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

20 hours ago

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

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

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

2 days ago

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

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

2 days ago

Dangote group expands to create thousands of jobs across Nigeria

Dangote group expands to create thousands of jobs across Nigeria

2 days ago

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

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

3 days ago

FG announces more beneficiaries as it invites Nigerians for job opening

FG announces more beneficiaries as it invites Nigerians for job opening

3 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

3 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

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

4 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.

Air Tanzania gets FCOP approval for new Lagos-Dar es Salaam flight route

Air Tanzania gets FCOP approval for new Lagos-Dar es Salaam flight route

4 days ago

Air Tanzania has received FCOP from Nigeria, enabling direct flights between Lagos and Dar es Salaam to strengthen aviation ties and regional connectivity.

FG invites Nigerians to buy houses worth N100 million with N10 million down payment

FG invites Nigerians to buy houses worth N100 million with N10 million down payment

5 days ago

MREIF announces a reduction in Nigeria's mortgage down payment from 20% to 10%, making homeownership more accessible and affordable for Nigerians.

FG finally breaks silence, gives order to Ibom Air over passengers’ conduct

FG finally breaks silence, gives order to Ibom Air over passengers’ conduct

5 days ago

Minister of aviation ordered punishment for Ibom Air worker who leaked a video of female passenger involved in an altercation, while emphasising increased security.

Bank customers tell CBN, NDIC to step in amid exorbitant charges from GTBank, Access, others

Bank customers tell CBN, NDIC to step in amid exorbitant charges from GTBank, Access, others

5 days ago

Nigerian bank customers are voicing concerns over excessive debit alerts, SMS charges, and unfair fees, urging regulatory bodies like the CBN and NDIC to intervene.

Emirates airlines bans power bank usage on flights, announces implementation date

Emirates airlines bans power bank usage on flights, announces implementation date

5 days ago

Emirates Airlines introduces new safety regulations starting October 1, banning power bank usage on flights to reduce the risks associated with lithium batteries.

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