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

1676 articles published since 07 Jul 2023

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“Dollars are scarce in market”: Naira to appreciate as CBN pumps in over $1.3bn

“Dollars are scarce in market”: Naira to appreciate as CBN pumps in over $1.3bn

5 months ago

FG set to give new order on tax payment in dollars, import duty

FG set to give new order on tax payment in dollars, import duty

5 months ago

FG admits fuel subsidy is back after several denials, speaks on 2024 budget

FG admits fuel subsidy is back after several denials, speaks on 2024 budget

5 months ago

Emirates, Delta Airlines, 4 others set to resume, expand operation in Nigeria as FG clears debt

Emirates, Delta Airlines, 4 others set to resume, expand operation in Nigeria as...

5 months ago

“This must be done”: FG gives order to oil companies that refuse to sell crude to Dangote

“This must be done”: FG gives order to oil companies that refuse to sell crude t...

5 months ago

International oil companies ignore Dangote Refinery, sell crude oil for forex to others

International oil companies ignore Dangote Refinery, sell crude oil for forex to...

5 months ago

Former deputy CBN governor speaks on new minimum wage as NLC, TUC reject N60K

Former deputy CBN governor speaks on new minimum wage as NLC, TUC reject N60K

Kingsley Moghalu, a former deputy governor of the CBN, has said that the country's output isn't high enough to support the N500,000 minimum wage demanded by labour.

Nigeria emerges No 1 African country producing palm oil, airlines mull product for aviation fuel

Nigeria emerges No 1 African country producing palm oil, airlines mull product for aviation fuel

The production of palm oil is a major industry in many countries, especially in Africa, where it generates employment and supports economic growth

“Over N1 billion”: Dangote gives strict condition to sell diesel, marketers protest

“Over N1 billion”: Dangote gives strict condition to sell diesel, marketers protest

The minimum cap of one million liters of automobile gas oil (AGO) fuel set by the Dangote Petroleum Refinery has been criticized by the marketers.

CBN supplies biggest dollar sale in one month as analyst predicts new stable naira rate

CBN supplies biggest dollar sale in one month as analyst predicts new stable naira rate

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) had its most dollar sales in a single month in May 2024 when it intervened in the foreign exchange market to bolster supplies.

CBN lifts restriction for Opay, Kuda, others to resume onboarding customers, give condition to enrol

CBN lifts restriction for Opay, Kuda, others to resume onboarding customers, give condition to enrol

On Monday, OPay and Kuda Microfinance Bank made separate announcements announcing that the CBN had given them permission to start taking new users.

Good news for naira as Nigeria finally pays off debt to airlines, 2% remaining

Good news for naira as Nigeria finally pays off debt to airlines, 2% remaining

The International Air Transport Association reported that Nigeria has requested final approval and paid 98% of the airlines with funds that are still in the country.

N5m for each depositor: What customers of Heritage bank can get as CBN revokes licence

N5m for each depositor: What customers of Heritage bank can get as CBN revokes licence

The license of Heritage Bank Plc has been terminated, effective immediately, according to a recent announcement from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN).

“I wouldn’t have tried”: Dangote speaks on opening first African refinery in 35 years

“I wouldn’t have tried”: Dangote speaks on opening first African refinery in 35 years

The richest man in Africa, Aliko Dangote, has insisted that the reason why no refining facility has been built in Africa in the previous 35 years.

No more 1400/kg: Price of cooking gas crashes in Lagos, Ogun, Oyo, others

No more 1400/kg: Price of cooking gas crashes in Lagos, Ogun, Oyo, others

Residents across different regions in Nigeria said the average price of one kg cooking gas is currently around N1,000 or less, depending on the vendor and the area.

Zainab Iwayemi