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

2511 articles published since 07 Jul 2023

Author's articles

Dangote says Nigeria is highest cement exporter in Africa

Dangote says Nigeria is highest cement exporter in Africa

Industry

22 days ago

New Zealand to allow parents of Nigerian immigrants stay up 10 years with new visa

New Zealand to allow parents of Nigerian immigrants stay up 10 years with new visa

Industry

22 days ago

Dangote announces important partnership to increase rice supply

Dangote announces important partnership to increase rice supply

Industry

24 days ago

Enugu electricity commission defends tariff cuts amid power industry resistance

Enugu electricity commission defends tariff cuts amid power industry resistance

Industry

24 days ago

Dangote sends warning to petrol importers, speaks on damages of dirty fuel

Dangote sends warning to petrol importers, speaks on damages of dirty fuel

Industry

24 days ago

Reps set to investigate reasons Warri, Port Harcourt refinery shut down for repair

Reps set to investigate reasons Warri, Port Harcourt refinery shut down for repair

Industry

24 days ago

GLO launches plan to help customers get phone repair for N50

GLO launches plan to help customers get phone repair for N50

Industry

24 days ago

Globacom introduces an affordable Device Protection plan, offering up to N50,000 coverage for screen and water damage, with flexible subscription options for users.

Nigeria missing as report highlights top 10 most powerful passports in Africa

Nigeria missing as report highlights top 10 most powerful passports in Africa

Industry

24 days ago

The top 10 most powerful African passports in 2025 is ranked by visa-free access and diplomatic ties, including Seychelles, Mauritius, and South Africa.

Billionaire Tony Elumelu donates N25 billion as Lagos launches food security initiative

Billionaire Tony Elumelu donates N25 billion as Lagos launches food security initiative

Industry

25 days ago

Tony Elumelu has donated N25 billion to the Produce for Lagos Program, aiming to enhance food security, support economic growth, and reduce joblessness in Lagos.

Aliko Dangote urges FG to penalise inactive refinery license holders

Aliko Dangote urges FG to penalise inactive refinery license holders

Energy

25 days ago

Aliko Dangote urges the Nigerian government and NMDPRA to take action against dormant refinery licences, advocating for increased refinery construction.

Nigerian billionaire predicts new naira to dollar exchange rate as dollar depreciates

Nigerian billionaire predicts new naira to dollar exchange rate as dollar depreciates

Money

25 days ago

Dr. Abdul Samad Rabiu discusses BUA Cement's growth amid Nigeria's FX reforms, with improved sales, profit, and projections for continued success.

NCAA directs foreign airlines to enforce $10,000 currency declaration in Nigeria

NCAA directs foreign airlines to enforce $10,000 currency declaration in Nigeria

Industry

25 days ago

NCAA has mandated all foreign airlines to enforce a $10,000 currency declaration requirement for passengers arriving in Nigeria to combat money laundering.

Cement company Lafarge Africa declares big profit in Q2, CEO reacts

Cement company Lafarge Africa declares big profit in Q2, CEO reacts

Industry

26 days ago

Lafarge Africa Plc reports a remarkable 70% increase in Q2 2025 revenue, with a 153% growth in operating profit and a 248% surge in Profit After Tax.

Manufacturers raise alarm over banks’ mishandling of FX forward obligations

Manufacturers raise alarm over banks’ mishandling of FX forward obligations

Industry

26 days ago

Manufacturers Association of Nigeria urges CBN to intervene and resolve banks’ mishandling of FX forward obligations to protect the manufacturing sector.

Suppliers threaten to halt operations over Dangote refinery’s direct sales plan

Suppliers threaten to halt operations over Dangote refinery’s direct sales plan

Energy

26 days ago

NOGASA warns of potential job losses and operational halts as Dangote Refinery plans to distribute petroleum products to end-users, bypassing traditional suppliers.

Zainab Iwayemi