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

2541 articles published since 07 Jul 2023

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EFCC arrests suspect buying bank account details as Fraudsters steal N52 billion from Nigerian banks

EFCC arrests suspect buying bank account details as Fraudsters steal N52 billion from Nigerian banks

Industry

4 months ago

Air Peace announces new boarding process, prioritises millitary, special need passengers

Air Peace announces new boarding process, prioritises millitary, special need passengers

Industry

4 months ago

Basket of pepper increases in price, Lagos residents, others lament

Basket of pepper increases in price, Lagos residents, others lament

Industry

4 months ago

After delivering 2 refineries, NNPC, others launch new project to improve energy, maritime sector

After delivering 2 refineries, NNPC, others launch new project to improve energy, maritime sector

Energy

4 months ago

Heritage Bank depositors protest as NDIC speaks on partial reimbursement

Heritage Bank depositors protest as NDIC speaks on partial reimbursement

Industry

4 months ago

Naira falls to new low after CBN spends millions of dollar to defend currency

Naira falls to new low after CBN spends millions of dollar to defend currency

Industry

4 months ago

Chopnownow, 5 other Nigerian startups shut down over financial, other challenges

Chopnownow, 5 other Nigerian startups shut down over financial, other challenges

Industry

4 months ago

According to Startup Graveyard research, 6 of the 11 African companies that shut down, went into hibernation, or entered administration in 2024 were based in Nigeria

Nigeria’s debt hits historic high as FG seeks new World Bank loan

Nigeria’s debt hits historic high as FG seeks new World Bank loan

Industry

4 months ago

Nigeria's overall public debt reached its highest level ever as the most populous nation in Africa continues to rely on borrowing to pay its fiscal responsibilities.

Dealers slash cooking gas prices, announce new cost in Lagos, other regions

Dealers slash cooking gas prices, announce new cost in Lagos, other regions

Industry

4 months ago

According to a Legit.ng market survey, a kilogram of gas currently costs N1,300 at retail establishments, a notable decrease from the previous cost of N1,500.

Burna Boy, Wizkid, Davido, other Nigerian musicians rake in N58bn in royalties from Spotify

Burna Boy, Wizkid, Davido, other Nigerian musicians rake in N58bn in royalties from Spotify

Industry

4 months ago

With artist royalties on Spotify alone surpassing N58 billion in 2024 compared to previous years, Nigerian music has reached a major financial milestone.

Groups set set to build plant for cheaper fuel as Dangote, NNPC announce new price

Groups set set to build plant for cheaper fuel as Dangote, NNPC announce new price

Industry

4 months ago

A $27.3 million memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed by the PCNGi and LNG Arete Limited to build a seven mmscfd liquefied natural gas (LNG) plant.

CBN urgently releases $197 milion into forex market as US tariff causes tension

CBN urgently releases $197 milion into forex market as US tariff causes tension

Industry

4 months ago

The Central Bank of Nigeria made a $197.71 million investment in the foreign exchange market on Friday in order to preserve enough liquidity and stabilize trading.

Total, other filling stations increase petrol price after NNPC, announces new cost

Total, other filling stations increase petrol price after NNPC, announces new cost

Energy

4 months ago

The recent steep increase in the price of Premium Motor Spirit, often known as gasoline, may exacerbate the financial hardships of Nigerians in a few days.

Forbes releases new black billionaires' list for 2025, Dangote, 5 other Nigerians included

Forbes releases new black billionaires' list for 2025, Dangote, 5 other Nigerians included

Industry

4 months ago

Aliko Dangote, Africa's richest man, Femi Otedola, the chairman of First HoldCo, and other Nigerians were named World's Black Billionaires for 2025 by Forbes.

More competition for UBA, Zenith, Access, others as American giant firm set to operate in Nigeria

More competition for UBA, Zenith, Access, others as American giant firm set to operate in Nigeria

Industry

4 months ago

JP Morgan which has been doing business in Nigeria since the 1980s plans to apply for a commercial banking license from the CBN in the coming months.

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