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

1672 articles published since 07 Jul 2023

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Another country set to join Nigeria, others to produce oil after new discovery

Another country set to join Nigeria, others to produce oil after new discovery

5 months ago

FBN Holdings presents impressive performance as Otedola regains spot as biggest shareholder

FBN Holdings presents impressive performance as Otedola regains spot as biggest...

5 months ago

N21.58k: Otedola buys more shares again days after, cements position as highest shareholder

N21.58k: Otedola buys more shares again days after, cements position as highest...

5 months ago

Between N980 and N1,500: CBN’s intervention sets new trend for naira against dollar

Between N980 and N1,500: CBN’s intervention sets new trend for naira against dol...

5 months ago

“Light at the end of the tunnel”: Jubilations as Anaysts predict new inflation trend

“Light at the end of the tunnel”: Jubilations as Anaysts predict new inflation t...

5 months ago

“We are delighted to confirm”Energy firm resumes operation in Nigeria, details of location emerges

“We are delighted to confirm”Energy firm resumes operation in Nigeria, details o...

5 months ago

“Stability is expected to be temporary”: Experts speak as naira finally finds balance against dollar

“Stability is expected to be temporary”: Experts speak as naira finally finds balance against dollar

Although the naira has been stable over the past month, fluctuating between N1,476 and N1,485 in the official market, sustainability is still a reason for concern.

N1,000,000 fine: SEC set to sanction Nigerian banks over incomplete applications for new capital

N1,000,000 fine: SEC set to sanction Nigerian banks over incomplete applications for new capital

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has provided a framework to assist the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) in bolstering the country's banking sector.

Financial Intelligence tells GTB, Zenith, Access, others how to deal with “Yahoo Boys”

Financial Intelligence tells GTB, Zenith, Access, others how to deal with “Yahoo Boys”

The Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit has detected an increase in fake petitions related to purported money transfers from foreign banks to Nigerian banks.

“We have not received any payment”: FG probes N2.7tn subsidy claim by NNPC

“We have not received any payment”: FG probes N2.7tn subsidy claim by NNPC

Claims of N2.7 trillion in subsidy debt made by the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) appear to be under federal investigation, new findings has shown.

SEC issues new guideline to cryptocurrency dealers, give 30 days window to meet directive

SEC issues new guideline to cryptocurrency dealers, give 30 days window to meet directive

The Nigerian Securities and Exchange Commission has modified the laws governing the issuance of digital assets, platforms for their offering, exchange, and custody.

Despite price reduction by Dangote refinery, diesel sells for new amount across Nigeria

Despite price reduction by Dangote refinery, diesel sells for new amount across Nigeria

According to data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), in May 2024, customers spent N1403.96 on average per liter for vehicle gas oil, also known as diesel.

No more $25: Nigerians lament as visa-on-arrival fee increases, becomes highest in Africa

No more $25: Nigerians lament as visa-on-arrival fee increases, becomes highest in Africa

VOA is a service offered to all business travelers and African Union citizens (non-ECOWAS citizens) who intend to visit Nigeria for business or tourism.

Dangote sets another record as his refinery's electricity surpasses Nigeria’s eleven years capacity

Dangote sets another record as his refinery's electricity surpasses Nigeria’s eleven years capacity

In eleven years, Nigeria managed to add a 760 megawatts of power to the national grid; by comparison, the Dangote refinery produced 1,500 megawatts in less time.

CBN updates British pound, dollar rate as naira crashes after banks, others shut down for 48 hours

CBN updates British pound, dollar rate as naira crashes after banks, others shut down for 48 hours

On Wednesday, June 19, the Central Bank of Nigeria released new data showing that the naira fell versus the British Pound while the dollar closed flat.

Zainab Iwayemi