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.

4580 articles published since 20 Sep 2021

Author's articles

CBN instructs banks, IMTOs to pay diaspora remittances in naira, gives exchange rate benchmark

CBN instructs banks, IMTOs to pay diaspora remittances in naira, gives exchange rate benchmark

Money

a year ago

Marketers suggest new fuel price to Dangote as filling stations buy ‘cheaper’ imported fuel

Marketers suggest new fuel price to Dangote as filling stations buy ‘cheaper’ imported fuel

Industry

a year ago

New exchange rate as naira crashes against dollar in all FX markets after CBN’s decision

New exchange rate as naira crashes against dollar in all FX markets after CBN’s decision

Money

a year ago

“Please review”: ABCON sends message to CBN as BDCs struggle to meet new capital requirements

“Please review”: ABCON sends message to CBN as BDCs struggle to meet new capital requirements

Money

a year ago

“My friend in UK promised me $600, but I don’t have a USD account. What should I do?” Expert advises

“My friend in UK promised me $600, but I don’t have a USD account. What should I do?” Expert advises

Opinion

a year ago

“We aim to empower Africans”: Ikenwa speaks on plans to transform education with Univad

“We aim to empower Africans”: Ikenwa speaks on plans to transform education with Univad

Technology

a year ago

Access Bank unveils womenprenuer pitch- a- ton season 6

Access Bank unveils womenprenuer pitch- a- ton season 6

Money

a year ago

Access Bank has announced that it is now accepting applications from female entrepreneurs for its Womenpreneur Pitch-a-ton, and the deadline is on August 2024.

Chinese seizes two Nigerian govt properties in UK following court order, targets more in 4 countries

Chinese seizes two Nigerian govt properties in UK following court order, targets more in 4 countries

Economy

a year ago

A Chinese investor is set to take over two Nigerian properties in the United Kingdom after securing a $70 million investment treaty award against Nigeria.

After Kano, ShopRite announces plan to shut down another branch in Abuja, gives reason

After Kano, ShopRite announces plan to shut down another branch in Abuja, gives reason

Industry

a year ago

Shoprite Mall will close one of its branches in Abuja and has cited the purchasing power of Nigerians and the state of the economy as the reasons.

Access, UBA, GTB, other banks borrow over N3trn from CBN in 3 weeks

Access, UBA, GTB, other banks borrow over N3trn from CBN in 3 weeks

Money

a year ago

Banks in Nigeria borrowed N3 trillion from the Central Bank of Nigeria in the first three weeks of June 2024 to bridge their funding gap, new CBN data shows.

N1,500/$: FG moves to boost naira’s value in foreign exchange markets

N1,500/$: FG moves to boost naira’s value in foreign exchange markets

Money

a year ago

The federal government of Nigeria is ready to provide the needed support to the Central Bank of Nigeria in its efforts to defend the naira value in FX markets.

“Apply with the link”: UBA announces exciting job opportunity with attractive salary

“Apply with the link”: UBA announces exciting job opportunity with attractive salary

Money

a year ago

United Bank of Africa, one of Nigeria's commercial banks, has announced job vacancies for qualified graduates from Africa to join its expanding team.

Forex traders sell pound, euro at new exchange rate as Naira depreciates

Forex traders sell pound, euro at new exchange rate as Naira depreciates

Money

a year ago

The value of the naira depreciated against the British pound and the euro in the unofficial market, despite plans by the CBN to inject more dollars into the market.

Benue, Enugu lead as most expensive states to buy cooking gas as dealers increase prices

Benue, Enugu lead as most expensive states to buy cooking gas as dealers increase prices

Economy

a year ago

The National Bureau of Statistics has revealed that the average price of cooking gas has increased again leaving more Nigerian households with more headaches.

Wakanow: Adedeji speaks on future of Africa travel market as company unveils enhanced website

Wakanow: Adedeji speaks on future of Africa travel market as company unveils enhanced website

Industry

a year ago

Bayo Adedeji Wakanow GCEO has highlighted the potential of Africa's travel market as the company launched its new AI-powered website to enhance user experience.

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