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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

Author's articles

After opening new branch, LOTUS bank clinches 2 awards for innovation, ethical practice

After opening new branch, LOTUS bank clinches 2 awards for innovation, ethical practice

Money

a year ago

Filling stations speaks on new fuel price, complains of low patronage

Filling stations speaks on new fuel price, complains of low patronage

Money

a year ago

Traders increase price for bag of rice as Christmas celebration draws closer

Traders increase price for bag of rice as Christmas celebration draws closer

Industry

a year ago

Air Peace advises Nigerians after rumours of 100% increase in ticket prices from November 1

Air Peace advises Nigerians after rumours of 100% increase in ticket prices from November 1

Industry

a year ago

Again, CBN increases Customs exchange rate to clear imported goods

Again, CBN increases Customs exchange rate to clear imported goods

Money

a year ago

Full list: New ranking for Nigeria in List of 10 African countries with lowest fuel prices

Full list: New ranking for Nigeria in List of 10 African countries with lowest fuel prices

Economy

a year ago

Relief for customers as GTBank opens all branches weekend, sets closing time

Relief for customers as GTBank opens all branches weekend, sets closing time

Industry

a year ago

Guaranty Trust Bank has announced that all branches will be open on Saturday and Sunday as a way of offering support to customers affected by the system upgrade

Marketers gives reasons as 42 million liters of imported fuel set to arrive Nigeria

Marketers gives reasons as 42 million liters of imported fuel set to arrive Nigeria

Energy

a year ago

Petroleum marketers have disclosed that 42 million litres of imported petrol are on the way and have explained their reasons for choosing to import.

New exchange rates as Naira gains against dollar, euro, pound sterling in official market

New exchange rates as Naira gains against dollar, euro, pound sterling in official market

Money

a year ago

The naira recorded a strong performance against the US dollar, pound, and euro in the Nigerian Autonomous Foreign Exchange Market but lost value in the black market.

Dangote refinery achieves another record in petrol supply after receiving crude from NNPC

Dangote refinery achieves another record in petrol supply after receiving crude from NNPC

Energy

a year ago

The Dangote Refinery's has for the first time recorded its first shipment of petrol into the Nigerian market by sea after receiving crude from NNPC limited.

Nigerians to be affected as Canada makes changes to foreign workers' visa rules

Nigerians to be affected as Canada makes changes to foreign workers' visa rules

Industry

a year ago

The Canadian government is working towards implementing new rules that will reduce companies trying to employ foreign workers, including Nigerians.

Lagos govt launches initiative to boost GDP, tourism, gives Details

Lagos govt launches initiative to boost GDP, tourism, gives Details

Economy

a year ago

The Lagos state government has again taken a bold step to improve tourism and boost its gross domestic product (GDP). The latest move targets cultural heritage.

IMF responds to claims it directed President Tinubu to remove fuel subsidy, devalue naira

IMF responds to claims it directed President Tinubu to remove fuel subsidy, devalue naira

Economy

a year ago

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has responded to claims it advised President Tinubu to remove the fuel subsidy and devalue the naira, clarifying its role.

First Bank clarifies system migration, assures customers of uninterrupted banking service

First Bank clarifies system migration, assures customers of uninterrupted banking service

Money

a year ago

FirstBank has provided clarification on the upcoming system migration, clarifying that the transition will solely affect vendor platforms and not banking services.

CBN makes final decision old naira notes after Reps Dec 31 deadline instruction

CBN makes final decision old naira notes after Reps Dec 31 deadline instruction

Money

a year ago

The Central Bank of Nigeria has responded to the House of Representatives call for the old naira notes to be replaced quickly before December 31, 2024.

Dave Ibemere