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Dave Ibemere

Education: Bachelor of Science Mass Communication (2015), Master of Science Mass Communication University of Lagos (2018), Google News Initiative (GNI) News Lab: Advanced digital reporting 2024

Experience: Business/Financial Analyst, BusinessDay Newspaper (2017-2019), Data journalist/financial analyst, Dataphyte (2019), Business Editor/HOD, Ripples Nigeria (2019-2021)

Awards: Staff of the Year, BusinessDay Research (2019), Awardee IFRA (French government) research award, UNILAG(2018), Information is a Beautiful international award-longlist nominee (2019), Top Business Editor Legit.ng (2022, 2023, 2024)

Dave Ibemere is a senior business editor at Legit.ng. He is a financial journalist with over a decade of experience in print and online media. He also holds a Master's degree from the University of Lagos. He is a member of the African Academy for Open-Source Investigation (AAOSI), the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations and other media think tank groups. He previously worked with The Guardian, BusinessDay, and headed the business desk at Ripples Nigeria. Email: dave.ibemere@corp.legit.ng.

5423 articles published since 20 Sep 2021

Author's articles

CBN announces 306% rise in cost of printing, distributing, disposing naira notes

CBN announces 306% rise in cost of printing, distributing, disposing naira notes

Money

a year ago

Naira in trouble as exchange rate drops against US dollar, report gives reasons

Naira in trouble as exchange rate drops against US dollar, report gives reasons

Business and Economy

a year ago

Dangote raises fresh concerns as 6 fuel stations crash pump prices below NNPC’s rate

Dangote raises fresh concerns as 6 fuel stations crash pump prices below NNPC’s rate

Energy

a year ago

FG reacts to Meta plans to close Facebook, Instagram access in Nigeria after $220m fine

FG reacts to Meta plans to close Facebook, Instagram access in Nigeria after $220m fine

Technology

a year ago

Meta threatens to cut off Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp access in Nigeria as deadline nears

Meta threatens to cut off Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp access in Nigeria as deadline nears

Money

a year ago

New exchange rate as naira crashes against US dollar

New exchange rate as naira crashes against US dollar

Money

a year ago

CBN releases financial statement, announces massive profit

CBN releases financial statement, announces massive profit

Money

a year ago

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has released its financial performance for 2024, which was audited by KPMG Professional Services and Ernst & Young.

Full list: US govt announces new visa fees for students, visitors' application

Full list: US govt announces new visa fees for students, visitors' application

Money

a year ago

The United States government has made changes to its visa fees which kicks off this month for Nigerians seeking to enter the country for studies, tourism, others.

CBN grants licence to another company to provide financial services to Nigerians

CBN grants licence to another company to provide financial services to Nigerians

Money

a year ago

The Central Bank of Nigeria has licensed another Nigerian company to offer financial services to Nigerians, with a special focus on small business owners.

SEC issues warning to Nigerians as another investment scam emerges after CBEX

SEC issues warning to Nigerians as another investment scam emerges after CBEX

Capital Market

a year ago

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has called on Nigerians to be very careful, as it has identified another suspected platform inviting investments.

NDIC takes over 3,000 plots of land owned by another failed bank

NDIC takes over 3,000 plots of land owned by another failed bank

Money

a year ago

The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation has released the assets details of another failed bank as it continues plans to reimburse customers of the institution.

Banks give customers another option, as SMS transaction alert fee increases from May 1

Banks give customers another option, as SMS transaction alert fee increases from May 1

Money

a year ago

Nigerian banks have begun implementing the new SMS transaction alert fee, and an explanation has been provided along with alternative options for customers.

CBN releases latest naira exchange rate against US dollar, pound, euro

CBN releases latest naira exchange rate against US dollar, pound, euro

Money

a year ago

The Central Bank of Nigeria has revealed that the naira closed against the United States Dollar in the official and unofficial foreign exchange markets.

Nigerian stock market records first negative trading day

Nigerian stock market records first negative trading day

Capital Market

a year ago

The Nigerian stocks market closed Tuesday trading on negative led by the performance of MTN nigeria communication PLC, Livesrocks feeds and McNicolas Plc.

New refinery project to begin in Nigeria after Dangote’s

New refinery project to begin in Nigeria after Dangote’s

Energy

a year ago

The Abia State Government has concluded plans to begin refinery construction in Nigeria, following the pace set by the Dangote Refinery toward self-sufficiency.

Dave Ibemere