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

1663 articles published since 07 Jul 2023

Author's articles

Sources explain why Dangote may not release petrol by September 15

Sources explain why Dangote may not release petrol by September 15

2 months ago

NNPC announces new milestone after Dangote begins petrol production

NNPC announces new milestone after Dangote begins petrol production

2 months ago

Good news as MAN proposes single-digit government loan for Nigerian businesses

Good news as MAN proposes single-digit government loan for Nigerian businesses

2 months ago

TUC gives conditions for petrol to sell for N350/litre

TUC gives conditions for petrol to sell for N350/litre

2 months ago

Another Chinese company partners Nigerian firm on power after 2 presidential jet were seized

Another Chinese company partners Nigerian firm on power after 2 presidential jet...

2 months ago

Trouble for Nigeria as Naira loses over N2000 against another African country's currency

Trouble for Nigeria as Naira loses over N2000 against another African country's...

2 months ago

FG speaks on suspending concession of four international airports under Buhari

FG speaks on suspending concession of four international airports under Buhari

The Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development has halted the former President Muhammadu Buhari's administration's concession of 4 international airports.

Nigerian company invites students from OAU, UNILAG, ABU, others universities to apply for internship

Nigerian company invites students from OAU, UNILAG, ABU, others universities to apply for internship

The Egbin PowerUp internship program is a rigorous six-month internship designed to enhance students' industry knowledge while fostering innovation and achievement.

Cement company competing with Dangote shares N67bn after selling cement for N3,500

Cement company competing with Dangote shares N67bn after selling cement for N3,500

According to Abdul Samad Rabiu, Chairman of BUA Cement Plc, the country continues to have the lowest cement pricing when compared to other African countries.

Concerns as Nigerian Businesses shun traditional banks to open Opay, Moniepoint, others

Concerns as Nigerian Businesses shun traditional banks to open Opay, Moniepoint, others

While the CBN continues to emphasize financial inclusion, only 11% of informal sector businesses in Nigeria have accounts with traditional banks.

Nigerian company wins bid to supply passengers, cargoes as Emirate Resumes flight to Nigeria

Nigerian company wins bid to supply passengers, cargoes as Emirate Resumes flight to Nigeria

NAHCO won the competition to provide Passenger and Cargo Ground Handling services for Emirates Airlines at Lagos Airport with the commencement of Emirates' flights.

FG clears air on another tax hike after instructing fintechs to deduct N50 from customers’ account

FG clears air on another tax hike after instructing fintechs to deduct N50 from customers’ account

The Coordinating Minister of the Economy and Minister of Finance, Wale Edun, denied on Monday the rumors that the Value-Added Tax rate had increased from 7.5 to 10%.

Not N440k: Elon Musk's Starlink sets price as it launches in another African country

Not N440k: Elon Musk's Starlink sets price as it launches in another African country

Starlink satellite internet provider is revolutionizing high-speed internet connectivity in Africa, with ambitious plans to expand throughout the continent.

Cooking gas price set to crash as FG grants licence to construct floating LNG

Cooking gas price set to crash as FG grants licence to construct floating LNG

The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority awarded a License to Construct (LTC) to UTM Offshore for Nigeria's first floating LNG project.

Airline opens cheap ticket for December travel, partners bank to slash cost with 12% discount

Airline opens cheap ticket for December travel, partners bank to slash cost with 12% discount

Access Bank and Qatar Airlines have extended their collaboration arrangement for discounts through December 2024 to further remove financial barriers to fly travel.

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