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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

Author's articles

Naira appreciates massively against US dollar to new exchange rate

Naira appreciates massively against US dollar to new exchange rate

Money

a year ago

Marketers respond to allegations as Dangote petrol pump price emerge

Marketers respond to allegations as Dangote petrol pump price emerge

Energy

a year ago

Dangote petrol prices emerge as NNPC trucks load product

Dangote petrol prices emerge as NNPC trucks load product

Energy

a year ago

Photos: Over 100 NNPC trucks storm Dangote refinery to commence lifting of petrol

Photos: Over 100 NNPC trucks storm Dangote refinery to commence lifting of petrol

Energy

a year ago

Updated: Access, UBA, zenith, GTB, Ecobank other banks to shut branches nationwide, give reasons

Updated: Access, UBA, zenith, GTB, Ecobank other banks to shut branches nationwide, give reasons

Money

a year ago

FG says Dangote refinery to sell petrol only to NNPCL, gives reasons

FG says Dangote refinery to sell petrol only to NNPCL, gives reasons

Energy

a year ago

Analyst praises FIRS boss as agency surpasses revenue target in Q1 2024

Analyst praises FIRS boss as agency surpasses revenue target in Q1 2024

Economy

a year ago

The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has exceeded its first-quarter 2024 revenue target as analyst credits the achievement to Chairman Dr. Zacch Adedeji.

CBN issues new rules for POS operators as withdrawal and deposit fee change

CBN issues new rules for POS operators as withdrawal and deposit fee change

Money

a year ago

The Central Bank of Nigeria has issued instructions to Point of Sale operators and Payment Service Banks in a bid to better track the daily transactions.

POS operators increase withdrawal, deposit fees as fintechs begin N50 EMTL charges

POS operators increase withdrawal, deposit fees as fintechs begin N50 EMTL charges

Technology

a year ago

The federal government has ordered Moniepoint, Palmpay, and other fintech companies to charge N50 on customers' accounts, which could lead to new PoS charges.

New exchange rate as naira reverses gain, crashes by over N90 against US dollar in 24 hours

New exchange rate as naira reverses gain, crashes by over N90 against US dollar in 24 hours

Money

a year ago

Nigerian currency has lost more value against the United States dollar in the foreign exchange markets despite the recent intervention from the CBN.

“Don’t miss out”: FG announces locations in 5 states to convert petrol vehicles to CNG for free

“Don’t miss out”: FG announces locations in 5 states to convert petrol vehicles to CNG for free

Industry

a year ago

The Presidential Compressed Natural Gas Initiative (PCNGi) has kicked off the free conversion of petrol and diesel-powered vehicles to run on Compressed Natural Gas.

Big boost for Naira as Nigeria’s foreign reserves rise by $490m after FG’s action

Big boost for Naira as Nigeria’s foreign reserves rise by $490m after FG’s action

Money

a year ago

The Central Bank of Nigeria has revealed that Nigeria’s foreign reserves have increased following a successful $500m bond issuance, a big boost for the naira.

“We struggle to sell”: Dangote Refinery accuses oil marketers of low patronage, takes action

“We struggle to sell”: Dangote Refinery accuses oil marketers of low patronage, takes action

Energy

a year ago

Dangote Refinery has revealed that oil marketers are not patronising it because products from the refinery are cheaper compared to those imported from abroad.

NUPRC speaks on approving sale of Shell assets to four Nigerian firms for $1.3bn

NUPRC speaks on approving sale of Shell assets to four Nigerian firms for $1.3bn

Energy

a year ago

The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has reacted to reports that it approved the sale of shell assets to Renaissance Consortium.

Nigeria sold N14trn worth of crude oil in 3 months, 10 countries emerge as biggest customers

Nigeria sold N14trn worth of crude oil in 3 months, 10 countries emerge as biggest customers

Economy

a year ago

The National Bureau of Statistics has revealed that the federal government of Nigeria, through NNPC, made over N14 trillion from crude oil in three months.

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