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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.

5457 articles published since 20 Sep 2021

Author's articles

Federal government targets new borrowing in 2025, gives reasons

Federal government targets new borrowing in 2025, gives reasons

Economy

a year ago

Naira depreciates against US dollar in official market, rises in black market

Naira depreciates against US dollar in official market, rises in black market

Money

a year ago

Nigeria services some loans collected from IMF, China, France, Japan, Germany, others

Nigeria services some loans collected from IMF, China, France, Japan, Germany, others

Economy

a year ago

Nigerian entrepreneurs share N11m in TrendX’s Pitch2win competition

Nigerian entrepreneurs share N11m in TrendX’s Pitch2win competition

Technology

a year ago

Transcorp Hotels plc celebrates Dupe Olusola, welcomes new MD/CEO

Transcorp Hotels plc celebrates Dupe Olusola, welcomes new MD/CEO

Industry

a year ago

Traders give prices of popular rice brands in Nigeria ahead of festivities

Traders give prices of popular rice brands in Nigeria ahead of festivities

Money

a year ago

Air Peace debunks 80% flight offer circulating on social media, advises Nigerians

Air Peace debunks 80% flight offer circulating on social media, advises Nigerians

Industry

a year ago

Air Peace has responded to reports on social media suggesting that the company is planning an 80% flight discount promotion and has advised Nigerians.

More money: Nigeria exports electricity to 3 African countries, makes over N181bn in 9 months

More money: Nigeria exports electricity to 3 African countries, makes over N181bn in 9 months

Energy

a year ago

Data from the National Bureau of Statistics shows that despite the epileptic supply in the country Nigeria sold electricity to neighbouring countries.

CBN names those behind cash scarcity, slams N150m fine on banks

CBN names those behind cash scarcity, slams N150m fine on banks

Money

a year ago

The Central Bank of Nigeria has asked Nigerians to report banks unable to provide cash and has imposed a fine of N150 million per branch on such banks.

New exchange rate: Naira appreciates against US dollar in forex markets

New exchange rate: Naira appreciates against US dollar in forex markets

Money

a year ago

The value of the naira has improved against the US dollar, and the Central Bank of Nigeria also said it appreciated against the pound and the euro.

Nigeria’s newest commercial bank announces job opportunity for graduates, releases link to apply

Nigeria’s newest commercial bank announces job opportunity for graduates, releases link to apply

Money

a year ago

Nova Bank, Nigeria's newest commercial bank, has announced its graduate trainee program, which gives qualified candidates a chance for full employment.

Oil marketers send message to Dangote refinery as NNPC reduces fuel price

Oil marketers send message to Dangote refinery as NNPC reduces fuel price

Energy

a year ago

The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) has called on the Dangote refinery to adjust its petrol price as the landing cost has fallen.

CBN makes slight adjustments to Customs Exchange rate to clear goods

CBN makes slight adjustments to Customs Exchange rate to clear goods

Money

a year ago

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has adjusted the Customs duty rates as the Nigeran currency improve in value In the Nigeria Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM).

After Ekiti, Abia, another Nigerian state announces plans to build airport

After Ekiti, Abia, another Nigerian state announces plans to build airport

Industry

a year ago

The Lagos State Government has announced plans to complete the construction of another international airport in the state before Governor Sanwo-Olu's tenure ends.

New price of beans excites Nigerians as traders make adjustments

New price of beans excites Nigerians as traders make adjustments

Economy

a year ago

There is a sense of relief and excitement among Nigerians following the significant drop in the price of beans, which had been on the rise in recent months.

Dave Ibemere