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

2520 articles published since 07 Jul 2023

Author's articles

Generating companies react as regulator plans to cut electricity tarif by N49

Generating companies react as regulator plans to cut electricity tarif by N49

Industry

29 days ago

Petrol sells for N42 per litre as report lists countries with cheapest fuel

Petrol sells for N42 per litre as report lists countries with cheapest fuel

Industry

30 days ago

NUPRC clarifies oil block license process, denies allegations of mismanagement

NUPRC clarifies oil block license process, denies allegations of mismanagement

Energy

30 days ago

Dangote introduces new incentive program after suspending petrol delivery program

Dangote introduces new incentive program after suspending petrol delivery program

Energy

30 days ago

Dangote refinery stops selling discounted fuel as private depot slashes price

Dangote refinery stops selling discounted fuel as private depot slashes price

Energy

a month ago

AFDB speaks on solutions as Nigeria, others lose $1.6bn daily to illegal forex

AFDB speaks on solutions as Nigeria, others lose $1.6bn daily to illegal forex

Industry

a month ago

Customs seize N653 million in foreign currency at Aminu Kano International airport

Customs seize N653 million in foreign currency at Aminu Kano International airport

Industry

a month ago

Operators of Kano's BDC are calling for government intervention after Nigeria Customs seized over N653m in unreported forex at Aminu Kano International Airport.

FG reviews gas license holder as Dangote urges private sector involvement

FG reviews gas license holder as Dangote urges private sector involvement

Industry

a month ago

NMDPRA conducts a performance review of gas distribution firm, while Dangote advocates for a significant boost in the nation's electricity production to 60,000 MW.

More competition for MTN, Airtel, others as Konga offers discount on Starlink kit for 30 days

More competition for MTN, Airtel, others as Konga offers discount on Starlink kit for 30 days

Industry

a month ago

Take advantage of Konga's 30-day promotion on the Starlink Gen 2 kit, now available at a discounted price of N467,995, to enjoy high-speed internet across Nigeria.

FG grants NNPC, Shell, 4 others licences for gas distribution

FG grants NNPC, Shell, 4 others licences for gas distribution

Energy

a month ago

Axxela, NIPCO, Central Horizon Gas Company, Falcon Corporation, NNPC Gas Marketing, and Shell Nigeria Gas Limited have been licenced for gas distribution.

Naira gains, dollar crashes as CBN defends naira with $4.1bn investment

Naira gains, dollar crashes as CBN defends naira with $4.1bn investment

Industry

a month ago

The CBN's $4.1bn foreign exchange intervention in H1 2025 aims to stabilize the naira, despite challenges like low oil revenues and investor caution.

No more N250,000: Airlines increase airfare from Ilorin to Abuja, passengers reacts

No more N250,000: Airlines increase airfare from Ilorin to Abuja, passengers reacts

Industry

a month ago

Air travelers in Kwara State are facing skyrocketing flight prices on the Ilorin-Abuja route, with fares reaching up to N290,000, impacting the local economy.

Nigerians fear fish import ban as FG targets $800m reduction with new investments

Nigerians fear fish import ban as FG targets $800m reduction with new investments

Industry

a month ago

The Nigerian government is committed to boosting domestic fish production, reducing imports, and empowering youth and women in the aquaculture sector for growth.

Femi Otedola shares secret to becoming a successful entrepreneur in Nigeria

Femi Otedola shares secret to becoming a successful entrepreneur in Nigeria

Industry

a month ago

Otedola plans to share entrepreneurial lessons to inspire Nigeria’s next generation of business leaders, reflecting on his journey and evolving business landscape.

After fuel, Investors discover another resources in Nigeria worth $34 billion

After fuel, Investors discover another resources in Nigeria worth $34 billion

Industry

a month ago

As countries and companies worldwide vie for supplies of lithium for maintaining the green energy revolution, Nigeria's lithium riches are garnering more attention.

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