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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Nigerians, other member states' citizens to pay 25% discount as ECOWAS moves to crash airfare

Nigerians, other member states' citizens to pay 25% discount as ECOWAS moves to...

7 days ago

“You cannot use cash to buy real estate”: CBN reacts to proposed investment and securities bill

“You cannot use cash to buy real estate”: CBN reacts to proposed investment and...

7 days ago

FBN Holdings announces new GMD to replace Okonkwo, distribute N14.4 billion dividend

FBN Holdings announces new GMD to replace Okonkwo, distribute N14.4 billion divi...

8 days ago

FG shuts down filling stations for cheating customers as marketers hint on fuel price crash

FG shuts down filling stations for cheating customers as marketers hint on fuel...

8 days ago

Cheaper transport for passengers as NRC expands train services on Abuja-Kaduna route

Cheaper transport for passengers as NRC expands train services on Abuja-Kaduna r...

8 days ago

No more 369: NCC slashes tariff plan for MTN, Glo, others, gives date to begin implementation

No more 369: NCC slashes tariff plan for MTN, Glo, others, gives date to begin i...

8 days ago

IKEDC responds to FG, speaks on proposed phase-out of Unistar meters today

IKEDC responds to FG, speaks on proposed phase-out of Unistar meters today

Given their opinions on the proposed phase-out of Unistar meters, Electricity Distribution Companies have been ordered by the FCCPC to stop any replacement efforts.

Cement: Skyrocketing prices of building materials put homeownership out of reach for many Nigerians

Cement: Skyrocketing prices of building materials put homeownership out of reach for many Nigerians

The cost of building supplies particularly cement and iron rods, sometimes referred to as reinforcement, increased by more than 100 percent in the past 12 months.

Nigerians groan over excessive PoS charges as CBN orders bank to set withdrawal limits

Nigerians groan over excessive PoS charges as CBN orders bank to set withdrawal limits

Many Nigerians have expressed increasing displeasure with the persistent issue of automated teller machines running out of money and having to patronise poS agents.

No more £1,334: UK announces new proof-of-fund requirement for Nigerians, others to study

No more £1,334: UK announces new proof-of-fund requirement for Nigerians, others to study

The UK Home Office will raise the proof-of-funds requirements for student visas starting in 2025 to reflect inflation and the nation's growing cost of living.

Retail outlets speak on factors suggesting petrol prices will drop soon

Retail outlets speak on factors suggesting petrol prices will drop soon

For working cooperatively with marketers, the managemnet of Dangote Refinery has received praise from the Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association.

FCCPC warns DisCos against flouting metre directive, gives consumers number to report violators

FCCPC warns DisCos against flouting metre directive, gives consumers number to report violators

FCCPS stated that the intended replacement of Unistar meters has nothing to do with the NERC's approval of new meter rates, despite recent rumors to the contrary.

Experts call on African nations to adopt solar, gas to drive energy future

Experts call on African nations to adopt solar, gas to drive energy future

African Energy experts have projected pragmatic steps that must be taken in the adoption of solar and gas energy for sustainable development and growth.

Full list: Guinness Nigeria adjust prices, gives new cost of Malt, Stout, other products

Full list: Guinness Nigeria adjust prices, gives new cost of Malt, Stout, other products

Beverage manufacturer Guinness Nigeria has announced that certain of its products may see price increases which would go into effect by November 11.

NCAA sends important message to pilots working for Air Peace, Ibom Air, other airlines

NCAA sends important message to pilots working for Air Peace, Ibom Air, other airlines

NCAA warned flight crew members against working on multiple airlines concurrently while utilizing the privilege simulators permitted under their license.

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