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

1662 articles published since 07 Jul 2023

Author's articles

NPA begins coordinating petrol sales to Dangote refinery as CBN announces new exchange rate

NPA begins coordinating petrol sales to Dangote refinery as CBN announces new ex...

a month ago

Report identifies two factors that will stabilise naira to dollar as analyst projects new rate

Report identifies two factors that will stabilise naira to dollar as analyst pro...

a month ago

FG set to take over 2 airports in Nigeria worth N24 billion

FG set to take over 2 airports in Nigeria worth N24 billion

a month ago

Zenith, Access, other banks disburse N132bn intervention fund despite CBN ban

Zenith, Access, other banks disburse N132bn intervention fund despite CBN ban

a month ago

Dangote vs NNPC: Concerns as naira-for-crude deal fails to kickstart 3 days after deadline

Dangote vs NNPC: Concerns as naira-for-crude deal fails to kickstart 3 days afte...

a month ago

FCCPC finally speaks on solution to food price hike, shares good news to Nigerians

FCCPC finally speaks on solution to food price hike, shares good news to Nigeria...

a month ago

Good news as FG signs new deal with Emirate after airline's return to Nigeria

Good news as FG signs new deal with Emirate after airline's return to Nigeria

Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development Festus Keyamo stated that the return of Emirates will result in competitive pricing that is healthier for Nigerian

Dangote vs FG: Firm gives advice over crude oil supply mechanism

Dangote vs FG: Firm gives advice over crude oil supply mechanism

A full-service law company with headquarters in Lagos, Tope Adebayo LP investigated the procedures for upholding the nation's commitments on the supply of crude oil.

“Price will be cheaper”: Petrol marketers speak on condition to crash fuel cost in Nigeria

“Price will be cheaper”: Petrol marketers speak on condition to crash fuel cost in Nigeria

Petroleum Marketers are pleading with the FG to allow its members to purchase petroleum products directly, in order to alleviate pressure within the business.

Oil refiners list what FG must do for Dangote, others to buy crude in naira

Oil refiners list what FG must do for Dangote, others to buy crude in naira

The local currency, naira, is not yet being used by members of the Crude Oil Refiners Association of Nigeria (CORAN) to pay for sales of crude oil.

Air Peace beats other airlines, wins outstanding brand of the year award

The CEO of Air Peace, who showed innovative leadership, patriotic efforts, and business generosity, was voted "Brand Personality of the Year," in a recent report.

Number of registered PoS terminals hits 26.54 million as operators slash charges

Number of registered PoS terminals hits 26.54 million as operators slash charges

According to data from the Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System, there were 26.54 million registered point-of-sale terminals in Nigeria in just seven months.

Good news: Vehicle firm set to launch electrics vehicle in Nigeria

Good news: Vehicle firm set to launch electrics vehicle in Nigeria

To help the government's green deal program, Toyota Nigeria Ltd has announced that it will bring three electric vehicles to the country over the next three years.

Concerns as NNPC misses deadline to begin production at Port Harcourt refinery again

Concerns as NNPC misses deadline to begin production at Port Harcourt refinery again

Fuel output at the Port Harcourt refinery in Rivers State has once again been delayed by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, new findings has shown.

Cost of shipping set to reduce as state announces new Inland Dry Port launch date

Cost of shipping set to reduce as state announces new Inland Dry Port launch date

Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum has reiterated the state government's commitment to establishing the Jauri Inland Dry Port in Maiduguri in a recent development.

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