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

1678 articles published since 07 Jul 2023

Author's articles

“Naira is going back to 1900/$.” Nigerians react as naira resumes loss after massive gain

“Naira is going back to 1900/$.” Nigerians react as naira resumes loss after mas...

7 months ago

Marketers lament non-supply from Dangote Refinery, sell diesel at expensive price

Marketers lament non-supply from Dangote Refinery, sell diesel at expensive pric...

7 months ago

Airline Operator gives condition to slash airfares in Nigeria

Airline Operator gives condition to slash airfares in Nigeria

7 months ago

Naira loses to pound sterling as CBN governor clears air on depleting reserve

Naira loses to pound sterling as CBN governor clears air on depleting reserve

7 months ago

“N700 per litre”: Marketers expect new diesel price from Dangote Refinery as naira gains more

“N700 per litre”: Marketers expect new diesel price from Dangote Refinery as nai...

7 months ago

No more N140,000: Good news as Air Peace, Dana Air, others slash domestic airfares

No more N140,000: Good news as Air Peace, Dana Air, others slash domestic airfar...

7 months ago

NIPCO shares update on completing 35 CNG stations across Nigeria, to sell cheaper alternative fuel

NIPCO shares update on completing 35 CNG stations across Nigeria, to sell cheaper alternative fuel

The goal of NIPCO Gas Limited to construct 35 CNG stations across the country has been accomplished, according to Nagendra Verma, its managing director.

FG speaks on reopening borders as price of rice, sugar, others crash in market

FG speaks on reopening borders as price of rice, sugar, others crash in market

The federal government is contemplating reopening its borders with neighbouring Niger and Benin republics as it continues negotiations with the affected countries.

CBN governor Cardoso finally explains why naira is rising but reserve is falling

CBN governor Cardoso finally explains why naira is rising but reserve is falling

Olayemi Cardoso, Central Bank of Nigeria governor, has stated that the naira is not being safeguarded by the central bank using Nigeria's foreign reserves.

Fake news: CBN denies selling $10,000 to BDCs for N1,001/$1

Fake news: CBN denies selling $10,000 to BDCs for N1,001/$1

The Central Bank of Nigeria has dismissed a viral publication claiming the apex bank had sold foreign exchange to BDCs at a reduced price of N1,000.

Good news as FG is set to commence multi-billion-dollar gas project

Good news as FG is set to commence multi-billion-dollar gas project

The $3.8 billion Brass methanol project will see the execution of the gas supply and purchase agreement in May 2024, as announced by the federal government.

Trouble as FCCPC moves to sanction traders inflating price of rice, others

Trouble as FCCPC moves to sanction traders inflating price of rice, others

To protect customers from the increase in the cost of goods and services, the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission said it is taking action.

No more N1,200 per litre: Dangote crashes diesel price for marketers by 16.6 per cent

No more N1,200 per litre: Dangote crashes diesel price for marketers by 16.6 per cent

The $20 billion Dangote Refinery has lowered fuel prices by 16.6% to N1,000 per litre from N1,200 per litre in an attempt to strengthen Nigeria's domestic economy.

NNPC speaks on fuel subsidy as filling stations slash petrol pump price

NNPC speaks on fuel subsidy as filling stations slash petrol pump price

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has said it recoups all of its expenses from the products it brings into the nation, denying fuel subsidy.

Good news as Tinubu launches window to clear goods at ports within 24 hours

Good news as Tinubu launches window to clear goods at ports within 24 hours

The National Single Window Project was launched by President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday, April 16, to streamline import and export processes at the ports.

Zainab Iwayemi