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

1670 articles published since 07 Jul 2023

Author's articles

After Shell speaks on exit, another energy giant sells company shares to new owner

After Shell speaks on exit, another energy giant sells company shares to new own...

4 months ago

Stakeholders reveal high rate UBA, Zenith, First Bank give loan to ship owners, other businesses

Stakeholders reveal high rate UBA, Zenith, First Bank give loan to ship owners,...

4 months ago

New rival joins Air Peace, others on Abuja route as airlines sell ticket for new price

New rival joins Air Peace, others on Abuja route as airlines sell ticket for new...

4 months ago

“To be commissioned soon”: FG announces completion of petroleum project after 15 years

“To be commissioned soon”: FG announces completion of petroleum project after 15...

4 months ago

Passengers react as Air Peace, other airlines increase one-way tickets by over N100,000

Passengers react as Air Peace, other airlines increase one-way tickets by over N...

4 months ago

After declaring highest profit in 5 years, Nigerian bank shares good news about meeting CBN's target

After declaring highest profit in 5 years, Nigerian bank shares good news about...

4 months ago

CBN announces date for important meeting as naira loses ground against dollar

CBN announces date for important meeting as naira loses ground against dollar

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced the next planned meeting of the monetary policy committee (MPC) which is scheduled for July 22 and 23

N44.50 per share: GTCO invites investors to apply for bank shares, announces deadline

N44.50 per share: GTCO invites investors to apply for bank shares, announces deadline

On Monday, July 15, the Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc application list opened for the subscription of 9 billion ordinary shares at a price of N44.50 per share.

FG announces date to begin new presidential trade under AfCFTA

FG announces date to begin new presidential trade under AfCFTA

President Bola Tinubu is set to introduce preferential trade under the AfCFTA Guided Trade Initiative (GTI), in line with the administration's renewed hope agenda.

Dangote set to welcome competitor as NNPC gives timeline for another refinery to begin production

Dangote set to welcome competitor as NNPC gives timeline for another refinery to begin production

Following the facility's mechanical completion in December of last year, the NNPC supplied one million barrels of crude oil to the Old Port Harcourt Refinery.

Good news for Dangote refinery as regulator strikes deal on new pricing model on crude supply

Good news for Dangote refinery as regulator strikes deal on new pricing model on crude supply

NUPRC said that a rule of engagement was necessary to make sure that domestic refineries are not hampered by the price strategy employed by oil producers.

Despite selling dollar to currency dealers bank, naira records biggest loss in months

Despite selling dollar to currency dealers bank, naira records biggest loss in months

Nigeria's naira plunged to its lowest level since March owing to seasonal demand for dollars and ongoing market concern, despite central bank assistance.

Dangote confirms date to list on NGX as NNPC, FG intervene on crude supply

Dangote confirms date to list on NGX as NNPC, FG intervene on crude supply

Aliko Dangote, announced that Nigerians will be able to participate in the company's operations when it lists on the NGX in the first quarter of 2025.

Naira quoted at new price as CBN sells dollar to banks at cheaper rate

Naira quoted at new price as CBN sells dollar to banks at cheaper rate

Last week saw a notable increase in the total foreign exchange (FX) turnover on the Nigerian Autonomous Foreign Exchange Market (NAFEM), reaching $1.03 billion.

Oil marketers adjust pump price of fuel again as MRS, TotalEnergies, others set new price

Oil marketers adjust pump price of fuel again as MRS, TotalEnergies, others set new price

Major oil marketers such as 11 Plc, TotalEnergies, MRS and others as well as independent oil marketers, have increased their rates amid fuel scarcity in Nigeria

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