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

1665 articles published since 07 Jul 2023

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FG speaks on major oil deal as Nigerians battle fuel scarcity

FG speaks on major oil deal as Nigerians battle fuel scarcity

2 months ago

Report: Nigeria projected to lose 300 millionaires in 2024

Report: Nigeria projected to lose 300 millionaires in 2024

2 months ago

Dangote refinery gives update on petrol production amid fuel scarcity, responds to monopoly claims

Dangote refinery gives update on petrol production amid fuel scarcity, responds...

2 months ago

Nigeria falls behind as Tunisia, Libya, other countries’ currencies are named strongest in Africa

Nigeria falls behind as Tunisia, Libya, other countries’ currencies are named st...

3 months ago

Directors receive 214% increase in fee, expenses as NNPC declares over N3trn profit

Directors receive 214% increase in fee, expenses as NNPC declares over N3trn pro...

3 months ago

Airports Authority proposes slashing landing, parking fees for Air Peace, Arik Air, others

Airports Authority proposes slashing landing, parking fees for Air Peace, Arik A...

3 months ago

Air Peace: ACL reacts to FG’s threat to move Virgin Atlantic, British Airways to Ilorin Airport

Air Peace: ACL reacts to FG’s threat to move Virgin Atlantic, British Airways to Ilorin Airport

The diplomatic spat between Nigeria and the UK has taken a new turn, made worse by Air Peace's failure to secure landing slots at London Heathrow Airport.

United Airline upgrades Lagos-US flight frequency as Air Peace, others set to compete

United Airline upgrades Lagos-US flight frequency as Air Peace, others set to compete

United has launched daily service between Lagos and Washington, D.C., giving customers in Nigeria greater alternatives for visiting the nation's capital.

CBN predicts new naira rate as currency depreciates by 70% against dollar

CBN predicts new naira rate as currency depreciates by 70% against dollar

Nigerian businesses expect the naira to weaken between now and December, but to strengthen the following year, according to a Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) analysis.

From N841/$: Naira loses to dollar, falls by 35% to new price

From N841/$: Naira loses to dollar, falls by 35% to new price

The exchange rate of the naira against the dollar in the NFEM fell by 35.53% in the first quarter of 2024, from N841.15/$ in the fourth quarter of 2023 to N1,304/$.

Oil marketers raise fuel prices amid worsening scarcity

Oil marketers raise fuel prices amid worsening scarcity

Oil marketers may only distribute what they have, according to Billy Gillis-Harry, President of the Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association (PETROAN).

Report exposes companies selling dirty fuel in Nigeria after Dangote raised alarm

Report exposes companies selling dirty fuel in Nigeria after Dangote raised alarm

Documents and in-depth interviews with informants reveal that the biggest oil producer in Africa has been importing subpar petroleum products from Malta.

FG speaks on new electricity rate after raising band A tariff

FG speaks on new electricity rate after raising band A tariff

Chief Adebayo Adelabu, Minister of Power, stated that FG is raising its electricity subsidies since it is possible to produce an hour's worth of power for N120.

"Apply": Ogun state begins disbursement of N500m in soft loans, announces those qualified to apply

"Apply": Ogun state begins disbursement of N500m in soft loans, announces those qualified to apply

Governor Dapo Abiodun has stated that the Ogun state government has begun providing N500 million in soft loans to artists and businessmen alike amid hardship.

Muritala Muhammed, P'Harcourt, others to get competitor as new international airport set to launch

Muritala Muhammed, P'Harcourt, others to get competitor as new international airport set to launch

The Ebonyi state government declared that it has committed a substantial sum of money to the restoration of the runway at the Chuba Okadigbo International Airport.

Zainab Iwayemi