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

CBN to boost financial inclusion with eNaira, alternative payment channels

CBN to boost financial inclusion with eNaira, alternative payment channels

4 days ago

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

4 days ago

Nigerian billionaire predicts new naira to dollar exchange rate as dollar depreciates

Nigerian billionaire predicts new naira to dollar exchange rate as dollar depreciates

25 days ago

Analysts raise concern as dollar inflow into Nigeria declines

Analysts raise concern as dollar inflow into Nigeria declines

a month ago

Naira appreciates by N90/dollar as foreign investors causes inflow to rise

Naira appreciates by N90/dollar as foreign investors causes inflow to rise

a month ago

Nigeria’s debt grows by N4.72 trillion amid naira depreciation

Nigeria’s debt grows by N4.72 trillion amid naira depreciation

a month ago

CBN finally speaks on extension of BDC recapitalisation deadline

CBN finally speaks on extension of BDC recapitalisation deadline

2 months ago

The CBN has refuted rumors of extending the Bureau De Change recapitalization deadline to December 2025, confirming that the deadline remains June 2025.

IMF sends warning to Nigeria as Tinubu moves to borrow $26 Billion

IMF sends warning to Nigeria as Tinubu moves to borrow $26 Billion

2 months ago

Nigeria plans to borrow $26 billion in 2025–2026 to bridge budget gaps, raising concerns from the IMF and analysts about rising public debt and economic risks.

AfDB warns of naira depreciation in 2025, predicts steep trends for other African currencies

AfDB warns of naira depreciation in 2025, predicts steep trends for other African currencies

2 months ago

The African Development Bank forecasts mixed performance for African currencies in 2025, with the naira and cedi expected to decline amid global uncertainties.

Nigerian billionaire Tony Elumelu makes big move, buys more UBA shares

Nigerian billionaire Tony Elumelu makes big move, buys more UBA shares

2 months ago

Tony Elumelu has purchased over 45 million UBA shares as the bank prepares to raise its capital base to N500 billion in line with CBN’s directive.

Owner of car company joins Dangote, otedola, others in billionaire club

Owner of car company joins Dangote, otedola, others in billionaire club

2 months ago

Africa’s billionaire count has risen to 23 with Zak Calisto joining the elite, while Aliko Dangote reclaims his spot as the continent’s richest man.

Naira appreciates against dollar as CBN announces new interest rate

Naira appreciates against dollar as CBN announces new interest rate

2 months ago

The CBN maintains the Monetary Policy Rate at 27.5%, boosting naira value and foreign exchange inflows while signalling improved economic stability.

New win for Dangote as richest man in Africa gets special recognition on Times Magazine

New win for Dangote as richest man in Africa gets special recognition on Times Magazine

2 months ago

Aliko Dangote, is recognised by Time magazine for his philanthropic efforts through a $1.25 billion foundation supporting health, education, and economic empowerment

“It shouldn’t require a BVN”: Experts react as CBN speaks on plans for eNaira 2.0

“It shouldn’t require a BVN”: Experts react as CBN speaks on plans for eNaira 2.0

3 months ago

Experts discuss the potential of Nigeria's eNaira 2.0, its challenges, and how it could drive financial inclusion and economic growth in the country.

No more US dollar: African country bans use of foreign currencies for domestic use

No more US dollar: African country bans use of foreign currencies for domestic use

3 months ago

Tanzania has banned the use of foreign currencies for all domestic transactions, mandating the exclusive use of the Tanzanian shilling to strengthen the economy

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