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

1659 articles published since 07 Jul 2023

Author's articles

Dangote gives update on legal dispute against NNPC, 6 others

Dangote gives update on legal dispute against NNPC, 6 others

a month ago

Fraudsters steals N42.6bn from Nigerian banks as financial institutions explain service disruption

Fraudsters steals N42.6bn from Nigerian banks as financial institutions explain...

a month ago

Report: Petroleum sector attracts $5m foreign investment as Dangote begins production

Report: Petroleum sector attracts $5m foreign investment as Dangote begins produ...

a month ago

Top 10: Nigeria takes position among countries with highest food inflation in the world

Top 10: Nigeria takes position among countries with highest food inflation in th...

a month ago

Report predicts drop in inflation, new exchange rate by year end

Report predicts drop in inflation, new exchange rate by year end

a month ago

TCN addresses power failure, explains why Nigeria gives Togo, Benin, others 24 hours electricity

TCN addresses power failure, explains why Nigeria gives Togo, Benin, others 24 h...

a month ago

MTN speaks on increasing call, data tariffs, gives reasons

MTN speaks on increasing call, data tariffs, gives reasons

The devaluation of the naira and the high cost of foreign exchange have prompted MTN Nigeria to advocate for higher cellular charges across the country.

Aviation fuel imports crash by 8,000bpd as Dangote supplies jet fuel to airlines

Aviation fuel imports crash by 8,000bpd as Dangote supplies jet fuel to airlines

Nigeria's aviation imports have decreased from 13,000 barrels per day in 2023 to 5,000 barrels per day in 2024 as a result of the Dangote Petroleum Refinery.

Innoson, Hyundai and 3 other vehicle companies manufacturing CNG-operated vehicles in Nigeria

Innoson, Hyundai and 3 other vehicle companies manufacturing CNG-operated vehicles in Nigeria

Government agencies and other organizations have claimed that switching to CNG-powered vehicles would ensure cheaper fuel compared to the use of petrol.

“Don’t protect suspected criminals”: EFCC set to expose bank official involved in money laundering

“Don’t protect suspected criminals”: EFCC set to expose bank official involved in money laundering

Bank executives were implicated in the nation's money laundering, according to the EFCC, which also announced that it would begin prosecuting them shortly.

NANTA condemns cross-border trading in air tickets as passengers lose N25m to capital flight, others

NANTA condemns cross-border trading in air tickets as passengers lose N25m to capital flight, others

Because of the large loss of national revenue, the National Association of Nigerian Travel Agencies has once again protested the sale of foreign airline tickets.

Group gives condition for petrol price to crash in Nigeria

Group gives condition for petrol price to crash in Nigeria

The federal government was encouraged by the LCCI to continue paying naira for the sale of crude oil to the Dangote Refinery and other nearby refineries.

Presidential panel reacts after CNG-converted vehicle causes explosion

Presidential panel reacts after CNG-converted vehicle causes explosion

Following a recent explosion in Benin City that left three persons injured, the Presidential CNG Initiative reassured Nigerians regarding CNG-powered automobiles.

Otedola reacts as FBN Holding announces new Group Managing Director

Otedola reacts as FBN Holding announces new Group Managing Director

Subject to CBN's approval, Adebowale Oyedeji has been named the new Group Managing Director (GMD) of FBN Holdings Plc, with effect from November 13, 2024.

CBN sends urgent message to dealers as naira nears N2,000/$ in black market

CBN sends urgent message to dealers as naira nears N2,000/$ in black market

Authorized dealers who take advantage of the foreign exchange system will face consequences, according to Olayemi Cardoso, governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria.

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