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.

4585 articles published since 20 Sep 2021

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Lagos Govt releases location of markets residents can buy ‘cheap’ rice, beans, other food items

Lagos Govt releases location of markets residents can buy ‘cheap’ rice, beans, other food items

Economy

a year ago

Full list: 10 states with highest food prices as traders sell bag of rice at a new price

Full list: 10 states with highest food prices as traders sell bag of rice at a new price

Economy

a year ago

“Apply with the link”: After GTBank, another bank announces job vacancy, gives conditions

“Apply with the link”: After GTBank, another bank announces job vacancy, gives conditions

Money

a year ago

Kogi leads list of 10 most expensive states to live in Nigeria, as inflation cuts workers’ salaries

Kogi leads list of 10 most expensive states to live in Nigeria, as inflation cuts workers’ salaries

Economy

a year ago

Traders sell dollar at new exchange rate as naira appreciates again at official, black markets

Traders sell dollar at new exchange rate as naira appreciates again at official, black markets

Money

a year ago

After Dangote, another Nigerian billionaire builds new refinery, more materials arrive from China

After Dangote, another Nigerian billionaire builds new refinery, more materials arrive from China

Energy

a year ago

“Apply with the link”: Dangote offers Nigerian graduates a chance to work for Cement Company in 2024

“Apply with the link”: Dangote offers Nigerian graduates a chance to work for Cement Company in 2024

Money

a year ago

Dangote Cement Plc has announced it is accepting application of its 2024 Graduate Trainee Support Services an opportunity to gain hands on experience and exposure.

“Apply with the link: GTBank announces exciting job vacancies, lists benefits attached

“Apply with the link: GTBank announces exciting job vacancies, lists benefits attached

Money

a year ago

Guaranty Trust Bank, one of Nigeria's biggest commercial banks, has announced job vacancies for qualified graduates, and there is no age limit for application.

Nigerian banks sends messages on network issues as customers struggle to carry out transaction

Nigerian banks sends messages on network issues as customers struggle to carry out transaction

Technology

a year ago

Nigerian banks have sent out messages following nationwide internet disruption in Nigeria and neighboring West African countries due to undersea cable damage.

Traders sell bag of cement at new prices as Dangote, BUA, Lafarge make over N2trn from sales

Traders sell bag of cement at new prices as Dangote, BUA, Lafarge make over N2trn from sales

Industry

a year ago

A breakdown of the financials of the three major cement makers, Dangote Cement, BUA Cement, and Lafarge Cement, shows a massive increase in revenue.

CBN directs Access, UBA, Zenith, other banks to use reviewed circulars, guidelines

CBN directs Access, UBA, Zenith, other banks to use reviewed circulars, guidelines

Money

a year ago

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has asked banks to adhere to its instructions on circulars and guidelines recently released when accessing its discount window.

Tinubu’s govt set to borrow from foreign investors, hires 3 top banks as advisers

Tinubu’s govt set to borrow from foreign investors, hires 3 top banks as advisers

Economy

a year ago

The federal government of Nigeria has announced its intention to borrow from the international debt market as it seeks to raise funds for budget deficits.

Report: Dangote’s half-brother ready to sell luxurious Banana Island mansion, awaits quick offers

Report: Dangote’s half-brother ready to sell luxurious Banana Island mansion, awaits quick offers

Money

a year ago

Sayyu Dantata, a distinguished businessman and half-brother to Aliko Dangote, has announced his intention to sell his luxurious mansion in Ikoyi, Lagos.

Nigerian bank sends message to customers, offers 9% interest rate on savings accounts

Nigerian bank sends message to customers, offers 9% interest rate on savings accounts

Money

a year ago

Ecobank has announced new changes in interest rates on all its savings accounts as the Central Bank of Nigeria released new rates to tackle inflation.

Nigerian company announces 44% salary increase for all its workers, CEO explains decision

Nigerian company announces 44% salary increase for all its workers, CEO explains decision

Industry

a year ago

Neveah Limited in Nigeria has decided to increase the salaries of its workers, citing current challenges in the country that have left many families struggling.

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