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

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CBN suggests solution as customers of GTBank, Zenith Bank, others experience network issues

CBN suggests solution as customers of GTBank, Zenith Bank, others experience net...

a month ago

Nigerian oil company makes history, becomes largest listing firm by introduction on Ngx

Nigerian oil company makes history, becomes largest listing firm by introduction...

a month ago

FG speaks on empowering MSMEs after announcing N50,000 grant

FG speaks on empowering MSMEs after announcing N50,000 grant

a month ago

Lagos to generate 200bn from taxing freelancers, influencers, others

Lagos to generate 200bn from taxing freelancers, influencers, others

a month ago

FG proposes new pattern of tax payment, speaks on refunding overcharges

FG proposes new pattern of tax payment, speaks on refunding overcharges

a month ago

FG adopts 88 safety standards for CNG vehicles as portal opens to get special tricycle

FG adopts 88 safety standards for CNG vehicles as portal opens to get special tr...

a month ago

FG finally commences sale of 50kg rice for N40,000, gives location to buy

FG finally commences sale of 50kg rice for N40,000, gives location to buy

In order to solve the socioeconomic problems that have emerged in the country the federal government has started selling 50 kg of rice for N40,000.

Group proffers solutions to fuel price as new increase raises concern

Group proffers solutions to fuel price as new increase raises concern

The Transparency Accountability for Development Initiatives (TADI) has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to dismiss the managers of Nigeria's oil sector.

FG gives instruction as it begins sharing 40k rice, names those to apply

FG gives instruction as it begins sharing 40k rice, names those to apply

In an effort to alleviate the country's food crisis and its impact on Nigerians, FG has decided to provide public employees with a 50kg bag of rice for N40,000.

Good news as FG finally addresses high airfare in Nigeria, speaks on solutions

Good news as FG finally addresses high airfare in Nigeria, speaks on solutions

Festus Keyamo said Nigeria's aircraft shortage is the primary reason for costly tickets and frequent flight cancellations for both domestic and international travel.

Not CNG: Innoson CEO opens up on creating another special vehicle as fuel price increases

Not CNG: Innoson CEO opens up on creating another special vehicle as fuel price increases

Because gasoline is so expensive, a lot of Nigerians are buying electric cars, according to Innocent Chukwuma, CEO and managing director of Innoson Motors.

Fidelity Bank declares 159% increase in profit to N159.8 billion

Fidelity Bank declares 159% increase in profit to N159.8 billion

According to Fidelity Bank's financial statement the bank's after-tax earnings grew to N159.8 billion in H1 from N61.9 billion at the same time the previous year.

Not Otedola: FG grants permission for Nigerian billionaire to take over power atation in Nigeria

Not Otedola: FG grants permission for Nigerian billionaire to take over power atation in Nigeria

An important step toward Taraba State's electrification has been taken with the official ownership of the Kashimbila Hydro Electricity Dam by Nigerian billionaire.

FG speaks on opening new aviation fuel depot in Nigeria, gives location

FG speaks on opening new aviation fuel depot in Nigeria, gives location

The federal government said it will launch a 15 million-liter aviation fuel store next to the Murtala Muhammed International Airport road in Lagos.

FG speaks on giving N50k grant to nano businesses, N1 million loan to SMEs

FG speaks on giving N50k grant to nano businesses, N1 million loan to SMEs

FG's goal to prioritize population welfare while reviving the economy has been articulated by Wale Edun, the coordinating minister of finance and the economy.

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