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

2533 articles published since 07 Jul 2023

Author's articles

Nigerian billionaire Mike Adenuga set for big move as he meets Ghanaian president

Nigerian billionaire Mike Adenuga set for big move as he meets Ghanaian president

Industry

2 months ago

Full list of Tokumbo cars that sell for up to N5 million

Full list of Tokumbo cars that sell for up to N5 million

Industry

2 months ago

Ecobank announces major changes, names new group executive director

Ecobank announces major changes, names new group executive director

Industry

2 months ago

Port Harcourt refinery sends warning to employees as rehabilitation process commences

Port Harcourt refinery sends warning to employees as rehabilitation process commences

Industry

2 months ago

Nigerians fear blackout as electricity workers set to strike over unmet demand

Nigerians fear blackout as electricity workers set to strike over unmet demand

Industry

2 months ago

Nigeria’s presidency spends over N23 billion on foreign currency for international trips

Nigeria’s presidency spends over N23 billion on foreign currency for international trips

Industry

2 months ago

No more N1,600/$: CBN governor Cardoso speaks as naira hits two-month high

No more N1,600/$: CBN governor Cardoso speaks as naira hits two-month high

Industry

2 months ago

The naira reaches a two-month high against the dollar, with the CBN's reforms driving stability and boosting Nigeria's foreign exchange reserves.

Sellers share new ram prices across Abuja, other regions as Sallah approaches

Sellers share new ram prices across Abuja, other regions as Sallah approaches

Industry

2 months ago

"Discover why ram prices in Nigeria have soared due to supply shortages, insecurity, and border closures, affecting sales ahead of Eid El-Kabir."

Tinubu inaugurates 180MW power plant to strengthen Nigeria's energy sector

Tinubu inaugurates 180MW power plant to strengthen Nigeria's energy sector

Industry

2 months ago

FG inaugurates the 180MW Afam II power plant in Rivers State, reinforcing Nigeria's commitment to energy sustainability and public-private sector collaboration.

MTN Nigeria gives solution to address quality as Nigerans lament poor service

MTN Nigeria gives solution to address quality as Nigerans lament poor service

Technology

2 months ago

MTN Nigeria plans to invest N900 billion in 2025 to enhance network service quality, expand capacity, and improve resilience across key urban areas.

Network disrupts calls, data as subscribers call on MTN, Airtel, others for solution

Network disrupts calls, data as subscribers call on MTN, Airtel, others for solution

Industry

2 months ago

Over 30 network failures disrupted Nigeria’s telecom sector, impacting millions of users and sparking calls for improved infrastructure and service reliability.

Fuel prices may increase as rep seeks to implement 5% road user charge

Fuel prices may increase as rep seeks to implement 5% road user charge

Industry

2 months ago

FERMA’s Managing Director and government agencies face scrutiny from Nigeria’s House Committee over non-compliance with the 5% petroleum user charge.

FG, SEC approve JEX Market for gas trading and settlement in Nigeria

FG, SEC approve JEX Market for gas trading and settlement in Nigeria

Industry

2 months ago

JEX Market has been licensed by NMDPRA and SEC to launch Nigeria’s first gas clearing and settlement platform, advancing the country’s drive toward energy market.

FG set to shut down filling stations after customs announces N400/litre fuel

FG set to shut down filling stations after customs announces N400/litre fuel

Industry

2 months ago

The Nigerian government is set to close and sanction petrol stations near borders to stop fuel smuggling, as Dangote Refinery reduced its fuel prices.

CBN releases framework for Zenith, UBA, others to handle customers' complaints

CBN releases framework for Zenith, UBA, others to handle customers' complaints

Economy

2 months ago

Nigeria’s national framework aims to rebuild public trust, reduce fraud, and enhance financial inclusion by improving complaint handling and transparency in banks.

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