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

1659 articles published since 07 Jul 2023

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Economist reveals real naira rate as currency emerges among top worst-performing

Economist reveals real naira rate as currency emerges among top worst-performing

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Ghana’s Springfield begins oil well appraisal after Nigeria’s Dangote refinery begins production

Ghana’s Springfield begins oil well appraisal after Nigeria’s Dangote refinery b...

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Access Bank speaks on opening new office in Hong Kong, US, shares plan to meet new capital

Access Bank speaks on opening new office in Hong Kong, US, shares plan to meet n...

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World Bank issues warning to CBN over sale of dollar to Zenith, Access, GTB others

World Bank issues warning to CBN over sale of dollar to Zenith, Access, GTB othe...

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Another billionaire closes in on Elon Musk, becomes China’s richest

Another billionaire closes in on Elon Musk, becomes China’s richest

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NNPC denies increasing petrol by N30/litre as marketers quote real price in Lagos, Abuja

NNPC denies increasing petrol by N30/litre as marketers quote real price in Lago...

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Not Dangote: OPEC explains why fuel price is high in Nigeria, others

Not Dangote: OPEC explains why fuel price is high in Nigeria, others

According to OPEC, fuel prices are not the primary factor that influence fuel expenses; rather, it is the taxes levied by major oil-consuming nations.

FCCPC finally addresses service disruption after Zenith, GTB, others share latest update

FCCPC finally addresses service disruption after Zenith, GTB, others share latest update

The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) claims that the disruptions in online banking services constitute a violation of consumer rights.

“Instead of us importing”: Ghana gives condition to buy petrol from Dangote refinery

“Instead of us importing”: Ghana gives condition to buy petrol from Dangote refinery

Ghana is considering buying petroleum products from Nigeria's Dangote Oil Refinery once it achieves capacity, according to the head of Ghana's oil regulator.

Nigerians set to enjoy 24-hours electricity as DisCo partners firm to give uninterrupted power

Nigerians set to enjoy 24-hours electricity as DisCo partners firm to give uninterrupted power

Residents of Magboro Community in Ogun State now have a reliable power source thanks to a partnership between Bresson A S, Magboro Power Company, and IBEDC.

More refineries to join Dangote as FG grants licence for companies to operate in Nigeria

More refineries to join Dangote as FG grants licence for companies to operate in Nigeria

The federal government has granted permits to nine modular refineries through the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Authority (NMDPRA).

Dollar strengthens as naira ranks among worst-performing after losing over 70% in 2024

Dollar strengthens as naira ranks among worst-performing after losing over 70% in 2024

After the foreign exchange market saw a steep drop in dollar liquidity, Nigeria's local currency saw its largest drop in about two weeks, plunging to a record low.

No more N786: Cost of healthy diet increases in Nigeria

No more N786: Cost of healthy diet increases in Nigeria

The cost of a healthy diet climbed by 32% per adult day to N1,041 from N786 in December 2023, according to data, against the backdrop of ongoing inflation increases.

UBA mitigates foreign exchange risk, declares big profit despite challenges

UBA mitigates foreign exchange risk, declares big profit despite challenges

According to GMD of United Bank of Africa, the bank is the only African-based bank operating in the United States of America with a national banking license.

“Smuggling of petrol”: Nigeria Customs explains reasons for scarcity of dollar, other foreign currencies

“Smuggling of petrol”: Nigeria Customs explains reasons for scarcity of dollar, other foreign currencies

The Nigeria Customs Service said that the growing prevalence of petroleum product smuggling out of the country is one of the primary factors influencing FX.

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