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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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

3 months 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

3 months ago

GLO launches plan to help customers get phone repair for N50

GLO launches plan to help customers get phone repair for N50

Industry

3 months ago

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

3 months ago

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

3 months ago

Aliko Dangote urges FG to penalise inactive refinery license holders

Aliko Dangote urges FG to penalise inactive refinery license holders

Energy

3 months ago

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

3 months 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

3 months 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

3 months 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

3 months 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

3 months ago

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

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

3 months ago

Nigeria's top CEOs saw a 134% increase in their base salaries in 2024, with key leaders in financial services, telecommunications, and energy sectors.

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

3 months ago

The NCS announces plans to reintroduce a 4% Free on Board fee, eliminating certain fees and improving customs processes through the B'Odogwu platform.

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

3 months ago

Access Holdings is set to optimise its strategic growth plan by 2027, focusing on digital financial inclusion, profitability, and expanding presence across Africa.

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

3 months ago

FG announced plans to build 77,400 homes, of which 80% are designated for low-income people who will pay over time using a third of their monthly salary.

Zainab Iwayemi