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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

CBN gives new exchange rates as naira bounces back against British pound

CBN gives new exchange rates as naira bounces back against British pound

Money

a year ago

Good news as customs resells seized petrol at discounted price to Nigerians

Good news as customs resells seized petrol at discounted price to Nigerians

Energy

a year ago

N1,561/$: Naira depreciates again against US dollar, traders quote new exchange rate

N1,561/$: Naira depreciates again against US dollar, traders quote new exchange rate

Money

a year ago

“There will be a reshuffle”: Prophet Samuel predicts brighter future for Nigeria after July

“There will be a reshuffle”: Prophet Samuel predicts brighter future for Nigeria after July

Economy

a year ago

CAC to cancel certificates of over 4,000 BDCs after CBN’s decision, gives deadline

CAC to cancel certificates of over 4,000 BDCs after CBN’s decision, gives deadline

Money

2 years ago

Air Peace announces full booking for London as another airline gets approval to begin operation

Air Peace announces full booking for London as another airline gets approval to begin operation

Industry

2 years ago

CBN releases phone numbers and email for Nigerians to submit unresolved banking complaints

CBN releases phone numbers and email for Nigerians to submit unresolved banking complaints

Money

2 years ago

The CBN has launched new complaint channels—phone numbers and online portals—for bank customers to submit grievances, enhancing accountability in the banking sector.

After announcing new tariff for customers, electricity company increases workers' salary

After announcing new tariff for customers, electricity company increases workers' salary

Energy

2 years ago

Eko Electricity Distribution Company has approved a 20% cost of living adjustment for its employees, effective July 2024, to support their financial stability.

Traders quote new exchange rate as naira crashes again against US dollar, pound, euro

Traders quote new exchange rate as naira crashes again against US dollar, pound, euro

Money

2 years ago

Nigerian currency, the naira, depreciated against the United States Dollar, British pound sterling, and euro in the official and official foreign exchange markets

FAAN declares 19 airports in Nigeria unviable as another one gets ready to begin operation

FAAN declares 19 airports in Nigeria unviable as another one gets ready to begin operation

Industry

2 years ago

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) managing director, Olubunmi Kuku, has revealed that out of 22 airports in Nigeria, only 3 are unviable.

Meta monetization features: Content creators to earn from Facebook, Instagram

Meta monetization features: Content creators to earn from Facebook, Instagram

Money

2 years ago

Facebook's monetization system is complex, involving ad revenue sharing and programs like earnings varying by engagement, demographics, and ad bids.

Nigeria Customs announces new dollar exchange rate to clear goods at ports

Nigeria Customs announces new dollar exchange rate to clear goods at ports

Money

2 years ago

The Central Bank of Nigeria has decided to increase the foreign exchange rates for cargo clearance in Nigerian ports as the naira depreciated against the dollar.

Nigerians react as filling stations sell fuel at new price in Abuja, others, NNPC gives explanation

Nigerians react as filling stations sell fuel at new price in Abuja, others, NNPC gives explanation

Energy

2 years ago

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited has begun making efforts to address the scarcity of petrol, as prices have risen above N1,000 per litre.

More competition as another bank set to begin operations in Nigeria, founder gives launch date

More competition as another bank set to begin operations in Nigeria, founder gives launch date

Money

2 years ago

Zylus Group International is set to launch Retrust Microfinance Bank, aiming to enhance financial inclusion and support local economic growth in Nigeria.

NNPC extends closing time for filling stations as private depot increases petrol price

NNPC extends closing time for filling stations as private depot increases petrol price

Energy

2 years ago

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) has asked all filling stations to close at late daily to manage fuel scarcity, and increase distribution.

Dave Ibemere