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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.

5493 articles published since 20 Sep 2021

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New cement price helps Dangote, BUA, Lafarge record over N2trn revenue in six months

New cement price helps Dangote, BUA, Lafarge record over N2trn revenue in six months

Industry

a year ago

Nigerians react as NCC denies approving hike in call, data tariffs of MTN, Glo, Airtel, Others

Nigerians react as NCC denies approving hike in call, data tariffs of MTN, Glo, Airtel, Others

Technology

a year ago

Another airline begins direct Abuja flight, set to rival Air Peace, Aero, others with new aircraft

Another airline begins direct Abuja flight, set to rival Air Peace, Aero, others with new aircraft

Industry

a year ago

CBN adjusts new exchange rates as naira appreciates by 0.6% against US dollar in official market

CBN adjusts new exchange rates as naira appreciates by 0.6% against US dollar in official market

Money

a year ago

Dangote overtakes 7 world billionaires, regains top position as Africa’s richest man

Dangote overtakes 7 world billionaires, regains top position as Africa’s richest man

Money

a year ago

Nigeria begins sale of new type of crude oil, gets first customer

Nigeria begins sale of new type of crude oil, gets first customer

Money

a year ago

Another Nigerian bank sets to begin operations, CEO speaks on plans, confirms launch date

Another Nigerian bank sets to begin operations, CEO speaks on plans, confirms launch date

Money

a year ago

There is new competition for OPay, Kuda, Moniepoint, and other traditional banks as the Central Bank of Nigeria approves the license of another bank.

Nigerian bank sends message to customers after Tinubu’s address on nationwide protest

Nigerian bank sends message to customers after Tinubu’s address on nationwide protest

Money

a year ago

Nigerian banks, including Ecobank, have started reopening their branches after closing them due to protests that resulted in loss of lives and damage to properties.

Phones, cars, other imported items to get more expensive as CBN raises customs exchange rate again

Phones, cars, other imported items to get more expensive as CBN raises customs exchange rate again

Industry

a year ago

The Central Bank of Nigeria has adjusted the customs exchange rate for cargo clearances at Nigeria's ports and airports as naira depreciates against the dollar.

CBN updates all exchange rates as naira crashes against dollar as banks react to hunger protests

CBN updates all exchange rates as naira crashes against dollar as banks react to hunger protests

Money

a year ago

The Nigerian currency has again depreciated in official and unofficial foreign exchange markets amid ongoing protests under the EndBadGovernance campaign.

Hunger protest: Tinubu unveils 15 major economic achievements of his administration

Hunger protest: Tinubu unveils 15 major economic achievements of his administration

Economy

a year ago

President Bola Tinubu has provided insights into his administration's efforts to address the economic challenges faced by Nigerians amid ongoing nationwide protests.

Alton debunks any approval for MTN, Glo, other telcos to increase call, data tariff

Alton debunks any approval for MTN, Glo, other telcos to increase call, data tariff

Technology

a year ago

ALTON Chairman Gbenga Adebayo clarified that reports of the NCC approving tariff increases for telecom companies affecting voice calls, data, and SMS are false.

Good news: UK govt pauses new salary requirement for family visa application

Good news: UK govt pauses new salary requirement for family visa application

Industry

a year ago

The UK government has decided to pause its plan to raise the family visa income threshold for Nigerians and others looking to apply for family visas.

“You will not be able to cancel”: US embassy issues new instruction for Nigerians seeking visa

“You will not be able to cancel”: US embassy issues new instruction for Nigerians seeking visa

Industry

a year ago

The US Embassy in Nigeria has announced plans to transition to a new visa services provider on August 26, requiring applicants to create new accounts.

“We regret to inform you”: Nigerian airline suspends operation, cancels all flights, gives reasons

“We regret to inform you”: Nigerian airline suspends operation, cancels all flights, gives reasons

Industry

a year ago

Max Air has announced that it will be suspending its operations indefinitely as protests become violent in different states, especially in the Northern region.

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