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

1668 articles published since 07 Jul 2023

Author's articles

Nigeria’s dollar bond becomes worst-performing as protesters are gunned down in hunger protest

Nigeria’s dollar bond becomes worst-performing as protesters are gunned down in...

3 months ago

Naira lost over 150/$ against British Pound as CBN gives new exchange rate

Naira lost over 150/$ against British Pound as CBN gives new exchange rate

3 months ago

“We need fibre optic cable” FG finally explains reasons for slow network, gives simple solutions

“We need fibre optic cable” FG finally explains reasons for slow network, gives...

3 months ago

Currency in circulation hits highest in history as naira becomes second-worst globally

Currency in circulation hits highest in history as naira becomes second-worst gl...

3 months ago

Fidelity, Zenith, Access others need additional N4 trillion capital to meet new CBN requirement

Fidelity, Zenith, Access others need additional N4 trillion capital to meet new...

3 months ago

Nigerians lament as millions of lines remain barred despite NCC’s order

Nigerians lament as millions of lines remain barred despite NCC’s order

3 months ago

Reps give new order as NNPC move for additional $2bn in crude oil-backed loans

Reps give new order as NNPC move for additional $2bn in crude oil-backed loans

NNPC has been instructed to stop the mortgage of Nigeria's future crude oil till rep committee studying forces operating against the petroleum sector ends mission.

Good news for investors as First Bank declares big profit after Otedola emerged highest shareholder

Good news for investors as First Bank declares big profit after Otedola emerged highest shareholder

According to its most recent financial report, FBN Holdings reported an outstanding profit for the first half of 2023 and generated massive profit for the period.

FG speaks on slashing airfare from N120,000 to new price

FG speaks on slashing airfare from N120,000 to new price

The minister of aviation and aerospace development, has promised that as the government works to find a solution, there would be a fall in airfare soon.

Zenith, Access, GTB, others borrow N73.6 trillion as CBN announces changes to funding costs

Zenith, Access, GTB, others borrow N73.6 trillion as CBN announces changes to funding costs

According to Afrinvest's weekly report, Nigerian banks accessed a significant amount of N73.6 trillion through the apex bank's SLF between January and July 2024.

Arik air reacts to FG's decision to ground its operations, speaks on hike in travel cost

Arik air reacts to FG's decision to ground its operations, speaks on hike in travel cost

Three months after previously suspending the operations of Dana Air, the minister of aviation and aerospace development has now halted the operations of Arik Air.

UBA ranked most visited banking website in Nigeria ahead of GTB, Zenith, others

UBA ranked most visited banking website in Nigeria ahead of GTB, Zenith, others

As customer base grows and more people get accustomed to using digital technology, several banks have grown their digital channels due to online banking options.

Dangote Cement releases impressive report, speaks on operations in Ghana, Zambia, others

Dangote Cement releases impressive report, speaks on operations in Ghana, Zambia, others

Dangote Cement's revenue from activities in Nigeria and the pan-African region increased by 85.1% to N1,760.1 billion, according to its financial report.

After suspending 10 private jets, NCAA sends message to Dangote, Otedola, other private jet owners

After suspending 10 private jets, NCAA sends message to Dangote, Otedola, other private jet owners

Jet operators possessing permits for noncommercial flights are required by the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority to submit technical record by August 2 at the latest.

Petrol price further increase ahead of protest as scarcity persists

Petrol price further increase ahead of protest as scarcity persists

Due to current fuel crisis, the black market rate has grown to N1,300–N1,600 per litre, making it expensive for many individuals to purchase the necessary petroleum.

Zainab Iwayemi