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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.

5952 articles published since 20 Sep 2021

Author's articles

NANS opens portal for Nigerian students to apply for business funding

NANS opens portal for Nigerian students to apply for business funding

Industry

a month ago

Filling stations cut petrol prices as NNPC announce new rates

Filling stations cut petrol prices as NNPC announce new rates

Energy

a month ago

Jerry Eze reacts as Nigerian company appoints him on its board

Jerry Eze reacts as Nigerian company appoints him on its board

Industry

a month ago

MultiChoice makes changes, adds 5 new channels, removes 9 from DStv

MultiChoice makes changes, adds 5 new channels, removes 9 from DStv

Industry

a month ago

10 Nigerian banks pay N733bn AMCON Levy in one year

10 Nigerian banks pay N733bn AMCON Levy in one year

Money

a month ago

Google announces 55.3% subscription price increase for Nigerians

Google announces 55.3% subscription price increase for Nigerians

Technology

a month ago

Again, NNPC reduces petrol prices as private depots lower rates

Again, NNPC reduces petrol prices as private depots lower rates

Energy

a month ago

NNPC has cut petrol prices in Lagos and Abuja as private depots slash rates, intensifying competition and raising hopes of cheaper fuel for Nigerians.

MultiChoice launches 4 new channels on DStv, more options for subscribers

MultiChoice launches 4 new channels on DStv, more options for subscribers

Industry

a month ago

MultiChoice will launch four new SuperSport channels on DStv from August 19, expanding football coverage and adding capacity for major sporting events.

FMBN opens mortgage window for Nigerians abroad to get N100m to buy homes

FMBN opens mortgage window for Nigerians abroad to get N100m to buy homes

Industry

a month ago

FMBN has launched a diaspora mortgage scheme allowing eligible Nigerians abroad to access up to N100 million at 9% interest to own homes in Nigeria.

Nigerian stocks rise by 2.36% as market capitalisation hits N106.35trn

Nigerian stocks rise by 2.36% as market capitalisation hits N106.35trn

Capital Market

a month ago

The Nigerian Exchange closed higher as its All-Share Index gained 2.36%, while market capitalisation rose to N106.35 trillion amid strong trading activity.

Nigerian banks increase international card spending limits

Nigerian banks increase international card spending limits

Money

a month ago

Nigerian banks are raising international card spending limits as improved foreign exchange liquidity eases dollar shortages and gives customers greater access.

US visa: Lists of 5 mistakes that will lead to rejection without warning

US visa: Lists of 5 mistakes that will lead to rejection without warning

Industry

a month ago

US tightens immigration rules, allowing officers to reject incomplete applications without RFEs, while proposed changes could make job losses tougher.

Petrol price crashes nationwide as depots match Dangote Refinery's new rate

Petrol price crashes nationwide as depots match Dangote Refinery's new rate

Energy

a month ago

Nigeria’s private depot petrol and diesel prices fell across major markets during the week after Dangote Refinery cut its ex-depot prices on Wednesday.

MTN tells customers how to claim anniversary data giveaway

MTN tells customers how to claim anniversary data giveaway

Technology

a month ago

MTN has warned subscribers against fake 25GB anniversary data giveaway offers, urging customers to use only official platforms and avoid suspicious links.

X changes monetisation rules, announces new ways creators can earn money

X changes monetisation rules, announces new ways creators can earn money

Technology

a month ago

X is replacing its Revenue Sharing programme with Original Content Rewards, offering eligible creators payments for qualified impressions generated.

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