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

2530 articles published since 07 Jul 2023

Author's articles

Air tickets to crash as FG speaks on implementing Single African Air Transport Market

Air tickets to crash as FG speaks on implementing Single African Air Transport Market

Economy

a month ago

Nigeria’s customs seizes N352 million worth of smuggled goods as dealers hike rice price

Nigeria’s customs seizes N352 million worth of smuggled goods as dealers hike rice price

Industry

a month ago

FG gives oil operators given 7-days to pay $300 helicopter landing fee

FG gives oil operators given 7-days to pay $300 helicopter landing fee

Industry

a month ago

After successfully repaying loan, IMF removes Nigeria from top 10 countries with highest debt

After successfully repaying loan, IMF removes Nigeria from top 10 countries with highest debt

Industry

a month ago

Nigerian airport finally begins operation after gulping N62bn

Nigerian airport finally begins operation after gulping N62bn

Industry

a month ago

FG warns Air Peace, other airlines against bringing in passengers without valid e-visas

FG warns Air Peace, other airlines against bringing in passengers without valid e-visas

Industry

a month ago

FCCPC takes legal action as MultiChoice hikes DStv, Gotv price

FCCPC takes legal action as MultiChoice hikes DStv, Gotv price

Industry

a month ago

The federal government has charged MultiChoice Nigeria's CEO, chairman, and senior officials with violating the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Act.

Air Peace adds another aircraft as it expands operation to China, India, others

Air Peace adds another aircraft as it expands operation to China, India, others

Industry

a month ago

Air Peace expands its fleet with the arrival of its first 118-seater Embraer 190 aircraft, enhancing domestic and regional operations with improved efficiency.

CBN eases dollar pressure with $86.6m sale as naira sells for new price in parallel market

CBN eases dollar pressure with $86.6m sale as naira sells for new price in parallel market

Economy

a month ago

The naira remains stable at N1,548.52 following the CBN’s $86.6m intervention, with the gap between official and parallel market rates continuing to widen.

Filling stations immediately change petrol price as Dangote Refinery makes new announcement

Filling stations immediately change petrol price as Dangote Refinery makes new announcement

Energy

2 months ago

The SEC has issued a warning about CMTrading, a fraudulent platform not authorised to operate, urging the public to be cautious and verify investment opportunities.

Flights from Nigeria affected as Qatar closes airspace for safety

Flights from Nigeria affected as Qatar closes airspace for safety

Industry

2 months ago

Qatar has temporarily closed its airspace due to rising tensions, potentially impacting flights from Nigeria, particularly those operated by Qatar Airways.

Dangote, 4 other billionaire with highest net-worth change in 2025

Dangote, 4 other billionaire with highest net-worth change in 2025

Energy

2 months ago

How African billionaires are reshaping wealth distribution by mid-2025 through industrial growth and strategic investments in the continent’s economy.

Lagos state governor Sanwo-Olu commissions West Africa’s largest safety footwear manufacturing plant

Lagos state governor Sanwo-Olu commissions West Africa’s largest safety footwear manufacturing plant

Industry

2 months ago

Yikodeen Company Limited’s new 120,000-square-foot manufacturing plant in Lagos is set to revolutionise Nigeria’s footwear industry, boosting local production.

NNPC opens new filling stations to sell cheper fuel as Dangote increases price

NNPC opens new filling stations to sell cheper fuel as Dangote increases price

Energy

2 months ago

NNPCL is expanding its network of CNG stations in Abuja, Ibadan, and Abeokuta to provide Nigerians with cleaner, more affordable energy option for everyday mobility.

Apply: Tinubu establishes credit guarantee firm to give loans to Nigerians

Apply: Tinubu establishes credit guarantee firm to give loans to Nigerians

Industry

2 months ago

President Bola Tinubu launches the National Credit Guarantee Company with N100 billion to enhance loan access for MSMEs and boost Nigeria’s economic growth.

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