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

2535 articles published since 07 Jul 2023

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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

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

Dealers adjust cooking gas price as 5kg cylinder, others sell for new price

Dealers adjust cooking gas price as 5kg cylinder, others sell for new price

Industry

2 months ago

Price war: Marketers form partnership to reduce losses as Dangote, NNPC crash fuel cost

Price war: Marketers form partnership to reduce losses as Dangote, NNPC crash fuel cost

Industry

2 months ago

IMF sends warning to Nigeria as Tinubu moves to borrow $26 Billion

IMF sends warning to Nigeria as Tinubu moves to borrow $26 Billion

Money

2 months ago

Dangote Cement invests $280 million to convert vehicles from diesel to CNG

Dangote Cement invests $280 million to convert vehicles from diesel to CNG

Industry

2 months ago

Nigerian customs announces sale of N400/litre petrol as Dangote NNPC crashes price

Nigerian customs announces sale of N400/litre petrol as Dangote NNPC crashes price

Energy

2 months ago

The Nigeria Customs announced the auction of over 39,000 litres of seized gasoline and vehicles worth N63 million to combat fuel smuggling in the Lagos-Ogun area.

Over 3 million BDC operators face shutdown over N2 billion capital rule

Over 3 million BDC operators face shutdown over N2 billion capital rule

Industry

2 months ago

Over three million Nigerians risk losing their livelihoods as BDCs struggle to meet the Central Bank’s new capital requirements, warns ABCON presidemt.

Nigeria moves to settle N4 trillion electricity debt amid blackout fears

Nigeria moves to settle N4 trillion electricity debt amid blackout fears

Industry

2 months ago

FG is set to pay N4trn in debts owed to power generation companies, following negotiations to prevent power sector collapse and restore operational stability.

Reps ask Unilag, Uniben, others to refund tuition fee as it investigates student loan

Reps ask Unilag, Uniben, others to refund tuition fee as it investigates student loan

Industry

2 months ago

The HoR is investigating mismanagement of student loans and directed institutions to refund fees while urging NELFUND to enhance its verification processes.

Another bank shuts down, NDIC begins payment to customers, others

Another bank shuts down, NDIC begins payment to customers, others

Industry

2 months ago

NDIC has started paying liquidation dividends to Pearl Microfinance Bank stakeholders, offering both in-person and online claim options from May 26 to July 4, 2025.

Access Bank completes full acquisition of National Bank of Kenya

Access Bank completes full acquisition of National Bank of Kenya

Industry

2 months ago

Access Bank Plc has completed the full acquisition of National Bank of Kenya from KCB Group, strengthening its presence and banking services in Kenya.

FG to address pressing issue in ‘oil and gas’ industry, sends warning to Dangote, others

FG to address pressing issue in ‘oil and gas’ industry, sends warning to Dangote, others

Industry

2 months ago

FG has warned refineries, depot owners, and other midstream and downstream industry participants about the risks associated with poor waste management.

40 Nigerian oil companies face licence expiry risk in June 2025 without renewal

40 Nigerian oil companies face licence expiry risk in June 2025 without renewal

Industry

2 months ago

At least 40 Nigerian oil licences will expire in June 2025, with renewal dependent on company performance and compliance with new Petroleum Industry Act guidelines.

State launches vehicle assembly plant as Innoson Motors CEO confirms price of cheapest car

State launches vehicle assembly plant as Innoson Motors CEO confirms price of cheapest car

Industry

2 months ago

Governor Peter Mbah launches Stallion Vehicle Assembly Plant in Enugu to boost local production, create jobs, and advance Nigeria’s automotive and clean energy.

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