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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

Apply now: MTN announces 2024 scholarship opportunities for Nigerian students, sets grade to qualify

Apply now: MTN announces 2024 scholarship opportunities for Nigerian students, sets grade to qualify

Economy

2 years ago

Court clears access, UBA, GTB, other banks to demand customers’ social media account, gives reason

Court clears access, UBA, GTB, other banks to demand customers’ social media account, gives reason

Money

2 years ago

Apply: FG sets date students can start submitting loan application, 5 categories of people banned

Apply: FG sets date students can start submitting loan application, 5 categories of people banned

Money

2 years ago

10 most expensive states to buy food in Nigeria as prices of rice, garri increase again

10 most expensive states to buy food in Nigeria as prices of rice, garri increase again

Economy

2 years ago

New exchange rate as Naira gains over N64 in hours against US dollar, first appreciation in days

New exchange rate as Naira gains over N64 in hours against US dollar, first appreciation in days

Money

2 years ago

Nigerian bank discovers new app used by fraudsters to hack account, warns customers

Nigerian bank discovers new app used by fraudsters to hack account, warns customers

Money

2 years ago

Dangote refinery set to buy another crude oil from us, details emerge

Dangote refinery set to buy another crude oil from us, details emerge

Energy

2 years ago

The Dangote Refinery is planning to prepare to import crude from the United States as it bids to ramp up production for petrol, diesel and aviation fuel..

CBN increases customs duty dollar exchange rate to clear goods, despite naira appreciation

CBN increases customs duty dollar exchange rate to clear goods, despite naira appreciation

Money

2 years ago

The Central Bank of Nigeria has decided to slash the customs exchange rate for cargo clearances at Nigeria's ports and airports as naira appreciates in FX market.

FG speaks on fixing prices for Dangote refinery as Nigerians anticipate cheaper fuel

FG speaks on fixing prices for Dangote refinery as Nigerians anticipate cheaper fuel

Energy

2 years ago

The Nigerian government has clarified it won't directly fix fuel prices for Dangote Refinery, aiming to boost local refinery and maintain a competitive market.

UBA, Access, Zenith, BDC traders quote new exchange rates to buy dollar as Naira crashes again

UBA, Access, Zenith, BDC traders quote new exchange rates to buy dollar as Naira crashes again

Money

2 years ago

The Nigerian currency continues its free fall against the US dollar in both official and unofficial markets, and black market traders all did same.

NDIC announces new minimum account balance for customers to get refund if a bank fails

NDIC announces new minimum account balance for customers to get refund if a bank fails

Money

2 years ago

NDIC has announced a new minimum bank balance for customer refunds in case of bank failure, or bankruptcy and has provided explanation for the changes.

“Submit your CV: Access Bank announces exciting job vacancies for qualified Nigerians, sets deadline

“Submit your CV: Access Bank announces exciting job vacancies for qualified Nigerians, sets deadline

Money

2 years ago

Access Bank, one of Nigeria's largest commercial banks, has announced job vacancies for qualified graduates, experienced or not, to join its expanding team.

Nigerian bank sends message to customers over changes on savings accounts

Nigerian bank sends message to customers over changes on savings accounts

Money

2 years ago

Ecobank has announced new changes on interest rates on all types of savings accounts as Nigerians wait for the CBN to release rates following a hike in inflation.

Black market traders set new dollar rate as naira falls in official market, gap widens

Black market traders set new dollar rate as naira falls in official market, gap widens

Money

2 years ago

The official exchange rate for the naira fell against the dollar, prompting black market traders to set a new rate, as the CBN's efforts falls flat.

FG to launch 48hrs visa approval for foreigners, investors, lists benefits

FG to launch 48hrs visa approval for foreigners, investors, lists benefits

Money

2 years ago

Nigeria announced plans to launch a 48-hour visa approval for foreigners, aiming to ease business and attract investors, boosting foreign direct investment.

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