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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.

5500 articles published since 20 Sep 2021

Author's articles

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

New report shows Edo leads list of 10 states with highest food prices in Nigeria

New report shows Edo leads list of 10 states with highest food prices in Nigeria

Economy

a year ago

NNPC replies as Dangote says govt ownership in his refinery only 7.2 per cent

NNPC replies as Dangote says govt ownership in his refinery only 7.2 per cent

Energy

a year ago

Aliko Dangote confirms date refinery will begin sale of petrol to Nigerians

Aliko Dangote confirms date refinery will begin sale of petrol to Nigerians

Energy

a year ago

“I sold my London House”: Dangote gives reasons for living in rented apartments

“I sold my London House”: Dangote gives reasons for living in rented apartments

Industry

a year ago

World Bank invites Nigerians to apply for its young professionals programme

World Bank invites Nigerians to apply for its young professionals programme

Industry

a year ago

NDIC clarifies delay in refunding some Heritage Bank customers

NDIC clarifies delay in refunding some Heritage Bank customers

Money

a year ago

The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) has addressed the ongoing delays in processing refunds to customers of Heritage Bank, following the CBN.

Naira reverses gain, falls by N71.91 in 24 hours against US dollar, traders give new exchange rate

Naira reverses gain, falls by N71.91 in 24 hours against US dollar, traders give new exchange rate

Money

a year ago

The Nigerian currency continued its decline against the United States Dollar on the Nigerian Autonomous Foreign Exchange Market despite CBN intervention.

Guinness Nigeria MD speaks on reported plans to leave Nigeria as another company takes over

Guinness Nigeria MD speaks on reported plans to leave Nigeria as another company takes over

Industry

a year ago

Guinness Nigeria Plc reiterates its commitment to operating in Nigeria, despite forex challenges and Diageo's sale of its majority stake to Tolaram.

Top 10 highest-paid CEOs in Nigeria and how much they earn emerges

Top 10 highest-paid CEOs in Nigeria and how much they earn emerges

Industry

a year ago

The latest ranking of the top 10 highest-paid Chief Executive Officers in 2023 and how much they earned is led by Zenith Bank's Chief Executive Officer.

CBN moves to crash dollar, sells over $122m to 46 authorised dealers, new exchange rate emerges

CBN moves to crash dollar, sells over $122m to 46 authorised dealers, new exchange rate emerges

Money

a year ago

The Central Bank of Nigeria has sold $122.67m to 46 authorised dealers to boost forex liquidity and support currency value after a sharp depreciation.

“Delete immediately”: FG alerts Nigerians using Android phones on malware stealing banking data

“Delete immediately”: FG alerts Nigerians using Android phones on malware stealing banking data

Technology

a year ago

NgCERT is warning Nigerians about the Anatsa banking trojan malware, which steals financial data by bypassing security and displaying fake login screens.

Full list: FG releases locations Nigerians can convert petrol cars for free to buy cheap fuel

Full list: FG releases locations Nigerians can convert petrol cars for free to buy cheap fuel

Economy

a year ago

The federal government is determined to ensure more Nigerians use CNG as fuel and has offered 24 locations for motorists to covert petrol-power vehicles.

CBN announces new management for NSMPS as Tinubu sacks ‘Buhari’s in-law’, 4 others

CBN announces new management for NSMPS as Tinubu sacks ‘Buhari’s in-law’, 4 others

Money

a year ago

The CBN has sacked the executive management of the Nigerian Security Printing and Minting Plc, which includes Buhari's in-law, and made new appointments.

Nigerian bank announces dates, time ATM, POS, transfers will not work, gives reason

Nigerian bank announces dates, time ATM, POS, transfers will not work, gives reason

Money

a year ago

Ecobank has announced a two-day temporary service disruption due to system maintenance aimed at enhancing the banking experience for its customers.

Dave Ibemere