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.

4589 articles published since 20 Sep 2021

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“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

Data shows Nigeria's top 3 richest men make over N430bn every day in January 2024

Data shows Nigeria's top 3 richest men make over N430bn every day in January 2024

Money

a year ago

As Naira hits N1,500, BDC operators shut down business, give reasons

As Naira hits N1,500, BDC operators shut down business, give reasons

Money

a year ago

After DStv, YouTube removes TB Joshua’s Emmanuel TV channel, gives reason, BBC reacts

After DStv, YouTube removes TB Joshua’s Emmanuel TV channel, gives reason, BBC reacts

Technology

a year ago

“Do it or get suspended”: CBN sets limits on Access, GTB, Zenith, others dollar account balance

“Do it or get suspended”: CBN sets limits on Access, GTB, Zenith, others dollar account balance

Money

a year ago

“It is not falling”: Nigerians react as Naira exchanges at N1,500/$, Pounds, Euro set new rate

“It is not falling”: Nigerians react as Naira exchanges at N1,500/$, Pounds, Euro set new rate

Money

a year ago

CBN sends strong message to FX dealer as Naira hit lowest level against US dollar at official market

CBN sends strong message to FX dealer as Naira hit lowest level against US dollar at official market

Money

a year ago

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has a message for forex dealers as naira at the official and unofficial foreign exchange market against US dollar.

Nigerian Bank announces new features to secure customers’ accounts, alert users on new codes

Nigerian Bank announces new features to secure customers’ accounts, alert users on new codes

Money

a year ago

Nigerian financial technology companies, Opay have announced new security features to customers' accounts in response to fraud alerts and CBN directives.

Nigerian billionaire Femi Otedola sells N399m worth of Geregu shares

Nigerian billionaire Femi Otedola sells N399m worth of Geregu shares

Capital Market

a year ago

Serial investor and Nigerian billionaire Femi Otedola has decided to make some cash by selling some of his shares in Geregu Powers through another company.

List of 10 countries in Europe, others Nigerians can invest and become citizens in days

List of 10 countries in Europe, others Nigerians can invest and become citizens in days

Industry

a year ago

Nigerians looking for an easier international travel experience can invest in having a second passport and there are 10 countries willing to make it happen in days.

“Control things with your mind”: Elon Musk lists benefits as company implants chip in human brain

“Control things with your mind”: Elon Musk lists benefits as company implants chip in human brain

Technology

a year ago

Neuralink, the company owned by Elon Musk has successfully implanted chip in human brain implants and hopes to help people with hearing and vision loss.

EFCC agrees with BDCs to spoil black market rate as one dollar sells for over N1,400

EFCC agrees with BDCs to spoil black market rate as one dollar sells for over N1,400

Money

a year ago

The Association of Bureaux De Change Operators of Nigeria (ABCON and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) team up to crash dollar.

Like Canada, UK, Australia announces new visa rules plan for Nigerians, others

Like Canada, UK, Australia announces new visa rules plan for Nigerians, others

Money

a year ago

Just like Canada and the United Kingdom, the Australian government is now working on stricter visa rules to reduce the number of immigrants coming into the country.

No more N10k: Cost of cooking gas increases again, report shows cheapest, highest prices

No more N10k: Cost of cooking gas increases again, report shows cheapest, highest prices

Industry

a year ago

According to the National Bureau of Statistics the average price of cooking gas has increased again leaving more Nigerian households left with looking for options.

Debt, GDP: PwC lists Seven trends that will shape Nigeria’s economy in 2024

Debt, GDP: PwC lists Seven trends that will shape Nigeria’s economy in 2024

Money

a year ago

PwC Nigeria, a professional services firm, has released its economic outlook report which highlights the key trends that will shape Nigeria’s economy.

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