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

1658 articles published since 07 Jul 2023

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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 ai...

10 days ago

Nigeria moves to recover $14.2 million electricity debt from 3 African countries

Nigeria moves to recover $14.2 million electricity debt from 3 African countries

10 days ago

Billionaire who owns big oil company launches new project to help Nigerians find jobs

Billionaire who owns big oil company launches new project to help Nigerians find...

10 days ago

Airlines quotes new ticket prices as more aircraft enters Nigeria

Airlines quotes new ticket prices as more aircraft enters Nigeria

10 days ago

Marketers give update on new pump price of fuel after Dangote, IPMAN's agreement

Marketers give update on new pump price of fuel after Dangote, IPMAN's agreement

11 days ago

Apply: FCMB invites Nigrians to apply for loan to acquire solar energy

Apply: FCMB invites Nigrians to apply for loan to acquire solar energy

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More fuel for Nigeria as FG is set to increase crude oil production by 30% by year end

More fuel for Nigeria as FG is set to increase crude oil production by 30% by year end

As officials strengthen security around the nation's oil infrastructure and incentives in the industry draw investment, Nigeria expects its crude to increase.

Good news for passengers as Emirates enters codesharing agreement with Nigerian airline Air Peace

Good news for passengers as Emirates enters codesharing agreement with Nigerian airline Air Peace

Emirates Group, the national carrier of the United Arab Emirates announced that it has inked new agreements with seven codeshare, interline, and intermodal partners.

Nigerian company speaks on building another cement line to compete with Dangote, Larfarge, others

Nigerian company speaks on building another cement line to compete with Dangote, Larfarge, others

BUA Cement MD revealed that the company has signed an agreement to expand its Sokoto production line, increasing its installed capacity to 20 million tons per year.

“They suddenly stopped production”: Nigerian billionaire finally explains why food price is high

“They suddenly stopped production”: Nigerian billionaire finally explains why food price is high

The chairman of BUA Foods, Abdul Samad Rabiu, blamed a few distributors and producers on Thursday for the scarcity and rising costs of food products in Nigeria.

Currency in circulation hits historic record as naira losses value against dollar

Currency in circulation hits historic record as naira losses value against dollar

According to the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), the total value of money in circulation reached an all-time high of N4.3 trillion as of August 2024.

S’African companies dominate as Nigeria’s Access Bank makes list of best places to work in Africa

S’African companies dominate as Nigeria’s Access Bank makes list of best places to work in Africa

Companies must prioritize employee well-being, foster a positive work environment, offer growth and inclusion opportunities and recognize employee accomplishments.

More money for Bitcoin traders as cryptocurrency trades above $80,000

More money for Bitcoin traders as cryptocurrency trades above $80,000

Bitcoin rose to above $80,000 on Sunday for the first time after recently surpassing the $75,000 the same day that Donald Trump won the US presidential election.

Canada cancels Nigeria Student Express, makes changes to study permit application

Canada cancels Nigeria Student Express, makes changes to study permit application

Applications for study permits submitted through the Nigeria Student Express (NSE) streams will no longer be accepted, according to a recent announcement from IRCC.

Power companies state why Ghana, Mali, others have better electricity experience than Nigeria

Power companies state why Ghana, Mali, others have better electricity experience than Nigeria

According to the nation's electricity distribution companies, Band A customers get the best bargains in West Africa, which is why they are justifying the rate rise.

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