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

1673 articles published since 07 Jul 2023

Author's articles

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...

5 months ago

Single-digit loan: Sterling Bank to share N5 billion to businesses, launches platform

Single-digit loan: Sterling Bank to share N5 billion to businesses, launches pla...

5 months ago

First Bank announces major changes, appoints new MD, DMD, non-executive director

First Bank announces major changes, appoints new MD, DMD, non-executive director

5 months ago

After Microsoft, 4 others, India’s steel company to leave Nigeria amid economic hardships

After Microsoft, 4 others, India’s steel company to leave Nigeria amid economic...

5 months ago

Bad for naira: France, India, others increase electric vehicles, threaten Nigeria's crude sale

Bad for naira: France, India, others increase electric vehicles, threaten Nigeri...

5 months ago

After suspending 3 private jets, FG invites Dangote, Adenuga, others for verification

After suspending 3 private jets, FG invites Dangote, Adenuga, others for verific...

5 months ago

Analysts predict good rate for naira as banks, others resume operations 48 hours after shutting down

Analysts predict good rate for naira as banks, others resume operations 48 hours after shutting down

According to analysts, there's a chance that naira appreciate starting this week as the FG plans to use the $2.25 billion World Bank loan that Nigeria was awarded.

Nigerian airline to pay $24,000 damages to ex-worker after court order

Nigerian airline to pay $24,000 damages to ex-worker after court order

A former employee, Andreia Perdigao, was fired without cause, and an Industrial Court in Lagos has ordered Arik Air to pay her the arrears for her unpaid income.

"Airfares will increase”: Nigerian airlines risk shutting down amid forex fluctuation

"Airfares will increase”: Nigerian airlines risk shutting down amid forex fluctuation

The inability to obtain the forex needed to either return or transport their aircraft for inspections is causing domestic airline operators to consider closing down.

“We have resolved everything”: FG lists one last step before UAE can lift ban on Nigerians

“We have resolved everything”: FG lists one last step before UAE can lift ban on Nigerians

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) government plans to scrap the ban on visas for visitors from Nigeria, according to Minister of Aviation Festus Keyamo.

Dangote reaches another milestone after refinery declares new diesel price

Dangote reaches another milestone after refinery declares new diesel price

Since Dangote Petroleum Refinery began selling its products, marketers have lifted and distributed more than 25 million litres of automobile diesel.

Airfare to crash as Air Peace, other Nigerian airlines set to commence South Africa, US routes

Airfare to crash as Air Peace, other Nigerian airlines set to commence South Africa, US routes

According to Festus Keyamo, minister of aviation and aerospace development, FG has started the process of permitting Nigerian airlines to run foreign routes.

FG to open 6 more filling stations where fuel sells for N200, improve gas sector

FG to open 6 more filling stations where fuel sells for N200, improve gas sector

The minister of state for petroleum resources (gas), Ekperikpe Ekpo, has listed measures required to improve the future of Nigeria and Africa’s energy landscape.

Eid-el-kabir: Cash scarcity hits as currency in circulation fails to enter banks

Eid-el-kabir: Cash scarcity hits as currency in circulation fails to enter banks

The total quantity of money in circulation at the end of May 2024 was N3.97 trillion, up 1.07% from the previous month according to a recent CBN data.

From Societe Generale to Heritage bank: How Nigerian bank was first liquidated in 2006

From Societe Generale to Heritage bank: How Nigerian bank was first liquidated in 2006

The CBN recently named the Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation as Heritage Bank's liquidator, and the institution has since taken over management of the bank.

Zainab Iwayemi