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

Author's articles

OurPass: Nigerian microfinance bank traps customers’ funds worth millions of naira amid CBN license approval

OurPass: Nigerian microfinance bank traps customers’ funds worth millions of naira amid CBN license approval

6 days ago

Telecom company owned by Mike Adenuga set to Launch Public Wi-Fi in Lagos

Telecom company owned by Mike Adenuga set to Launch Public Wi-Fi in Lagos

a month ago

MTN Nigeria gives solution to address quality as Nigerans lament poor service

MTN Nigeria gives solution to address quality as Nigerans lament poor service

2 months ago

Young Nigerian female innovator launches MyRiteWallet to revolutionise savings culture

Young Nigerian female innovator launches MyRiteWallet to revolutionise savings culture

3 months ago

Nigerians find alternatives as cost of MTN, Airtel, other telco's data tariffs become unbearable

Nigerians find alternatives as cost of MTN, Airtel, other telco's data tariffs become unbearable

3 months ago

GTCO, UBA, Zenith, others increase investment in tech as banks lose N52.26 billion to fraudsters

GTCO, UBA, Zenith, others increase investment in tech as banks lose N52.26 billion to fraudsters

3 months ago

MTN Group president speaks on selling Nigerian company shares, challenges of running business

MTN Group president speaks on selling Nigerian company shares, challenges of running business

4 months ago

According to MTN Group President Ralph Mupita, MTN Nigeria would reduce its ownership position through a public offering as soon as it turns a profit once more.

MTN Nigeria extends company’s ownership to 33 workers, releases their names

MTN Nigeria extends company’s ownership to 33 workers, releases their names

4 months ago

MTN Nigeria Communications Plc employed a share-based compensation plan to pay its employees, vesting shares in 33 individuals between March 26 and 27.

Fintech company to list on Nigerian Exchange, compete with MTN, Airtel, other trillion naira stocks

Fintech company to list on Nigerian Exchange, compete with MTN, Airtel, other trillion naira stocks

4 months ago

Flutterwave, a global fintech company that provides payment infrastructure to merchants and payment service providers announced preparation to list its stock on NGX.

"Please forgive and forget": MTN finally breaks silence over 200% increase in data tariff

"Please forgive and forget": MTN finally breaks silence over 200% increase in data tariff

6 months ago

Telecommunication company MTN Nigeria has finally responded to the recent change in its data rates that would result in higher costs for customers.

"A phased migration approach": MTN to shut down 3G network, names location affected

"A phased migration approach": MTN to shut down 3G network, names location affected

6 months ago

MTN says it is on track to turn off the outdated technology by Dec 31, 2025, and it has successfully tested shutting down its 3G network in a number of districts.

NCC speaks on disconnection of exchange telecoms from MTN over debt

NCC speaks on disconnection of exchange telecoms from MTN over debt

7 months ago

The NCC has authorized the Exchange Telecommunications Limited's separation from MTN Nigeria Communications Limited due to unpaid interconnect fees.

“We will shut down”: MTN threatens to close offices in Nigeria, gives reasons

“We will shut down”: MTN threatens to close offices in Nigeria, gives reasons

9 months ago

MTN Nigeria, the country's biggest telecom operator, underlined how important it is for the telecom sector to turn a profit once more in order to stay in business.

After freezing 1,146 bank accounts, court gives new order on $37 million in crypto wallet

After freezing 1,146 bank accounts, court gives new order on $37 million in crypto wallet

10 months ago

A federal high court in Abuja has granted the EFCC an interim injunction to freeze four cryptocurrency wallets worth $37 million in order to stop money laundering.

Nigeria introduces new tax incentives to draw gas investments

Nigeria introduces new tax incentives to draw gas investments

10 months ago

Nigeria hopes to attract up to $10bn in new investments in deep-water gas exploration through tax breaks and other measures included in a new regulatory framework.

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