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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.

5479 articles published since 20 Sep 2021

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Just like cooking gas: marketers hike kerosene prices, 3 states hit hardest

Just like cooking gas: marketers hike kerosene prices, 3 states hit hardest

Energy

a year ago

New diesel prices emerge at filling stations, 10 states the most expensive

New diesel prices emerge at filling stations, 10 states the most expensive

Energy

a year ago

Aliko Dangote drops plans to buy Arsenal Football Club, shares regrets, reasons

Aliko Dangote drops plans to buy Arsenal Football Club, shares regrets, reasons

Energy

a year ago

Refinery owners react as new Dangote petrol prices emerge, fuel imports continue

Refinery owners react as new Dangote petrol prices emerge, fuel imports continue

Energy

a year ago

Full list: Nigerians to buy NNPCL shares, other government-owned enterprises

Full list: Nigerians to buy NNPCL shares, other government-owned enterprises

Energy

a year ago

“I am proud: Pikolo congratulates Monday Okpebholo on his election as governor of Edo State

“I am proud: Pikolo congratulates Monday Okpebholo on his election as governor of Edo State

Politics

a year ago

N830/litre: Full list of 10 cheapest states to buy petrol as NNPC slashes Dangote petrol price

N830/litre: Full list of 10 cheapest states to buy petrol as NNPC slashes Dangote petrol price

Economy

a year ago

The National Bureau of Statistics has released new data showing which Nigerian states have cheaper petrol prices as NNPCL slashes the price of Dangote petrol.

Again, dollar crashes against naira, CBN updates 9 currencies' exchange rates

Again, dollar crashes against naira, CBN updates 9 currencies' exchange rates

Money

a year ago

The Naira has appreciated in value against the US dollar in the official market ahead of the Central Bank of Nigeria's Monetary Policy Committee decision date.

Edo State governorship election 2024: the economy jobs awaiting next governor

Edo State governorship election 2024: the economy jobs awaiting next governor

Economy

a year ago

Edo State residents are casting their votes for what they want in the next governor, but the new leadership has work to do to ensure life is easier.

“I know you are hungry”: Tinubu sends message to Nigerians on plans for Nigerian economy, advises

“I know you are hungry”: Tinubu sends message to Nigerians on plans for Nigerian economy, advises

Economy

a year ago

President Bola Tinubu has called for patience from Nigerians and promised that he is working towards alleviating the current economic situations.

CBN clarifies cybersecurity levy on banks customers’ savings, current account

CBN clarifies cybersecurity levy on banks customers’ savings, current account

Money

a year ago

The CBN has clarified its Monetary Policy Circular and has removed it from its website while confirming that the cybersecurity levy remains suspended.

No more N1,539: CBN releases new exchange rates for dollar, pound, euro after US govt's decision

No more N1,539: CBN releases new exchange rates for dollar, pound, euro after US govt's decision

Money

a year ago

The Naira has depreciated in value against the US dollar in the official market but recorded an improvement in the black market ahead of the CBN MPC meeting.

Tinubu reacts as Coca-Cola announces plans to invest $1 billion in Nigeria over five years

Tinubu reacts as Coca-Cola announces plans to invest $1 billion in Nigeria over five years

Economy

a year ago

President Bola Tinubu has reacted to the announcement of Coca-Cola Hellenic Bottling Company (CCHBC) plans to invest over $1 billion in Nigeria over 5 years.

N1,544/$: CBN to respond as US government’s decision gives hope for Naira recovery

N1,544/$: CBN to respond as US government’s decision gives hope for Naira recovery

Money

a year ago

There is strong optimism for naira recovery in the foreign exchange market against the US dollar following decision taken by the US Federal Reserves.

“Dear customer”: Nigerian bank alerts customers of network issues, funds transfer, POS affected

“Dear customer”: Nigerian bank alerts customers of network issues, funds transfer, POS affected

Money

a year ago

Ecobank Nigeria has announced network challenges affecting funds transfers and Point of Sale transactions and has apologized to its customers for the inconvenience.

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