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

2510 articles published since 07 Jul 2023

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Top Affordable, Work-Friendly Locations for Remote Workers in 2025

Top Affordable, Work-Friendly Locations for Remote Workers in 2025

Industry

10 hours ago

Full list: CAC removes 247 companies from Nigeria's business register

Full list: CAC removes 247 companies from Nigeria's business register

Industry

a day ago

50,000 dollar up for grab as Application invites women innovators for 2026 Aurora Tech award

50,000 dollar up for grab as Application invites women innovators for 2026 Aurora Tech award

Industry

a day ago

NAICOM raises Insurance capital requirements for life, non-life, reinsurance companies

NAICOM raises Insurance capital requirements for life, non-life, reinsurance companies

Industry

a day ago

Dangote group expands to create thousands of jobs across Nigeria

Dangote group expands to create thousands of jobs across Nigeria

Industry

a day ago

Nigeria to introduce pay-as-you-go electricity payment after clearing N4 trillion debt

Nigeria to introduce pay-as-you-go electricity payment after clearing N4 trillion debt

Energy

2 days ago

CBN sends warning to those spraying, hawking naira, advocates clean naira note

CBN sends warning to those spraying, hawking naira, advocates clean naira note

Economy

2 days ago

CBN reaffirms commitment to promoting clean Naira notes and financial inclusion, highlighting key policies for economic growth and stability at the 2025 CBN Fair.

Two business leaders join Dangote, others on Africa's billionaire ranks

Two business leaders join Dangote, others on Africa's billionaire ranks

Industry

2 days ago

Hisham Talaat Moustafa and Thom Mpinganjira both crossed the $1 billion mark in August, marking a significant boost to Africa's billionaire ranks.

FG announces more beneficiaries as it invites Nigerians for job opening

FG announces more beneficiaries as it invites Nigerians for job opening

Industry

2 days ago

Over 411,000 Nigerians have applied for 41,307 positions in the NDE's Renewed Hope Employment Initiative, with screening set to begin on August 12.

Marketers, Dangote finally reach agreement on fuel distribution amid job loss concerns

Marketers, Dangote finally reach agreement on fuel distribution amid job loss concerns

Industry

2 days ago

Dangote Petroleum Refinery's new direct fuel distribution plan has sparked concerns among tanker drivers and marketers, but agreements with bulk buyers.

New industry act mandates insurance for gas stations, public buildings, others

New industry act mandates insurance for gas stations, public buildings, others

Industry

3 days ago

The Nigerian Insurance Industry Reform Act 2025 mandates insurance for gas stations and public buildings, with penalties for non-compliance and new regulations.

NLC finally gives solution to high fuel price as Dangote announces new cost

NLC finally gives solution to high fuel price as Dangote announces new cost

Industry

3 days ago

The NLC urges the FG to prioritize selling crude oil in naira to Dangote Refinery, highlighting its potential to reduce fuel prices and strengthen Nigeria's economy.

Nigeria leads Africa's oil production crude Oil as output Increases

Nigeria leads Africa's oil production crude Oil as output Increases

Energy

3 days ago

Nigeria's oil production exceeded 1.5 mbpd in July, surpassing its OPEC quota for the second consecutive month, solidifying its position as Africa's top oil producer

CBN to boost financial inclusion with eNaira, alternative payment channels

CBN to boost financial inclusion with eNaira, alternative payment channels

Money

3 days ago

The CBN is committed to revitalizing the eNaira project and enhancing financial inclusion through innovative digital payment systems to drive economic growth.

Fake naira notes: CBN urges Nigerians to protect currency's value, avoid abuse

Fake naira notes: CBN urges Nigerians to protect currency's value, avoid abuse

Money

3 days ago

The CBN urges the public to preserve the value of the naira while promoting financial inclusion and educating on currency security at the CBN Fair in Lagos.

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