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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

NNPC commissions 12 new stations for Nigerians to buy fuel priced at N200, shares locations

NNPC commissions 12 new stations for Nigerians to buy fuel priced at N200, shares locations

Economy

2 years ago

Dangote Cement, Airtel lead list of 10 most valuable company in Nigeria

Dangote Cement, Airtel lead list of 10 most valuable company in Nigeria

Capital Market

2 years ago

“What if I travel”: Nigerians react as crypto firms inform customers on new transaction fees

“What if I travel”: Nigerians react as crypto firms inform customers on new transaction fees

Money

2 years ago

FG gives update on debt servicing payment to China, World Bank, IMF, others, gets new loan approval

FG gives update on debt servicing payment to China, World Bank, IMF, others, gets new loan approval

Economy

2 years ago

CBN gives orders to Access, UBA, Zenith, others over dirty banknotes from customers

CBN gives orders to Access, UBA, Zenith, others over dirty banknotes from customers

Money

2 years ago

Czech Republic simplifies work visa process, launches portal for Nigerians ready to relocate

Czech Republic simplifies work visa process, launches portal for Nigerians ready to relocate

Industry

2 years ago

Forbes list: Dangote loses as Elon Musk makes total worth of 2 of Nigeria’s richest men in 6 hours

Forbes list: Dangote loses as Elon Musk makes total worth of 2 of Nigeria’s richest men in 6 hours

Money

2 years ago

Elon Musk remains the world's wealthiest billionaire and has managed to make the combined net worth of two of Nigeria's richest men in just 6 hours.

Naira crashes again as banks, traders hike dollar exchange rate

Naira crashes again as banks, traders hike dollar exchange rate

Money

2 years ago

Despite efforts and promises of the Central Bank of Nigeria, the value of Nigerian currency depreciated in value against the US dollar in all forex markets.

NNPC declares state of emergency as Dangote Refinery's date to commence fuel supply nears

NNPC declares state of emergency as Dangote Refinery's date to commence fuel supply nears

Energy

2 years ago

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited is now ready to boost crude oil production to meet local refinery needs and for export to increase dollar earnings.

Nigerians rush NNPC station to buy fuel priced at N200 as filling stations adjust petrol pump price

Nigerians rush NNPC station to buy fuel priced at N200 as filling stations adjust petrol pump price

Energy

2 years ago

Nigerians are rushing to Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) gas stations for cheaper fuel as filling stations increase fuel prices again.

Abia to introduce CNG buses, gives new date for Keke and Okada restriction enforcement

Abia to introduce CNG buses, gives new date for Keke and Okada restriction enforcement

Industry

2 years ago

The Abia state government has announced plans to introduce CNG-powered buses in Aba and Umuahia and has set a new date to phase out keke and motorcycles.

Naira crashes again in official market, BDC traders quote dollar exchange rate

Naira crashes again in official market, BDC traders quote dollar exchange rate

Money

2 years ago

The Nigerian currency, the naira, continued its poor performance against the US dollar in the foreign exchange markets, leaving CBN with a big headache.

Airlines, staff, touts quote new flight ticket prices for passengers at airports

Airlines, staff, touts quote new flight ticket prices for passengers at airports

Industry

2 years ago

Passengers at Nigerian airports face confusion and frustration as airline staff and touts reportedly quote higher and inconsistent flight ticket prices.

“Full repayment in 3 years”: FG invites Nigerians to buy bonds and earn, starting amount N5k

“Full repayment in 3 years”: FG invites Nigerians to buy bonds and earn, starting amount N5k

Money

2 years ago

The Debt Management Office (DMO) has asked the public to invest in the Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) savings bonds for July for as low as N5,000.

‘We need more’: Expert praises Tinubu’s decision to remove tax from imported pharmaceutical inputs

‘We need more’: Expert praises Tinubu’s decision to remove tax from imported pharmaceutical inputs

Industry

2 years ago

The Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise (CPPE) has lauded the Executive Order signed by President Tinubu removing duties on pharmaceutical imports.

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