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

2522 articles published since 07 Jul 2023

Author's articles

Nigerian billionaire makes huge donation, offers building to commission

Nigerian billionaire makes huge donation, offers building to commission

Industry

a month ago

Marketers set to announce new petrol price on Monday after Dangote crashes cost

Marketers set to announce new petrol price on Monday after Dangote crashes cost

Energy

a month ago

FG finally restructures electricity industry, announces transmission company’s new model

FG finally restructures electricity industry, announces transmission company’s new model

Industry

a month ago

Canada increases minimum proof of funds for Nigerians, others, gives implementation date

Canada increases minimum proof of funds for Nigerians, others, gives implementation date

Industry

a month ago

Traders share new cost of cooking gas as price crashes in Lagos, Abuja

Traders share new cost of cooking gas as price crashes in Lagos, Abuja

Industry

a month ago

Ghana, Morocco, Tanzania lead electric vehicle adoption in Africa, Nigeria missing

Ghana, Morocco, Tanzania lead electric vehicle adoption in Africa, Nigeria missing

Industry

a month ago

NNPC finally reacts to report that Port Harcourt, Warri, Kaduna Refineries may never work again

NNPC finally reacts to report that Port Harcourt, Warri, Kaduna Refineries may never work again

Industry

a month ago

NNPC CEO Bayo Ojulari discusses the challenges in repairing Nigeria’s refineries, the ongoing strategic review, and the rising costs of crude oil production.

US introduces visa integrity fee on Nigerians, others after Trump threatens tariff

US introduces visa integrity fee on Nigerians, others after Trump threatens tariff

Industry

a month ago

Starting in 2025, a new $250 Visa Integrity Fee will be imposed on most U.S. non-immigrant visas, aiming to enhance compliance and increase costs for applicants.

Air Peace announces suspension of flight in Lagos, gives reasons

Air Peace announces suspension of flight in Lagos, gives reasons

Industry

a month ago

Air Peace announces a 12-hour suspension of flights to and from Lagos on Saturday, July 12, 2025, due to movement restrictions for the local government elections.

Dangote reacts as NPA advocates crude oil sale in naira, customs announces N400 per litre petrol

Dangote reacts as NPA advocates crude oil sale in naira, customs announces N400 per litre petrol

Energy

a month ago

Alhaji Aliko Dangote, praised NPA for efficiently implementing the Federal Government's policy on domestic sales of crude oil and processed goods in naira.

Meet the top 23 black billionaires worth $100 billion in 2025 as Dangote leads

Meet the top 23 black billionaires worth $100 billion in 2025 as Dangote leads

Industry

a month ago

Discover the top 23 Black billionaires of 2025, their impressive net worths, and the key industries fueling their success, from digital infrastructure to energy.

Company set to construct $15 billion refinery in Ondo, compete with Dangote refinery, others

Company set to construct $15 billion refinery in Ondo, compete with Dangote refinery, others

Energy

a month ago

BINL is set to develop a $15bn refinery and Free Trade Zone in Ondo State, creating jobs and boosting economic activity with a focus on community development.

Petrol imports crash as Dangote slashes price, announces expansion to other countries

Petrol imports crash as Dangote slashes price, announces expansion to other countries

Industry

a month ago

June saw a record low in gasoline imports, driven by increased production from Dangote Refinery, positioning the nation toward becoming a net exporter soon.

Dangote refinery expands to another country, builds million barrel fuel storage

Dangote refinery expands to another country, builds million barrel fuel storage

Energy

a month ago

Dangote is expanding its operations by building a 1.6 million barrel fuel storage facility in Namibia to supply gasoline and diesel to Southern African markets.

Nigerians get N49 billion as bank distributes funding for businesses, others

Nigerians get N49 billion as bank distributes funding for businesses, others

Industry

a month ago

The DBN has disbursed over N49 billion to disadvantaged regions, supporting over 711,000 MSMEs and creating 1.2 million jobs to drive inclusive economic growth.

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