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

1681 articles published since 07 Jul 2023

Author's articles

No more N2.7m: International airlines quote new ticket prices as Air Peace begins Lagos-London flight

No more N2.7m: International airlines quote new ticket prices as Air Peace begin...

7 months ago

Fuel stations shut down in Lagos, other states over supply disruption

Fuel stations shut down in Lagos, other states over supply disruption

7 months ago

Nigerian airlines risk shutting down as jet fuel increases to N1,500 per litre

Nigerian airlines risk shutting down as jet fuel increases to N1,500 per litre

7 months ago

British pound crashes as naira gains over N200/£ amid CBN’s directives to banks, BDCs, others

British pound crashes as naira gains over N200/£ amid CBN’s directives to banks,...

7 months ago

Expert speaks on future of naira, explains why commodity prices are not reducing despite naira gain

Expert speaks on future of naira, explains why commodity prices are not reducing...

7 months ago

Experts list 5 banks that would exceed CBN's new minimum capital base

Experts list 5 banks that would exceed CBN's new minimum capital base

7 months ago

Regulator gives fresh order as Dangote Refinery is set to resume sale of fuel

Regulator gives fresh order as Dangote Refinery is set to resume sale of fuel

The NUPRC claims that the Dangote Refinery and other regional crude oil refining facilities in Nigeria have been complaining about a feedstock constraint.

CBN increases capital base for Zenith, Access, GTB, others, gives banks 24 months to comply

CBN increases capital base for Zenith, Access, GTB, others, gives banks 24 months to comply

The minimum capital needed by banks to operate in Nigeria has been reviewed and increased, according to a statement signed by the Central Bank of Nigeria.

Guinness Nigeria gives update on plan to cease distribution of Baileys, Johnnie Walker, others

Guinness Nigeria gives update on plan to cease distribution of Baileys, Johnnie Walker, others

An update on the adjustments to the distribution mechanism for imported Diageo International Premium Spirit brands has been released by Guinness Nigeria.

Eko DisCo restores Tinuade Sanda as MD/CEO 24 hours after sack

Eko DisCo restores Tinuade Sanda as MD/CEO 24 hours after sack

Eko Electricity Distribution Company Plc has recalled its chief executive officer (CEO), Tinuade Sanda, earlier sacked by the company following a NERC directive.

Sources explain why Dangote Refinery missed timeline to supply products, give condition to sell

Sources explain why Dangote Refinery missed timeline to supply products, give condition to sell

There are signs that the 650,000 barrels per day Dangote Refinery may not have been able to reach its maximum capacity due to a lack of crude oil.

Marketers open up on petrol supply ban in border communities as Dangote Refinery moves to sell fuel

Marketers open up on petrol supply ban in border communities as Dangote Refinery moves to sell fuel

The nationwide prohibition on the supply of petroleum products in border regions has caused anxiety for fuel retailers according to indeprdent petroleum marketers

Zenith, Access, GTBank, others to shut branches nationwide for 2 days, give alternative options

Zenith, Access, GTBank, others to shut branches nationwide for 2 days, give alternative options

In observance of public holidays to honour celebrations of Good Friday and Easter Monday. Nigerian banks plan to shut down by Friday, March 29, and Monday, April 1

Good news for Nigerians as international airline sell ‘cheap’ tickets over new Forex rate

Good news for Nigerians as international airline sell ‘cheap’ tickets over new Forex rate

The price of flights from Nigeria to other countries has significantly decreased since the naira's appreciation which has continued into the new week.

Marketers expect cheap fuel as Dangote Refinery finally moves to sell products

Marketers expect cheap fuel as Dangote Refinery finally moves to sell products

There are signs that the Dangote refinery would begin selling its petroleum products, especially diesel to local regional distributors by next week.

Zainab Iwayemi