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

Author's articles

Nigeria leads top 10 Africa countries expected to drive GDP growth in 2024

Nigeria leads top 10 Africa countries expected to drive GDP growth in 2024

6 months ago

Good news: Nigeria’s Foreign reserve rises as naira gains after CBN sells dollar to banks, others

Good news: Nigeria’s Foreign reserve rises as naira gains after CBN sells dollar...

6 months ago

Dangote, BUA, other businesses affected as naira hits lowest in history

Dangote, BUA, other businesses affected as naira hits lowest in history

6 months ago

CBN finally takes action after FG withdraws cybersecurity levy

CBN finally takes action after FG withdraws cybersecurity levy

6 months ago

BDC operators send important message to SEC as Binance, Kucoin suspend naira trading

BDC operators send important message to SEC as Binance, Kucoin suspend naira tra...

6 months ago

Ex-Stanbic IBTC Boss, explains reasons naira is falling despite CBN’s interventions, gives solutions

Ex-Stanbic IBTC Boss, explains reasons naira is falling despite CBN’s interventi...

6 months ago

"It is a threat": Petroleum workers kick against landing fees on helicopter operators

"It is a threat": Petroleum workers kick against landing fees on helicopter operators

Workers in the petroleum sector under the NUPENG and PENGASSAN have sought the repeal of the recently imposed landing fees on helicopter operators in the country.

Four Nigerian banks make list of best in Africa amid economic crises

Four Nigerian banks make list of best in Africa amid economic crises

According to the most recently released 2024 World's Best Banks ranking, four banks owned by Nigerians were among the best in Africa last year, 2023.

Good news: Tinubu launches 3 gas stations to get cheaper fuel as NNPC install CNG infrastructures

Good news: Tinubu launches 3 gas stations to get cheaper fuel as NNPC install CNG infrastructures

In order to provide compressed natural gas to all of its filling stations around the country, the NNPCL has started to install this infrastructure.

No more naira trading: Another crypto exchange suspends naira card, other services after Binance

No more naira trading: Another crypto exchange suspends naira card, other services after Binance

Cryptocurrency exchange KuCoin announced that it will be temporarily suspending both its peer-to-peer naira services and its fast-buy service utilizing naira cards

FG gives update as Emirates Airline is set to resume operation, compete with Air Peace, others

FG gives update as Emirates Airline is set to resume operation, compete with Air Peace, others

Nigeria's minister of aviation, Festus Keyamo, says he has confirmation from Emirates that the airline will soon start operating again in the country.

World Bank places 58 Nigerian businesses, individuals on blacklist

World Bank places 58 Nigerian businesses, individuals on blacklist

Due to their involvement in unethical practices, the World Bank has blacklisted 58 Nigerian companies and individuals from getting fund for projects.

Dangote’s competitor, BUA, declares profit after slashing cement price

Dangote’s competitor, BUA, declares profit after slashing cement price

BUA firm reported N17bn profit for three months that ended on March 31, indicating a 33% decrease compared to previous report. This followed cement price reduction.

SON sends message to Dangote, BUA, other manufacturers as cement sells for new price

SON sends message to Dangote, BUA, other manufacturers as cement sells for new price

Cement producers were advised to utilize high-quality raw materials for their products by the director-general of the Standard Organization of Nigeria.

CBN names factors that drive the supply of dollar as naira crashes again

CBN names factors that drive the supply of dollar as naira crashes again

The CBN's dollar supply for foreign medical and educational expenses rose by 49.22% to $1.81 billion in the nine months from January to September 2023.

Zainab Iwayemi