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.

4588 articles published since 20 Sep 2021

Author's articles

CBN governor confirms plans to create a new bank, streamline number of BDC operators in Nigeria

CBN governor confirms plans to create a new bank, streamline number of BDC operators in Nigeria

Money

a year ago

UK govt introduces new English language test rules for Nigerians applying for work, study visas

UK govt introduces new English language test rules for Nigerians applying for work, study visas

Industry

a year ago

Naira ranks high on list of 14 worst-performing currencies in the world against US dollar in 2024

Naira ranks high on list of 14 worst-performing currencies in the world against US dollar in 2024

Money

a year ago

Access, GTB, zenith, others’ charges on customers for borrowing as CBN stops CRR debits

Access, GTB, zenith, others’ charges on customers for borrowing as CBN stops CRR debits

Money

a year ago

Nigerian University explains decision to charge school fees in dollars

Nigerian University explains decision to charge school fees in dollars

Money

a year ago

Good news: CBN efforts is working as Naira's value rises by 1.8% as forex supply increases

Good news: CBN efforts is working as Naira's value rises by 1.8% as forex supply increases

Money

a year ago

After South Africa, another African country rejects Elon Musk’s Starlink internet application

After South Africa, another African country rejects Elon Musk’s Starlink internet application

Technology

a year ago

The satellite internet company Starlink, owned by Elon Musk, dreams of providing its service across the world but continues to hit roadblocks in Nigeria.

“We have reached agreement”: Another Nigerian international Airport to resume operation this week

“We have reached agreement”: Another Nigerian international Airport to resume operation this week

Industry

a year ago

Sir Ahmadu Bello International Airport, Kebbi, is set to resume operations as the state government reaches an agreement with the previous airline operator.

CBN stops daily CRR debits of access, GTB, UBA, Zenith, other banks' account

CBN stops daily CRR debits of access, GTB, UBA, Zenith, other banks' account

Money

a year ago

The Central Bank of Nigeria has decided to stop banks' cash reserve ratio to boost the availability of funds for Nigerian banks to lend more to customers.

CBN, FG deny reported plan to convert domiciliary accounts holdings to naira

CBN, FG deny reported plan to convert domiciliary accounts holdings to naira

Money

a year ago

The Nigerian government has reacted to reports that it is targeting domiciliary account holders in Nigeria to help save the naira from further depreciation.

Nigeria Customs increases exchange rate for importers to clear goods at ports

Nigeria Customs increases exchange rate for importers to clear goods at ports

Industry

a year ago

The Nigeria Customs Service has once again announced an increase in the exchange rate that importers will pay to clear their cargos at all the nation's ports.

CBN stops access, GTB, zenith, UBA, others from international money transfer services

CBN stops access, GTB, zenith, UBA, others from international money transfer services

Money

a year ago

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has a new instruction for banks and financial technology companies (fintechs) on international money transfer services.

"We have a solution": ABCON makes new proposal to CBN to save naira from further depreciation

"We have a solution": ABCON makes new proposal to CBN to save naira from further depreciation

Money

a year ago

The president of the Association of Bureau De Change of Nigeria, Aminu Gwadebe, has offered to work with the Central Bank of Nigeria to find a solution to the naira.

No more N1,500/$: Naira bounces back, rises by over N160 against US dollar in hours

No more N1,500/$: Naira bounces back, rises by over N160 against US dollar in hours

Money

a year ago

The Naira has recorded a massive gain against the US dollar in the last few hours in the peer-to-peer and parallel markets of the foreign exchange market

“Apply now”: After buying 2 banks, Access Bank announces 2024 job vacancies for qualified Nigerians

“Apply now”: After buying 2 banks, Access Bank announces 2024 job vacancies for qualified Nigerians

Money

a year ago

Access Bank has announced new openings for Nigerian graduates in four divisions with a promise to be fair to everyone without any preferential treatment.

Dave Ibemere