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

1666 articles published since 07 Jul 2023

Author's articles

Chinese firm releases one presidential jet, says it is needed for Presidential presidential travel

Chinese firm releases one presidential jet, says it is needed for Presidential p...

3 months ago

New bank launches head office, invites Nigeria to apply for loan without interest

New bank launches head office, invites Nigeria to apply for loan without interes...

3 months ago

Good news for Naira as company launches platform to pay dollar, pound, euro, others

Good news for Naira as company launches platform to pay dollar, pound, euro, oth...

3 months ago

Nigerian Airline slashes airfare cost, invites Nigerians to apply for ‘cheap’ ticket

Nigerian Airline slashes airfare cost, invites Nigerians to apply for ‘cheap’ ti...

3 months ago

NCC gives new directive to MTN, Airtel, others as millions of lines risk being barred again

NCC gives new directive to MTN, Airtel, others as millions of lines risk being b...

3 months ago

Nigerian firms cry out over new conditions set by Access, Zenith, others to give loan

Nigerian firms cry out over new conditions set by Access, Zenith, others to give...

3 months ago

Presidential jet: Ogun state reacts to court seizure order, hints at next step

Presidential jet: Ogun state reacts to court seizure order, hints at next step

The Ogun State claimed that all three of the aircraft are free from attachment under French and international law since they are only used for sovereign purposes.

Full list: Dangote, Otedola, Elumelu, 21 other billionaires making 'oil money' in Nigeria

Full list: Dangote, Otedola, Elumelu, 21 other billionaires making 'oil money' in Nigeria

Through significant investments and shrewd leadership, a number of billionaires have changed Nigeria's oil and gas industry, making it a crucial part of the economy

NNPC opens up as OPEC data disputes Tinubu’s 1.6m barrel per day oil production claim

NNPC opens up as OPEC data disputes Tinubu’s 1.6m barrel per day oil production claim

The NNPC Limited claims that ongoing military operations against oil theft and pipeline damage are to blame for Nigeria's notable improvement in crude oil output.

GTB clears air on alleged website hack, explains why site is not accessible

GTB clears air on alleged website hack, explains why site is not accessible

The Guaranty Trust Bank (GTBank) has denied any reports that hackers gained access to its website on Wednesday, calling the claims completely false.

Refinery owners give simple solution as depot owners increase petrol price

Refinery owners give simple solution as depot owners increase petrol price

Fuel exports from Nigeria are being pushed by the owners of refineries in that nation. They assert that the nation is no longer reliant on imported petroleum.

India, Nigeria emerge biggest employment growth countries as UK names firms sponsoring work visa

India, Nigeria emerge biggest employment growth countries as UK names firms sponsoring work visa

According to data from His Majesty's Revenue and Customs (HMRC), Indians and Nigerians saw the biggest gains in employment in the UK between 2019 and 2023.

FCCPC identifies those causing increase in prices of rice, yam, other food items, set to take action

FCCPC identifies those causing increase in prices of rice, yam, other food items, set to take action

FCCPC declared that it is ready to engage with stakeholders and industry leaders throughout Nigeria to address exploitative pricing practices in the retail sector.

France, Spain, India, 7 others top Nigeria's export destinations in Q1 2024

France, Spain, India, 7 others top Nigeria's export destinations in Q1 2024

Crude oil, liquefied natural gas, sesame seeds, urea and premium cocoa beans were the most exported commodities during the first quarter of the year 2024.

“Vegetable N50, Pepper N100”: Monarch orders slash in food prices, sends warning to traders

“Vegetable N50, Pepper N100”: Monarch orders slash in food prices, sends warning to traders

Food prices in all of the Ado Ekiti markets were lowered on Monday by Oba Rufus Adeyemo Adejugbe, the Ewi of Ado Ekiti, and his council of chiefs.

Zainab Iwayemi