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

1664 articles published since 07 Jul 2023

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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...

2 months ago

“Will not sell below market value”: Sources hint at new petrol price from Dangote refinery

“Will not sell below market value”: Sources hint at new petrol price from Dangot...

2 months ago

Customs explains delay in implementation of Tinubu's duty-free import of rice, other food items

Customs explains delay in implementation of Tinubu's duty-free import of rice, o...

2 months ago

Lagos, Ogun, Kano Lead Nigeria's Mobile Market with 23% of Total Subscriptions

Lagos, Ogun, Kano Lead Nigeria's Mobile Market with 23% of Total Subscriptions

2 months ago

Dangote fuel: More dollar to enter Nigeria as CBN gives new prediction

Dangote fuel: More dollar to enter Nigeria as CBN gives new prediction

2 months ago

10 days to go: Nigerians lament over network glitch as millions of subscribers risks being barred

10 days to go: Nigerians lament over network glitch as millions of subscribers r...

2 months ago

Interest rate: CBN calls for important meeting as Naira woes, fuel price raises concerns

Interest rate: CBN calls for important meeting as Naira woes, fuel price raises concerns

CBN's 45% increase in fuel prices at the pump and the continued pressure on the naira crushed expectations that the bank would call for a halt to interest rate hikes

“The queues will go”: NNPC lists factors to end fuel scarcity in Nigeria

“The queues will go”: NNPC lists factors to end fuel scarcity in Nigeria

NNPCL is eager to work with all stakeholders to find a solution to the fuel crisis, according to Executive Vice President Adedapo Segun of the downstream division.

Customs declares state of emergency at Nigerian Port as Expert proposes N1,000/$ clearance rate

Customs declares state of emergency at Nigerian Port as Expert proposes N1,000/$ clearance rate

After finding many illegal cargo at the Onne Port in Rivers state, including firearms and medicine, the Nigerian authorities implemented strict emergency protocols.

Good news for Nigerians as direct flight between Nigeria, Tunisia set to commence

Good news for Nigerians as direct flight between Nigeria, Tunisia set to commence

In an effort to strengthen bilateral ties between the two nations, direct flights between Tunisia and Nigeria are scheduled to begin operating in 2026.

Petroleum workers write Dangote, vows to protect refinery against economic saboteurs

Petroleum workers write Dangote, vows to protect refinery against economic saboteurs

The Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers vowed to use all of its resources to protect and defend the Dangote Refinery from "economic saboteurs."

“NNPC has failed to pay”: FG clears air on debt as new landing cost of petrol emerges

“NNPC has failed to pay”: FG clears air on debt as new landing cost of petrol emerges

Presidential adviser Bayo Onanuga said NNPCL acknowledged it was facing financial difficulties as a result of its inability to continue providing fuel subsidies.

Dangote named most valuable brand in Nigeria as refinery begins petrol production

Two businesses, MTN Nigeria and Dangote Industries Limited, have been named Nigeria's "Most Valuable Brand" in the "Top 50 Brands Nigeria" survey of the top brands.

“It’s time to dismantle depots”: Otedola reacts as Dangote begins petrol production

“It’s time to dismantle depots”: Otedola reacts as Dangote begins petrol production

Businessman Femi Otedola has congratulated Aliko Dangote on the completion of his $20 billion refinery in Lagos, which has started producing gasoline.

“Effort to mislead”: FG speaks on new petrol price, tells Nigerians what to do

“Effort to mislead”: FG speaks on new petrol price, tells Nigerians what to do

FG made it clear that the ministry of Petroleum Resources will not interfere with internal decisions made by NNPC Ltd, especially those that concern pricing.

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