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

2512 articles published since 07 Jul 2023

Author's articles

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

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

Energy

a month ago

Naira gains, dollar crashes as CBN defends naira with $4.1bn investment

Naira gains, dollar crashes as CBN defends naira with $4.1bn investment

Industry

a month ago

No more N250,000: Airlines increase airfare from Ilorin to Abuja, passengers reacts

No more N250,000: Airlines increase airfare from Ilorin to Abuja, passengers reacts

Industry

a month ago

Nigerians fear fish import ban as FG targets $800m reduction with new investments

Nigerians fear fish import ban as FG targets $800m reduction with new investments

Industry

a month ago

Femi Otedola shares secret to becoming a successful entrepreneur in Nigeria

Femi Otedola shares secret to becoming a successful entrepreneur in Nigeria

Industry

a month ago

After fuel, Investors discover another resources in Nigeria worth $34 billion

After fuel, Investors discover another resources in Nigeria worth $34 billion

Industry

a month ago

Dangote tackles FG’s claim on petrol consumption, shares total daily usage

Dangote tackles FG’s claim on petrol consumption, shares total daily usage

Industry

a month ago

Dangote challenges Nigeria's reported daily petrol consumption, claiming the real figure is 33 million liters, and highlights corruption during the fuel subsidy era.

Telecom company owned by Mike Adenuga set to Launch Public Wi-Fi in Lagos

Telecom company owned by Mike Adenuga set to Launch Public Wi-Fi in Lagos

Technology

a month ago

Globacom partnered with Wave5 Wireless to launch a public Wi-Fi service in selected areas to improve internet connectivity and ease mobile network congestion.

Aliko Dangote criticises Africa’s over-reliance on imported petroleum products

Aliko Dangote criticises Africa’s over-reliance on imported petroleum products

Energy

a month ago

Aliko Dangote urges wealthy Nigerians and African entrepreneurs to invest domestically, emphasizing the importance of local investments for economic independence.

State distributes debit card for Nigerians to withdraw funds as FG shares N75,000 monthly

State distributes debit card for Nigerians to withdraw funds as FG shares N75,000 monthly

Industry

a month ago

Ondo State will distribute debit cards to 12,867 low-income and vulnerable households in 2024 as part of the National Social Safety Net Program to enhance welfare.

Nigeria set to access more infrastructure financing, joins Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank

Nigeria set to access more infrastructure financing, joins Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank

Industry

a month ago

Nigeria officially joined the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank as a full member, committing $5 million to boost infrastructure development and economic growth.

Border closure, 5 other economic events that shaped Buhari’s regime

Border closure, 5 other economic events that shaped Buhari’s regime

Industry

a month ago

Former President Muhammadu Buhari, who passed away at 82, left behind a complex legacy marked by economic reforms, two recessions, and significant policy changes.

Analysts raise concern as dollar inflow into Nigeria declines

Analysts raise concern as dollar inflow into Nigeria declines

Money

a month ago

Nigeria's foreign exchange market saw a 28.1% dip in US dollar supply in June 2025, with analysts warning of growing reliance on volatile foreign investor inflows.

Dangote plans to build Nigeria’s largest seaport in Ogun state to boost exports

Dangote plans to build Nigeria’s largest seaport in Ogun state to boost exports

Energy

a month ago

Aliko Dangote's $20 billion Olokola Port project aims to transform Nigeria’s trade and logistics, easing congestion at Lagos ports and boosting regional commerce.

CBN advises Nigerians on ways to deal with fraudulent financial dealings, reports scammers

CBN advises Nigerians on ways to deal with fraudulent financial dealings, reports scammers

Industry

a month ago

The Central Bank of Nigeria warns Nigerians to be cautious of fraudsters offering fake contracts, loans, and grants, urging them to report such scams to authorities.

Zainab Iwayemi