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

2529 articles published since 07 Jul 2023

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NCAA directs foreign airlines to enforce $10,000 currency declaration in Nigeria

NCAA directs foreign airlines to enforce $10,000 currency declaration in Nigeria

Industry

30 days ago

Cement company Lafarge Africa declares big profit in Q2, CEO reacts

Cement company Lafarge Africa declares big profit in Q2, CEO reacts

Industry

30 days ago

Manufacturers raise alarm over banks’ mishandling of FX forward obligations

Manufacturers raise alarm over banks’ mishandling of FX forward obligations

Industry

30 days ago

Suppliers threaten to halt operations over Dangote refinery’s direct sales plan

Suppliers threaten to halt operations over Dangote refinery’s direct sales plan

Energy

a month ago

Report shows list of highest paid CEOs in Nigeria, one female on list

Report shows list of highest paid CEOs in Nigeria, one female on list

Industry

a month ago

Good news as importers eliminate cost of collection, other fees after CBN announced new rate

Good news as importers eliminate cost of collection, other fees after CBN announced new rate

Industry

a month ago

Access Bank shares plan for expansion as it takes over 130-year-old bank

Access Bank shares plan for expansion as it takes over 130-year-old bank

Industry

a month ago

Access Holdings is set to optimise its strategic growth plan by 2027, focusing on digital financial inclusion, profitability, and expanding presence across Africa.

FG set to build 77,400 houses for Nigerians as building materials increase, Lists those to benefit

FG set to build 77,400 houses for Nigerians as building materials increase, Lists those to benefit

Industry

a month ago

FG announced plans to build 77,400 homes, of which 80% are designated for low-income people who will pay over time using a third of their monthly salary.

Agents criticises airlines for disrespecting naira, selling tickets in dollars

Agents criticises airlines for disrespecting naira, selling tickets in dollars

Industry

a month ago

NANTA president criticises the ongoing use of US dollars for airline ticket sales, urging airlines to accommodate the naira and support Nigerian travel agents.

Generating companies react as regulator plans to cut electricity tarif by N49

Generating companies react as regulator plans to cut electricity tarif by N49

Industry

a month ago

APGC warns that EERC's proposed Band A tariff reduction could lead to increased debt for Nigeria's power-producing businesses, with the FG's subsidy falling short.

Petrol sells for N42 per litre as report lists countries with cheapest fuel

Petrol sells for N42 per litre as report lists countries with cheapest fuel

Industry

a month ago

The top 10 countries with the lowest petrol prices in 2025 highlights how government subsidies and oil reserves make fuel affordable in these nations.

NUPRC clarifies oil block license process, denies allegations of mismanagement

NUPRC clarifies oil block license process, denies allegations of mismanagement

Energy

a month ago

The NUPRC has refuted claims of irregularities in the 2024 Oil Block Licensing Round, emphasizing the transparency and compliance of the process.

Dangote introduces new incentive program after suspending petrol delivery program

Dangote introduces new incentive program after suspending petrol delivery program

Energy

a month ago

Dangote Refinery restructures its partnership program and introduces new incentives after suspending its gasoline delivery scheme due to partner abuses.

Dangote refinery stops selling discounted fuel as private depot slashes price

Dangote refinery stops selling discounted fuel as private depot slashes price

Energy

a month ago

Dangote Refinery suspended its discounted petroleum delivery program after discovering fraud involving affiliate marketers and third-party resellers.

AFDB speaks on solutions as Nigeria, others lose $1.6bn daily to illegal forex

AFDB speaks on solutions as Nigeria, others lose $1.6bn daily to illegal forex

Industry

a month ago

According to the AFDB, Africa loses more than $1.6bn daily due to illicit money transfers and profit shifting by international companies operating in the continent.

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