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

1671 articles published since 07 Jul 2023

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“Cheaper one is 2,500”: SLTV introduces low-cost package as more Nigerians abandon DSTV, GOTV

“Cheaper one is 2,500”: SLTV introduces low-cost package as more Nigerians aband...

4 months ago

Disappointment as FG flops on promises to fast-track passport processing, begin home delivery

Disappointment as FG flops on promises to fast-track passport processing, begin...

4 months ago

Trouble for Nigerians as Canada implements new policy on post-graduate work permit

Trouble for Nigerians as Canada implements new policy on post-graduate work perm...

4 months ago

“Apply dissuasive sanctions”: CBN gives order to bank as customers raise alarm over cash limit

“Apply dissuasive sanctions”: CBN gives order to bank as customers raise alarm o...

4 months ago

“Reasonably priced”: Uber, Bolt get new competitor as car-hailing service launches in Nigeria

“Reasonably priced”: Uber, Bolt get new competitor as car-hailing service launch...

4 months ago

“Following CAC’s Directive”: PalmPay announces date to freeze PoS accounts of operators

“Following CAC’s Directive”: PalmPay announces date to freeze PoS accounts of op...

4 months ago

After successfully repaying 420 agencies, FG speaks on obtaining $5 billion loan from Afreximbank

After successfully repaying 420 agencies, FG speaks on obtaining $5 billion loan from Afreximbank

According to the federal government of Nigeria, Afreximbank has given it $5 billion to support the economy, of which $3 billion is being used to de-risk the system.

Full list: Access 1st, Zenith 2nd, others lead tier I banks as Fidelity tops tier II in 2024

Full list: Access 1st, Zenith 2nd, others lead tier I banks as Fidelity tops tier II in 2024

In 2024, Tier 1 Banks were determined by the Proshare Bank Strength Index (PBSI) to be Access Corp, Zenith Bank, FBNH, ETI, UBA, and GTCO based on their financials.

Tinubu launches economic team to drive N2trn package, Dangote, other billionaires on board

Tinubu launches economic team to drive N2trn package, Dangote, other billionaires on board

President Bola Tinubu formally established the Presidential Economic Coordination Council to strategiseon how to get the country out of its current economic bind.

Lagos emerges among top 10 cities with highest cost of living in Africa

Lagos emerges among top 10 cities with highest cost of living in Africa

Economic downturns caused by declining currencies, inflation, the removal of subsidies for fuel, and increasing taxes are the cost of living in many African cities.

No more N206.80/kWh: DisCos hikes electricity tariff again, explains reasons for new price

No more N206.80/kWh: DisCos hikes electricity tariff again, explains reasons for new price

Rate increases for Band A consumers were approved by electricity distribution firms which cited the high operating costs were the reason behind the decision.

CBN increases new customs import duty to clear goods after giving IMTOs new order

CBN increases new customs import duty to clear goods after giving IMTOs new order

The Nigeria Customs Service revealed that the FXrates for import duties and levies increased to N1,511.35, resulting in minor fluctuations in the single window site.

New commercial bank finally commences operations, ready to compete with Access, Zenith, UBA, others

New commercial bank finally commences operations, ready to compete with Access, Zenith, UBA, others

NOVA Bank, formerly known as NOVA Merchant Bank, officially began operations as a national commercial bank with the opening of its first commercial banking branch.

“Nigerian government has lost interest”: FG shares update on Nigeria Air project

“Nigerian government has lost interest”: FG shares update on Nigeria Air project

Ethiopian Airlines has been notified by the Nigerian government that FG is no longer interested in working with them to start the projected Nigeria Air project.

Another company shuns Nigeria, builds auto assembly plant in Egypt

Another company shuns Nigeria, builds auto assembly plant in Egypt

A contract for the development and administration of a new body shop and assembly plant has been signed by the Egyptian government and Volkswagen Group Africa.

Zainab Iwayemi