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

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Dangote Refinery makes new announcement that affect Nigerians after slashing petrol price

Dangote Refinery makes new announcement that affect Nigerians after slashing petrol price

Energy

a month ago

NCC introduces N10 million license for bulk text message providers

NCC introduces N10 million license for bulk text message providers

Industry

a month ago

FG speaks on increasing electricity tariff again, Nigerians protest

FG speaks on increasing electricity tariff again, Nigerians protest

Energy

a month ago

Fidelity bank increases workers’ salary again, second time in 8 months

Fidelity bank increases workers’ salary again, second time in 8 months

Industry

a month ago

FCMB invites Nigeria to apply as it opens opportunity for high paying job

FCMB invites Nigeria to apply as it opens opportunity for high paying job

Industry

a month ago

CBN names Nigerians to pay $50 for non-resident BVN registration

CBN names Nigerians to pay $50 for non-resident BVN registration

Industry

a month ago

Trump threatens 10% tariff on Nigeria after BRICS partnership announcement

Trump threatens 10% tariff on Nigeria after BRICS partnership announcement

Industry

a month ago

The US President Donald Trump warns that Nigeria will face a 10% tariff for joining BRICS, urging diplomatic handling to avoid trade disruptions.

NNPC filling station crash petrol price below N900/litre after Dangote partners reduce cost

NNPC filling station crash petrol price below N900/litre after Dangote partners reduce cost

Energy

a month ago

NNPC has reduced petrol prices, with the cost now at N885 per litre at its filling stations in Abuja, marking a significant drop from previous rates.

New report says NNPC could lose half of its production by 2030, gives reasons

New report says NNPC could lose half of its production by 2030, gives reasons

Industry

a month ago

NNPCL faces a potential 50% decline in oil and gas production by the late 2030s due to infrastructure challenges, high costs, and reliance on non-operated assets.

GTBank gives customers new withdrawal limit for online, PoS transfer

GTBank gives customers new withdrawal limit for online, PoS transfer

Industry

a month ago

GTBank has introduced a $1,000 quarterly limit on international transactions using its naira cards, affecting ATM, online, and POS payments abroad.

Access, Zenith, 3 other Nigerian banks meet CBN’s new capital requirements

Access, Zenith, 3 other Nigerian banks meet CBN’s new capital requirements

Industry

a month ago

Five Nigerian banks, including Access Bank, Zenith Bank, and Ecobank, have already met the CBN's revised capital requirements ahead of the 2026 deadline.

MultiChoice faces N766m fine for breaking Nigeria’s data privacy act

MultiChoice faces N766m fine for breaking Nigeria’s data privacy act

Industry

a month ago

MultiChoice Nigeria has been fined N766.24 million by the NDPC for breaching data privacy laws, including unauthorised data transfers and intrusive data practices.

How to stop your Nigerian SIM card from being deactivated while abroad

How to stop your Nigerian SIM card from being deactivated while abroad

Industry

a month ago

Learn how to keep your Nigerian SIM card active and protected from recycling and fraud while traveling abroad with MTN, Glo, and 9Mobile retention plans.

Nigeria set to increase oil production as company drills second well

Nigeria set to increase oil production as company drills second well

Energy

a month ago

Petralon 54 Ltd, an indigenous oil company, is boosting Nigeria’s crude production by 2,500 barrels daily through expanded operations in the Dawes-Island Field.

Senate questions NNPCL's N210tn receivables, audit delays as EFCC makes arrest

Senate questions NNPCL's N210tn receivables, audit delays as EFCC makes arrest

Energy

a month ago

The Senate has issued a 10-day ultimatum to NNPCL over an alleged ₦210 trillion audit discrepancy, raising concerns about transparency and national credibility.

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