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

2518 articles published since 07 Jul 2023

Author's articles

Nigeria missing as new report list countries with the highest fuel price in August

Nigeria missing as new report list countries with the highest fuel price in August

Industry

8 hours ago

UBA Announces N5 Billion Loan to Support Women-Owned Businesses in Nigeria

UBA Announces N5 Billion Loan to Support Women-Owned Businesses in Nigeria

Industry

11 hours ago

Osun State launches digital investment portal to boost business opportunities

Osun State launches digital investment portal to boost business opportunities

Industry

14 hours ago

From academic failure to business magnate: The story of Nigerian billionaire Femi Otedola

From academic failure to business magnate: The story of Nigerian billionaire Femi Otedola

Industry

16 hours ago

NERC issues new instruction to DisCos over metre refund to consumers

NERC issues new instruction to DisCos over metre refund to consumers

Industry

a day ago

NCC set to launch ‘quality of experience’ portal to improve telecom services nationwide

NCC set to launch ‘quality of experience’ portal to improve telecom services nationwide

Industry

a day ago

Nigerian insurance act: Public building owners face fines, jail time for non-compliance

Nigerian insurance act: Public building owners face fines, jail time for non-compliance

Industry

a day ago

There is a key provision of Nigeria's new Insurance Industry Reform Act, requiring public building owners to insure their properties against various risks.

Banks struggle to meet capital requirements as march 2026 deadline approaches

Banks struggle to meet capital requirements as march 2026 deadline approaches

Industry

a day ago

As Nigeria's mid-tier banks race to meet the 2026 recapitalization deadline, rising competition and investor fatigue threaten ability to survive without mergers.

Dangote Group tackles Nigeria's skills gap with local workforce training initiatives

Dangote Group tackles Nigeria's skills gap with local workforce training initiatives

Industry

a day ago

Dangote tackles Nigeria's industrial skills gap by investing in local training programs, empowering Nigerians to fill key roles and contributing to regional talent.

Good news as Nigeria repays content intervention fund

Good news as Nigeria repays content intervention fund

Industry

2 days ago

The NCDMB reports a 90% repayment of the Nigerian Content Intervention Fund, highlighting key milestones and Senate support for advancing local content development.

Top Affordable, Work-Friendly Locations for Remote Workers in 2025

Top Affordable, Work-Friendly Locations for Remote Workers in 2025

Industry

3 days ago

Discover the top 10 countries for remote work in 2025, ranked by visa policies, taxes, and affordable living costs for digital nomads as highlighted in a new report.

Full list: CAC removes 247 companies from Nigeria's business register

Full list: CAC removes 247 companies from Nigeria's business register

Industry

4 days ago

The CAC delisted 247 companies for improper registration, as part of an effort to remove inactive entities and ensure compliance with legal standards in Nigeria.

50,000 dollar up for grab as Application invites women innovators for 2026 Aurora Tech award

50,000 dollar up for grab as Application invites women innovators for 2026 Aurora Tech award

Industry

4 days ago

Apply for the 2026 Aurora Tech Award, offering $50,000 to female tech founders with innovative, socially impactful businesses, and access to global networks.

NAICOM raises Insurance capital requirements for life, non-life, reinsurance companies

NAICOM raises Insurance capital requirements for life, non-life, reinsurance companies

Industry

4 days ago

The Nigerian Insurance Industry Reform Act 2025 raises capital requirements for life, non-life, and reinsurance companies, mandating significant increases.

Dangote group expands to create thousands of jobs across Nigeria

Dangote group expands to create thousands of jobs across Nigeria

Industry

4 days ago

Dangote Group's expansion in sectors like sugar, cement, and oil is set to create thousands of jobs, boost Nigeria's economy, and lower fuel prices.

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