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

Report shows list of highest paid CEOs in Nigeria, one female on list

Report shows list of highest paid CEOs in Nigeria, one female on list

Industry

26 days ago

Good news as importers eliminate cost of collection, other fees after CBN announced new rate

Good news as importers eliminate cost of collection, other fees after CBN announced new rate

Industry

27 days ago

Access Bank shares plan for expansion as it takes over 130-year-old bank

Access Bank shares plan for expansion as it takes over 130-year-old bank

Industry

27 days ago

FG set to build 77,400 houses for Nigerians as building materials increase, Lists those to benefit

FG set to build 77,400 houses for Nigerians as building materials increase, Lists those to benefit

Industry

27 days ago

Agents criticises airlines for disrespecting naira, selling tickets in dollars

Agents criticises airlines for disrespecting naira, selling tickets in dollars

Industry

27 days ago

Generating companies react as regulator plans to cut electricity tarif by N49

Generating companies react as regulator plans to cut electricity tarif by N49

Industry

27 days ago

Petrol sells for N42 per litre as report lists countries with cheapest fuel

Petrol sells for N42 per litre as report lists countries with cheapest fuel

Industry

27 days ago

The top 10 countries with the lowest petrol prices in 2025 highlights how government subsidies and oil reserves make fuel affordable in these nations.

NUPRC clarifies oil block license process, denies allegations of mismanagement

NUPRC clarifies oil block license process, denies allegations of mismanagement

Energy

28 days ago

The NUPRC has refuted claims of irregularities in the 2024 Oil Block Licensing Round, emphasizing the transparency and compliance of the process.

Dangote introduces new incentive program after suspending petrol delivery program

Dangote introduces new incentive program after suspending petrol delivery program

Energy

28 days ago

Dangote Refinery restructures its partnership program and introduces new incentives after suspending its gasoline delivery scheme due to partner abuses.

Dangote refinery stops selling discounted fuel as private depot slashes price

Dangote refinery stops selling discounted fuel as private depot slashes price

Energy

30 days ago

Dangote Refinery suspended its discounted petroleum delivery program after discovering fraud involving affiliate marketers and third-party resellers.

AFDB speaks on solutions as Nigeria, others lose $1.6bn daily to illegal forex

AFDB speaks on solutions as Nigeria, others lose $1.6bn daily to illegal forex

Industry

30 days ago

According to the AFDB, Africa loses more than $1.6bn daily due to illicit money transfers and profit shifting by international companies operating in the continent.

Customs seize N653 million in foreign currency at Aminu Kano International airport

Customs seize N653 million in foreign currency at Aminu Kano International airport

Industry

30 days ago

Operators of Kano's BDC are calling for government intervention after Nigeria Customs seized over N653m in unreported forex at Aminu Kano International Airport.

FG reviews gas license holder as Dangote urges private sector involvement

FG reviews gas license holder as Dangote urges private sector involvement

Industry

30 days ago

NMDPRA conducts a performance review of gas distribution firm, while Dangote advocates for a significant boost in the nation's electricity production to 60,000 MW.

More competition for MTN, Airtel, others as Konga offers discount on Starlink kit for 30 days

More competition for MTN, Airtel, others as Konga offers discount on Starlink kit for 30 days

Industry

a month ago

Take advantage of Konga's 30-day promotion on the Starlink Gen 2 kit, now available at a discounted price of N467,995, to enjoy high-speed internet across Nigeria.

FG grants NNPC, Shell, 4 others licences for gas distribution

FG grants NNPC, Shell, 4 others licences for gas distribution

Energy

a month ago

Axxela, NIPCO, Central Horizon Gas Company, Falcon Corporation, NNPC Gas Marketing, and Shell Nigeria Gas Limited have been licenced for gas distribution.

Zainab Iwayemi