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

1682 articles published since 07 Jul 2023

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“I have over N5 million sitting idle in my pension account. How do I withdraw this?” Expert advises

“I have over N5 million sitting idle in my pension account. How do I withdraw th...

8 months ago

“The status quo still remains”: Mixed reactions trail CBN’s forex clearance claim

“The status quo still remains”: Mixed reactions trail CBN’s forex clearance clai...

8 months ago

Governor speaks as bank launches new branch to compete with GTB, Access, Zenith, others

Governor speaks as bank launches new branch to compete with GTB, Access, Zenith,...

8 months ago

Naira to dollar exchange rate nears N1,300/$ as CBN clears FX backlog

Naira to dollar exchange rate nears N1,300/$ as CBN clears FX backlog

8 months ago

Just like Access Holdings, FBN Holdings makes appointments to Bank, HoldCo

Just like Access Holdings, FBN Holdings makes appointments to Bank, HoldCo

8 months ago

Fresh trouble for Emefiele as FG discovers illegal usage of N30trillion ways and means loan

Fresh trouble for Emefiele as FG discovers illegal usage of N30trillion ways and...

8 months ago

Full list of top 10 countries that Nigeria imports goods from and items traded

Full list of top 10 countries that Nigeria imports goods from and items traded

Nigeria's economy is mostly reliant on imports, to which a vast array of trading partners provide significant contributions in terms of share percentage and value

“Not just a pretty face”: Nigerians react to Adaora Umeoji's appointment as new Zenith Bank CEO

“Not just a pretty face”: Nigerians react to Adaora Umeoji's appointment as new Zenith Bank CEO

The appointment of Adaora Umeoji as the new group managing director/chief executive of Zenith Bank has sparked reactions among many Nigerians on social media.

Full list: Nigeria missing as UAE selects 87 countries to enjoy its visa-on-arrival privileges

Full list: Nigeria missing as UAE selects 87 countries to enjoy its visa-on-arrival privileges

To boost tourism, the United Arab Emirates has lowered its visa restrictions, enabling citizens of 87 countries to enter the nation with only a valid visa.

Passengers abandon airports as Air Peace, Dana Air, others announce new ticket prices

Passengers abandon airports as Air Peace, Dana Air, others announce new ticket prices

The continuous rise in airfares has resulted in a dramatic decrease in the number of travelers arriving at and departing airport terminals across Nigeria

International Breweries makes important announcement after reporting N59bn loss

International Breweries makes important announcement after reporting N59bn loss

International Breweries is asking for permission to convert its debt to equity and to make a $379.9 million shareholder loan according to the compoany's disclosure

Marketer reveals real price of petrol as FG continues fuel subsidy in secrecy, spends N17.72bn daily

Marketer reveals real price of petrol as FG continues fuel subsidy in secrecy, spends N17.72bn daily

It appears that N17.72 billion is spent on fuel subsidies daily by the federal government through the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd).

Nigerians groan over fuel scarcity at NNPC retail outlets as marketers open up on new petrol price

Nigerians groan over fuel scarcity at NNPC retail outlets as marketers open up on new petrol price

Fuel shortages has affected the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited retail stores in a number of Lagos neighborhoods causing hinderance to businesses.

Cardoso-led CBN sacks directors, Emefiele’s appointees affected

Cardoso-led CBN sacks directors, Emefiele’s appointees affected

There are indications that Olayemi Cardoso has initiated what is thought to be a gradual purging at the top bank with the exit of a few directors.

Trouble as website gains access to Nigeria's NIN database, NDPC begins investigations

Trouble as website gains access to Nigeria's NIN database, NDPC begins investigations

Unauthorized access to the National Identity Number is being looked into by the Nigeria Data Protection Commission and the National Identity Management Commission

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