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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.

5465 articles published since 20 Sep 2021

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Finally, FIRS releases application link for Nigerians to apply for new job openings as tax officers

Finally, FIRS releases application link for Nigerians to apply for new job openings as tax officers

Economy

a year ago

Energy expert calls out petrol pricing calculation fraud in Nigeria

Energy expert calls out petrol pricing calculation fraud in Nigeria

Money

a year ago

CBN advises Nigerians to save more, releases Access, Zenith, UBA, 23 other banks' interest rates

CBN advises Nigerians to save more, releases Access, Zenith, UBA, 23 other banks' interest rates

Money

a year ago

CNG: FG gives new order to filling stations to begin sale of fuel priced at N200

CNG: FG gives new order to filling stations to begin sale of fuel priced at N200

Energy

a year ago

N1,631.17: Again, naira depreciates against US dollar, CBN gives pound, euro new exchange rates

N1,631.17: Again, naira depreciates against US dollar, CBN gives pound, euro new exchange rates

Money

a year ago

Nigerian govt to reportedly sanction Elon Musk's company for breaking country’s regulation

Nigerian govt to reportedly sanction Elon Musk's company for breaking country’s regulation

Technology

a year ago

More headache for CBN as naira becomes 3rd worst performing currency in the world

More headache for CBN as naira becomes 3rd worst performing currency in the world

Money

a year ago

The Nigerian currency, the naira, has got a new position in the list of worst-performing currencies in the world as the value continue to depreciate in FX market.

Finally, Access Bank gets approval to buy another bank for $100m, increase number of branches

Finally, Access Bank gets approval to buy another bank for $100m, increase number of branches

Money

a year ago

Access Bank is now closer to completing the acquisition of the National Bank of Kenya, which will further increase its number of customers and branches.

Oil marketers speak on Dangote petrol price as filling stations adjust pumps again

Oil marketers speak on Dangote petrol price as filling stations adjust pumps again

Energy

a year ago

The national President of the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria, Abubakar Maigandi, has shared their opinion on Dangote petrol price.

After Nigerian bank lost N10 billion, EFCC arrests four hackers, releases their names

After Nigerian bank lost N10 billion, EFCC arrests four hackers, releases their names

Money

a year ago

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has released the names of four suspected fraudsters who specialised in attacking the cybersecurity systems of banks.

Transcorp’s CEO Omogiafo advocates for equitable energy access and gender inclusion

Transcorp’s CEO Omogiafo advocates for equitable energy access and gender inclusion

Energy

a year ago

Transcorp CEO Owen Omogiafo has made a case for Africa and also women as the world continues to push for the transition from fossil fuels to green energy.

Dangote raises alarm over unsold petrol at his refinery, invites buyers

Dangote raises alarm over unsold petrol at his refinery, invites buyers

Energy

a year ago

Nigeria richest man Aliko Dangote has called on the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited and independent marketers to reconsider decision to import fuel.

FG, BOI open application portal for Nigerians to get business loan, share link

FG, BOI open application portal for Nigerians to get business loan, share link

Economy

a year ago

The Nigerian government in partnership with the Bank of Industry has now open application for Nigerians to apply for easy loans at a very low rate up to N1 million.

Again, naira depreciates against US dollar in official market

Again, naira depreciates against US dollar in official market

Money

a year ago

The value of the naira weakened in official and black forex markets, falling to N1,670.65/$1in the Nigerian Autonomous Foreign Exchange Market (NAFEM)

More job losses expected as another foreign company announces plan to leave Nigeria, gives reasons

More job losses expected as another foreign company announces plan to leave Nigeria, gives reasons

Industry

a year ago

South African grocery retailer Pick n Pay has decided to leave Nigeria, less than five years after it announced with excitement that it is investing in Nigeria.

Dave Ibemere