraud

GTBank, Zenith Bank, others to freeze bank accounts over alleged N52.9 million fraud

Industry

10 months ago

The Federal High Court in Abuja granted the EFCC plea to freeze 67 bank accounts across numerous banks in connection with an alleged fraud of N52.9 million.

FG grants licence for Ogun state to get electricity regulation oversight

FG grants licence for Ogun state to get electricity regulation oversight

Industry

10 months ago

The newly established Ogun State Electricity Regulatory Commission will now have regulatory authority over the state's energy market, according to the NERC.

Good news as Dangote, Ardova signs agreement for bulk purchase of fuel

Good news as Dangote, Ardova signs agreement for bulk purchase of fuel

Energy

10 months ago

Dangote Refinery and Ardova Plc, one of Nigeria's largest integrated downstream oil and gas companies, have reached an agreement on a bulk purchase framework.

FG orders NNPC to open 2 more refineries after Warri Refining Company commenced operation

FG orders NNPC to open 2 more refineries after Warri Refining Company commenced operation

Energy

10 months ago

President Tinubu hailed the reopening of the Warri Refining as yet another remarkable achievement in 2024 that has increased Nigerians' trust in his administration.

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