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

1657 articles published since 07 Jul 2023

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Elon Musk's Starlink places new orders on hold after addressing price hike in Nigeria

Elon Musk's Starlink places new orders on hold after addressing price hike in Ni...

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Naira finally rises against dollar as pressure mounts in official, black market

Naira finally rises against dollar as pressure mounts in official, black market

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Dealers announce new cooking gas price in Lagos, Edo, others, report shows highest, lowest states

Dealers announce new cooking gas price in Lagos, Edo, others, report shows highe...

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Group criticises NNPC over fuel importation, calls for Kyari's sack

Group criticises NNPC over fuel importation, calls for Kyari's sack

3 days ago

Group speaks on commencement date for operation of PH, Warri refinery

Group speaks on commencement date for operation of PH, Warri refinery

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Good news for airline passengers as NCAA announces $1,000 reward to victims of delayed bags

Good news for airline passengers as NCAA announces $1,000 reward to victims of d...

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Multichoice slashes price, introduces special bundle after losing GOTV, DSTV subscribers

Multichoice slashes price, introduces special bundle after losing GOTV, DSTV subscribers

The expansion of the Golden Window is in line with MultiChoice's objective of offering entertainment for every home over the holiday season according to the company.

Nigerians, others can apply as 11,600 specialists are needed in Germany

Nigerians, others can apply as 11,600 specialists are needed in Germany

Germany urgently needs 11,600 physiotherapists to meet the elderly population's increasing demand, according to survey which shows open vacancies.

Electronic transfers up as Opay, Palm Pay, others rival UBA, GTB, other traditional banks in Nigeria

Electronic transfers up as Opay, Palm Pay, others rival UBA, GTB, other traditional banks in Nigeria

Micro-transactions are fueling Nigeria's e-payment growth, highlighting Nigerians' increasing usage of digital channels daily, according to new analysis.

Nigeria, Ethiopia, others among biggest beneficiaries of World Bank funding

Nigeria, Ethiopia, others among biggest beneficiaries of World Bank funding

Since its founding in 1960, the International Development Association distributed more than $287b in funding to support development in the world's poorest countries.

From N54.1trn: Nigeria’s debt rises under Tinubu as FG successfully repays World Bank, others

From N54.1trn: Nigeria’s debt rises under Tinubu as FG successfully repays World Bank, others

FG has spent $1.36 billion in the first half of 2024 to settle outstanding debts with 12 multilateral and international creditors, a DMO report shows.

Dangote refinery in strong competition with imported petrol, seeks loan to boost operation

Dangote refinery in strong competition with imported petrol, seeks loan to boost operation

Despite expectations that the Dangote Refinery will transform Nigeria's energy landscape and increase supply, imported petrol continues to dominate domestic market.

No more 20 hours: Canada increases work hours for Nigerians, others to earn more

No more 20 hours: Canada increases work hours for Nigerians, others to earn more

In Canada, recent report has shown that eligible international students can now work off campus up to 24 hours a week, instead of just 20 throughout the school year.

More electric vehicle to compete with Innoson as Taiwan launches special motorcycle in Nigeria

More electric vehicle to compete with Innoson as Taiwan launches special motorcycle in Nigeria

Taiwan's Chief Missioner in Nigeria, Andy Yih-Ping Liu, has introduced electric motorcycles to support Nigeria's efforts to achieve a carbon-free environment.

More loss for Multichoice as it writes off $21m in Heritage Bank after 243k Nigerians dumped DStv

More loss for Multichoice as it writes off $21m in Heritage Bank after 243k Nigerians dumped DStv

MultiChoice Group Limited has written off $21 million that was deposited in Nigeria's Heritage Bank after the bank's insolvency earlier this year.

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