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

2518 articles published since 07 Jul 2023

Author's articles

DisCos announce power outage due to planned maintenance, names affected location

DisCos announce power outage due to planned maintenance, names affected location

Industry

22 days ago

EFCC alerts Nigerians on new fraudulent promo scheme used to steal money, data

EFCC alerts Nigerians on new fraudulent promo scheme used to steal money, data

Industry

22 days ago

UK to allow zero duties on 3,500 Nigerian goods under new trade agreement

UK to allow zero duties on 3,500 Nigerian goods under new trade agreement

Industry

22 days ago

Aliko Dangote announces big changes to Nigeria's petroleum sector

Aliko Dangote announces big changes to Nigeria's petroleum sector

Industry

23 days ago

CBN opens up on safety of depositors’ funds in UBA, Access, other banks

CBN opens up on safety of depositors’ funds in UBA, Access, other banks

Economy

23 days ago

Dangote announces big donation to end blackout in communities

Dangote announces big donation to end blackout in communities

Industry

23 days ago

More competition for innoson as Chinese company opens showrooms in Lagos, set to employ Nigerians

More competition for innoson as Chinese company opens showrooms in Lagos, set to employ Nigerians

Industry

23 days ago

TIM Motors plans to revolutionize Nigeria's automotive market by importing affordable Chinese cars, creating jobs, and opening showrooms to capture 10-20% of market.

Apply with the link: NYSC members can now get consumer loans with YouthCred

Apply with the link: NYSC members can now get consumer loans with YouthCred

Industry

23 days ago

YouthCred, a new initiative by CREDICORP and NYSC, offers Nigerian Corps members access to consumer credit of up to ₦150,000 with low-interest rates.

Dangote says Nigeria is highest cement exporter in Africa

Dangote says Nigeria is highest cement exporter in Africa

Industry

24 days ago

Dangote outlines Nigeria's shift from a cement importer to Africa's leading exporter, highlighting successes in sectors like fertilizer, petroleum, and healthcare.

New Zealand to allow parents of Nigerian immigrants stay up 10 years with new visa

New Zealand to allow parents of Nigerian immigrants stay up 10 years with new visa

Industry

24 days ago

New Zealand's new "Parent Boost" visa allows parents of citizens and residents to stay for up to 10 years, with key health, income, and insurance requirements.

Dangote announces important partnership to increase rice supply

Dangote announces important partnership to increase rice supply

Industry

25 days ago

Dangote has partnered with Niger Foods to secure a consistent supply of paddy rice, boosting Nigeria’s rice production and contributing to national food security.

Enugu electricity commission defends tariff cuts amid power industry resistance

Enugu electricity commission defends tariff cuts amid power industry resistance

Industry

25 days ago

Energy commissioners are set to meet with power distributors to discuss fair electricity rates as Enugu Electricity Regulatory Commission defends recent tariff cuts.

Dangote sends warning to petrol importers, speaks on damages of dirty fuel

Dangote sends warning to petrol importers, speaks on damages of dirty fuel

Industry

25 days ago

Aliko Dangote warns that Africa loses $90 billion annually due to the importation of inferior refined fuels and emphasizes the need for domestic refining capacity.

Reps set to investigate reasons Warri, Port Harcourt refinery shut down for repair

Reps set to investigate reasons Warri, Port Harcourt refinery shut down for repair

Industry

26 days ago

The House of Representatives Committee is investigating Nigeria’s oil industry, focusing on OVH Energy, refinery maintenance, and Dangote Refinery’s market impact.

GLO launches plan to help customers get phone repair for N50

GLO launches plan to help customers get phone repair for N50

Industry

26 days ago

Globacom introduces an affordable Device Protection plan, offering up to N50,000 coverage for screen and water damage, with flexible subscription options for users.

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