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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.

5499 articles published since 20 Sep 2021

Author's articles

Good News: CBN Crashes Dollar, Sets Exchange Rate for BDCs

Good News: CBN Crashes Dollar, Sets Exchange Rate for BDCs

Money

a year ago

Black market traders quote new dollar exchange rate, CBN fights back

Black market traders quote new dollar exchange rate, CBN fights back

Money

a year ago

CBN updates customs exchange rate, importers to pay more to clear goods at airports, ports

CBN updates customs exchange rate, importers to pay more to clear goods at airports, ports

Maritime

a year ago

Dangote gives reasons fuel prices will remain high, exposes forces behind it

Dangote gives reasons fuel prices will remain high, exposes forces behind it

Energy

a year ago

Nigeria’s newest bank to raise N200bn after opening first branch, CBN sets deadline

Nigeria’s newest bank to raise N200bn after opening first branch, CBN sets deadline

Money

a year ago

Filling stations may adjust fuel pumps prices again, marketers give reasons

Filling stations may adjust fuel pumps prices again, marketers give reasons

Energy

a year ago

Big boost for naira as Nigeria’s foreign exchange market records high dollar inflow

Big boost for naira as Nigeria’s foreign exchange market records high dollar inflow

Money

a year ago

The CBN has provided a breakdown of how the Nigerian economy witnessed an increase in the supply of forex, and there is hope it will help improve naira rate.

CBN updates pound, euro new exchange rates as naira hit new low against dollar

CBN updates pound, euro new exchange rates as naira hit new low against dollar

Money

a year ago

The Central Bank of Nigeria said the value of the naira has depreciated against the British pound and also the euro in the official foreign exchange market.

N640k visa fee: UAE releases 5 must-have requirements for Nigerians to obtain visa

N640k visa fee: UAE releases 5 must-have requirements for Nigerians to obtain visa

Money

a year ago

Nigerians can now apply for a visa to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), following a new agreement and adjustments to requirements, including visa fees.

“It won’t work”: WhatsApp to end support for selected iPhones and Android devices from October

“It won’t work”: WhatsApp to end support for selected iPhones and Android devices from October

Technology

a year ago

WhatsApp is set to end support for some iPhones and Android devices, advising users with older operating systems to upgrade for continued usage and security.

“This will be achieved”: NNPC boss confirms date Nigeria will begin export of petroleum products

“This will be achieved”: NNPC boss confirms date Nigeria will begin export of petroleum products

Energy

a year ago

Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) will begin exporting petroleum products by December 2024 as more government refineries begin to work.

N1,600/$1: New exchange rate as Naira crashes against US dollar

N1,600/$1: New exchange rate as Naira crashes against US dollar

Money

a year ago

There is mounting pressure on the Central Bank of Nigeria as the naira crashes to near N1,600 against US dollar in the official foreign exchange.

Reactions as police arrest crypto ‘billionaire’ trader ‘Blord’ Linus, lists offences

Reactions as police arrest crypto ‘billionaire’ trader ‘Blord’ Linus, lists offences

Technology

a year ago

The Nigeria Police Force have arrested cryptocurrency billionaire Linus Williams, known as BLord, for various offences carried out by his companies.

Nigerians rush to FG's designated locations for free conversion of petrol vehicles to CNG

Nigerians rush to FG's designated locations for free conversion of petrol vehicles to CNG

Industry

a year ago

Nigerians are rushing to CNG conversion centres as a government initiative offers them a chance to complete conversions for free, easing the financial burden.

After Dangote, another refinery gets ready to begin fuel production, undergoes licensing

After Dangote, another refinery gets ready to begin fuel production, undergoes licensing

Economy

a year ago

The Port Harcourt Refining Company is almost ready to join Dangote Refinery in beginning the production of petroleum products, including diesel for Nigerians to buy.

Dave Ibemere