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.

4590 articles published since 20 Sep 2021

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Apply: NNPCL ready to hand over PH refinery to private operator, opens application portal

Apply: NNPCL ready to hand over PH refinery to private operator, opens application portal

Economy

a year ago

“What’s the problem?”: Moghalu speaks on CBN’s staff relocation plan from Abuja to Lagos

“What’s the problem?”: Moghalu speaks on CBN’s staff relocation plan from Abuja to Lagos

Money

a year ago

Nigerian bank assures customers of smooth operations as CBN sacks, appoints new MD

Nigerian bank assures customers of smooth operations as CBN sacks, appoints new MD

Money

a year ago

Trouble ahead as foreign airlines operating in Nigeria threaten strike, give reasons

Trouble ahead as foreign airlines operating in Nigeria threaten strike, give reasons

Economy

a year ago

Super Eagles target N6bn top prize as CAF budgets over N30bn for AFCON 2024 8 finalists

Super Eagles target N6bn top prize as CAF budgets over N30bn for AFCON 2024 8 finalists

Money

a year ago

Expert offers solutions as Kogi, Lagos lead list of Nigeria’s 10 most expensive states to live

Expert offers solutions as Kogi, Lagos lead list of Nigeria’s 10 most expensive states to live

Economy

a year ago

“Apply with the link”: Canada reopens two programmes for Nigerians to relocate with family permanently

“Apply with the link”: Canada reopens two programmes for Nigerians to relocate with family permanently

Economy

a year ago

The Canadian government has reopened previously closed opportunities for foreigners, including Nigerians, who are ready to relocate with their families and work.

CBN announces over 200% surge in eNaira circulation as banks, fintech plans new digital currency

CBN announces over 200% surge in eNaira circulation as banks, fintech plans new digital currency

Money

a year ago

The Central Bank of Nigeria has provided insight into how Nigerians use its digital currency called eNaira amid rising cash scarcity across the country.

Zenith, GTB lead list of Nigeria’s most valuable commercial banks in 2024

Zenith, GTB lead list of Nigeria’s most valuable commercial banks in 2024

Money

a year ago

Nigeria's most valuable commercial banks listed on the Nigerian stock exchange as of the start of 2024 has been revealed, with Zenith and GTB on top.

Nigerian bank sends message to customers on deposits as CBN sacks all its directors

Nigerian bank sends message to customers on deposits as CBN sacks all its directors

Money

a year ago

The Central Bank of Nigeria has decided to sack all directors of three Nigerian banks, raising concerns among customers about the safety of their deposits.

Hours after donating N1bn to Lagos, Femi Otedola becomes 4th richest man in Nigeria

Hours after donating N1bn to Lagos, Femi Otedola becomes 4th richest man in Nigeria

Money

a year ago

Femi Otedola has regained his position in the list of richest men in the world following the strong performance of his investments in Geregu Powers, First Bank.

Mike Adenuga's net worth rises, overtakes Rabiu as second richest man in Nigeria

Mike Adenuga's net worth rises, overtakes Rabiu as second richest man in Nigeria

Money

a year ago

Mike Adenuga the owner of telecommunication company Globacom has reclaimed his position as the richest man in Nigeria after long months of being third.

Dangote makes over N217bn in 24 hours, jumps past 56 billionaires in world ranking

Dangote makes over N217bn in 24 hours, jumps past 56 billionaires in world ranking

Money

a year ago

Aliko Dangote is now very close to returning to the list of top 100 richest men in the world following the bullish trend of Nigeria's stock exchange.

“Cash is evil”: Oduwacoin founder lists benefits of CBN's decision to lift ban on crypto transaction

“Cash is evil”: Oduwacoin founder lists benefits of CBN's decision to lift ban on crypto transaction

Money

a year ago

Bright Enabulele, co-founder Oduwacoin, has reacted to the decision of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to lift the ban on cryptocurrency transactions in Nigeria.

Apply now: FG opens application portal for humanitarian job, invites Nigerians ready to work

Apply now: FG opens application portal for humanitarian job, invites Nigerians ready to work

Economy

a year ago

The federal government has announced that it is accepting applications from Nigerians for its Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation in Plateau.

Dave Ibemere