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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

“It was impossible”: NNPC gives reasons for scarcity as filling stations adjust petrol pump price

“It was impossible”: NNPC gives reasons for scarcity as filling stations adjust petrol pump price

Energy

2 years ago

NNPC partner gives reason CNG price will crash, as more Nigerians convert cars

NNPC partner gives reason CNG price will crash, as more Nigerians convert cars

Energy

2 years ago

Dangote refinery confirms date for release of petroleum product for Nigerians to buy

Dangote refinery confirms date for release of petroleum product for Nigerians to buy

Energy

2 years ago

Filling stations sell fuel at new price as scarcity spreads, marketers explain situation

Filling stations sell fuel at new price as scarcity spreads, marketers explain situation

Money

2 years ago

OPay speaks on customers' deposits as NDIC increases insured funds up to N5 million

OPay speaks on customers' deposits as NDIC increases insured funds up to N5 million

Money

2 years ago

Federal High Court sets new date for CAC, AMMBAN POS registration case

Federal High Court sets new date for CAC, AMMBAN POS registration case

Money

2 years ago

New exchange rate as naira bounces back against US dollar at official forex market

New exchange rate as naira bounces back against US dollar at official forex market

Money

2 years ago

The Nigerian currency has recorded a significant gain against the United States dollar in the official Nigerian Autonomous Foreign Exchange Market (NAFEM).

Federal government earns over N78 billion from electronic transfer levy, distributes funds

Federal government earns over N78 billion from electronic transfer levy, distributes funds

Money

2 years ago

The Nigerian government has earned about N78 billion from Electronic Transfer Levy in the first few months of 2024, and the funds were shared among 3 tiers.

CAC announces new deadline for POS registration, banks get instruction to block accounts

CAC announces new deadline for POS registration, banks get instruction to block accounts

Money

2 years ago

The CAC extends the deadline for PoS operators to register their businesses to August 31. Non-compliance may result in account suspension or closure.

Oil marketers give reasons for fuel scarcity as filling stations adjust pumps to new price

Oil marketers give reasons for fuel scarcity as filling stations adjust pumps to new price

Energy

2 years ago

Filling stations across Nigeria have increased petrol prices amid scarcity, with marketers blaming NNPCL’s for the supply shortage in the northern region.

Full list: CBN releases interest rates on customers’ savings accounts for access, UBA, GTB, others

Full list: CBN releases interest rates on customers’ savings accounts for access, UBA, GTB, others

Money

2 years ago

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has released the latest savings interest rates for Nigerian banks, which include Fidelity Bank, and Guaranty Trust Bank.

“It allows you to stay “: France Simplify Residence Permit Renewal For Nigerians, other foreigners

“It allows you to stay “: France Simplify Residence Permit Renewal For Nigerians, other foreigners

Industry

2 years ago

France simplifies renewal of residence permit application receipts for foreigners starting July 15, 2024, via online form, enhancing efficiency and easing processes.

Nigerian banks search for cash, rush to CBN, borrow over N1trn in hours

Nigerian banks search for cash, rush to CBN, borrow over N1trn in hours

Money

2 years ago

Commercial banks are facing a liquidity shortage following the CBN decision on monetary policy, leaving banks with the need to borrow more for operations.

Naira crashes at CBN official market, traders sell US dollar at new exchange rate

Naira crashes at CBN official market, traders sell US dollar at new exchange rate

Money

2 years ago

Nigerian currency, the naira has depreciated in value against the United States dollar again leaving the Central Bank of Nigeria with more headache.

Nigerians share experience buying fuel priced at N200, NNPC shares filling stations locations

Nigerians share experience buying fuel priced at N200, NNPC shares filling stations locations

Energy

2 years ago

Nigerians have shared their experience on converting their automobiles to run on CNG as the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited opens more filling station.

Dave Ibemere