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

2119 articles published since 07 Jul 2023

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Businesses owned by Pascal Dozie, Nigeria’s banking mogul who passed on at 86

Businesses owned by Pascal Dozie, Nigeria’s banking mogul who passed on at 86

5 days ago

FCMB announces big profit, shares plan to meet new capital requirements

FCMB announces big profit, shares plan to meet new capital requirements

5 days ago

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...

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FG finally restructures electricity industry, announces transmission company’s new model

FG finally restructures electricity industry, announces transmission company’s n...

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Billionaire Abdulsamad Rabiu set to build large refinery in Nigeria

Billionaire Abdulsamad Rabiu set to build large refinery in Nigeria

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Access Bank launches solar energy funding plan, mention those to benefit

Access Bank launches solar energy funding plan, mention those to benefit

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

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

Military members now board first, followed by business class and people with impairments, according to a revision of Air Peace's boarding procedure.

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

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

According to findings from a visit to some Hausa pepper dealers, the price of a bag of red pepper has gone up from N100,000 to N200,000 or more across the country.

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

A new joint venture that is anticipated to transform Nigerian marine transportation was signed by the NNPC Shipping, Stena Bulk, and Caverton Marine Limited.

Heritage Bank depositors protest as NDIC speaks on partial reimbursement

Heritage Bank depositors protest as NDIC speaks on partial reimbursement

In response to the NDIC announcement that depositors would only receive partial reimbursement, affected Heritage Bank customers have criticized the nmove.

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

The first quarter of 2025 saw the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) intervene in foreign exchange (FX) for about $669 million according to recent report.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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