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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Full list: Dangote gains, Rabiu loses as new ranking shows top 10 African billionaires in 2024

Full list: Dangote gains, Rabiu loses as new ranking shows top 10 African billio...

6 months ago

Fintechs shut down 105 accounts as CBN gives new order to Moniepoint, Palmpay, others

Fintechs shut down 105 accounts as CBN gives new order to Moniepoint, Palmpay, o...

6 months ago

Nigeria’s richest man Aliko Dangote explains reason he lost his wealth after elections

Nigeria’s richest man Aliko Dangote explains reason he lost his wealth after ele...

6 months ago

Binance founder bags prison sentence amid clampdown in Nigeria

Binance founder bags prison sentence amid clampdown in Nigeria

6 months ago

Food company owned by Nigerian billionaire declares profit as rice, pasta, others sell for new prices

Food company owned by Nigerian billionaire declares profit as rice, pasta, other...

6 months ago

New set of billionaires to join Dangote, Alakija, others as FG begins 2024 oil block bid round

New set of billionaires to join Dangote, Alakija, others as FG begins 2024 oil b...

6 months ago

“There’s enough”: IPMAN mentions Nigerian state not affected by scarcity, fuel sold cheaper

“There’s enough”: IPMAN mentions Nigerian state not affected by scarcity, fuel sold cheaper

The fuel crisis that is plaguing some regions of the country is unlikely to hit Port Harcourt and its surrounding areas, according to Petroleum Marketers.

Access, Zenith, UBA, other Nigerian banks set ATM withdrawal limits for customers

Access, Zenith, UBA, other Nigerian banks set ATM withdrawal limits for customers

It is currently difficult for Nigerians to take out cash from banks or automated teller machines (ATMs) around the country based oon new findings.

Meet Dalu Ajene, Standard Chartered Bank's new CEO with an impressive track record

Meet Dalu Ajene, Standard Chartered Bank's new CEO with an impressive track record

In order to strengthen its operations in Nigeria and support its clientele in the country, Standard Chartered Bank has appointed a new CEO in the region.

Dealers, experts explain reasons naira lost over N200/$ despite CBN’s actions, predict future outcome

Dealers, experts explain reasons naira lost over N200/$ despite CBN’s actions, predict future outcome

Due to the Central Bank of Nigeria's (CBN) delayed currency disbursements to BDCs, banks and end users' demand for dollars has increased in the parallel market.

Naira gains over N200/£ in 24 hours as banks, others sell British Pound at new rate

Naira gains over N200/£ in 24 hours as banks, others sell British Pound at new rate

After losing continuously against the British pound for the past week, the Nigerian Naira has made significant gains against it in the previous day or two.

Recapitalisation: Zenith, Access, Other Banks That Have Moved to Raise Capital Ahead of CBN Deadline

Recapitalisation: Zenith, Access, Other Banks That Have Moved to Raise Capital Ahead of CBN Deadline

To meet the new capital requirements set by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), big banks have sprung into action by looking to raise their capital base.

“People have no choice”: FG finally speaks as MultiChoice explains increase in DStv, GOtv subscriptions

“People have no choice”: FG finally speaks as MultiChoice explains increase in DStv, GOtv subscriptions

The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) opened up on the reason behind Multichoice's recent increase in its cable services, DStv and GOtv.

Expert speaks on solutions to naira volatility as local currency loses ground to dollar

Expert speaks on solutions to naira volatility as local currency loses ground to dollar

Economist Muda Yusuf has argued in favour of lowering market volatility because he believes it will promote speculation and create unpredictability.

Fuel scarcity: Petrol price increases, nears N1000/litre in black market

Fuel scarcity: Petrol price increases, nears N1000/litre in black market

Black marketers are taking advantage of the fuel scarcity that has spread through some states, forcing commuters to pay higher transportation fares.

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