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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

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Video shows US company assembling electric cars at Lagos plant, ready to rival Innoson, Dangote

Video shows US company assembling electric cars at Lagos plant, ready to rival Innoson, Dangote

Money

2 years ago

Nigeria’s oil-producing rival country set to make $95m daily from oil sales after leaving OPEC

Nigeria’s oil-producing rival country set to make $95m daily from oil sales after leaving OPEC

Industry

2 years ago

After Denmark, another European country seeks workers, lists types of jobs available to get visa

After Denmark, another European country seeks workers, lists types of jobs available to get visa

Industry

2 years ago

Federal government licenses Six additional companies to distribute powerx

Federal government licenses Six additional companies to distribute powerx

Energy

2 years ago

“Here are the issues”: Ammban speaks as deadline nears for banks to block accounts POS accounts

“Here are the issues”: Ammban speaks as deadline nears for banks to block accounts POS accounts

Money

2 years ago

Moniepoint, OPay, PalmPay, others set to block POS operators’ accounts as CAC deadline nears

Moniepoint, OPay, PalmPay, others set to block POS operators’ accounts as CAC deadline nears

Business and Economy

2 years ago

FG invites Nigerians to apply for N50,000 cash grant, releases application link

FG invites Nigerians to apply for N50,000 cash grant, releases application link

Money

2 years ago

The federal government has announced plan to begin the disbursement of N150 billion in loans to micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in the country.

Report: Petroleum Marketers meet to crash fuel price at filling station, give new pump price

Report: Petroleum Marketers meet to crash fuel price at filling station, give new pump price

Energy

2 years ago

There are indications that marketers are looking at adjusting the price of petrol, and Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited has responded to the plans.

CBN issues fresh guidelines for foreign currency deposit in access, UBA, other banks

CBN issues fresh guidelines for foreign currency deposit in access, UBA, other banks

Money

2 years ago

The Central Bank of Nigeria has released instructions to banks on foreign currency deposits aimed at ensuring financial transparency and stopping illicit activities.

Okada riders slash fares despite rising fuel price, cheapest in 10 states

Okada riders slash fares despite rising fuel price, cheapest in 10 states

Economy

2 years ago

The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has revealed the list of states with the most expensive, cheapest far for Okada for transportation in Nigeria.

"We are happy": FG announces job opportunities for 30,000 3MTT Fellows

"We are happy": FG announces job opportunities for 30,000 3MTT Fellows

Technology

2 years ago

Nigerian youths who have benefited from the 3 Million Technical Talents (3MTT) program have been asked to check their dashboard for job opportunities.

“Buses, tricycles”: FG subsidises CNG conversion, transporters to buy fuel priced at N200

“Buses, tricycles”: FG subsidises CNG conversion, transporters to buy fuel priced at N200

Energy

2 years ago

The federal government is offering transporters a subsidy for them to convert their premium Motor Spirit, popularly called petrol to run on Compressed Natural Gas.

“I have N400,000 and I want to invest in stocks. How do I get started? Expert advises

“I have N400,000 and I want to invest in stocks. How do I get started? Expert advises

Opinion

2 years ago

More Nigerians with cash are looking to invest their funds to build their wealth, and one such option is the stock market, but many do not know how to start.

Abia leads in list of top 10 states with cheapest airfares as airlines confirms aviation fuel crash

Abia leads in list of top 10 states with cheapest airfares as airlines confirms aviation fuel crash

Industry

2 years ago

The National Bureau of Statistics has revealed that airlines in the country have increased their fares, making air travel more expensive for Nigerians.

Stay alert: NAFDAC warns Nigerians about Ginny non-dairy creamer, explains how to spot fake version

Stay alert: NAFDAC warns Nigerians about Ginny non-dairy creamer, explains how to spot fake version

Industry

2 years ago

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has asked Nigerians to be careful while buying falsified Ginny Non-Diary Creamer Products..

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