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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UBA, Wema, other Nigerian banks resume foreign transaction in naira

UBA, Wema, other Nigerian banks resume foreign transaction in naira

Industry

a month ago

More options for Nigerians as company secure $80 million to provide affordable solar

More options for Nigerians as company secure $80 million to provide affordable solar

Industry

a month ago

N700 per litre: Marketers give real petrol cost as FG set date for pricing summit

N700 per litre: Marketers give real petrol cost as FG set date for pricing summit

Energy

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

Money

a month ago

Another airline begins operation in Nigeria, set to compete with Air Peace, others

Another airline begins operation in Nigeria, set to compete with Air Peace, others

Industry

a month ago

GTCO set to list shares on London Stock Exchange with $100 million offering

GTCO set to list shares on London Stock Exchange with $100 million offering

Industry

a month ago

AMCON announces sale of Ibadan Electricity Distribution company, names price

AMCON announces sale of Ibadan Electricity Distribution company, names price

Industry

a month ago

AMCON has announced the sale of the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company for N100 billion, amid ongoing legal disputes and a lawsuit questioning the sale's value.

IMF warns Nigeria to adjust 2025 budget for market realities

IMF warns Nigeria to adjust 2025 budget for market realities

Industry

a month ago

The IMF advised Nigeria to reconsider its 2025 N54.99 trillion budget due to lower oil prices, while projecting a 3.4% economic growth and highlighting key reforms.

Nigeria records current account surplus of $3.73 billion in Q1 - CBN

Nigeria records current account surplus of $3.73 billion in Q1 - CBN

Economy

a month ago

Nigeria recorded a $3.73 billion current account surplus in Q1 2025, driven by strong growth in non-oil exports, gas exports, and a decline in imports.

New price emerges as naira strengthens against dollar amid currency reforms in July

New price emerges as naira strengthens against dollar amid currency reforms in July

Industry

a month ago

On the first trading day of July, the naira strengthened against the dollar in parallel and official market, supported by ongoing reforms and increased liquidity.

Dangote, Nigerian Ports Authority partner to boost Nigeria’s export sector

Dangote, Nigerian Ports Authority partner to boost Nigeria’s export sector

Industry

a month ago

Dangote Industries partners with the Nigerian Ports Authority to expand Nigeria’s exports, boost the marine economy, and enhance port efficiency.

NCC suspends SIM swap, registration on MTN, Airtel, others as telcos migrate

NCC suspends SIM swap, registration on MTN, Airtel, others as telcos migrate

Industry

a month ago

ALTON announces a temporary suspension of SIM-related services in Nigeria due to technical issues arising from the NIMC's new identity verification platform.

NCC approves national roaming experiment: MTN, 9Mobile to test network sharing

NCC approves national roaming experiment: MTN, 9Mobile to test network sharing

Industry

a month ago

The NCC has approved a three-month National Roaming Service trial with MTN and 9Mobile to enhance network coverage and improve service quality in Ondo State.

FG set to create new electricity subsidy program amid N4trn electricity debt

FG set to create new electricity subsidy program amid N4trn electricity debt

Industry

a month ago

In response to the mounting debt owed to power utility companies, the federal government has announced that it is creating a new electricity subsidy program.

AMCON invites Nigerians to buy Silverbird Entertainment, office complex, other assets

AMCON invites Nigerians to buy Silverbird Entertainment, office complex, other assets

Industry

a month ago

AMCON is auctioning prime properties across Nigeria, including warehouses, office buildings, and residential complexes, with bids open until July 11.

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