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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

Again, naira crashes against US dollar in all FX markets, traders quote new exchange rate

Again, naira crashes against US dollar in all FX markets, traders quote new exchange rate

Money

2 years ago

“We are launching soon” Zenith Bank to change name, structure, gives reasons

“We are launching soon” Zenith Bank to change name, structure, gives reasons

Money

2 years ago

Apply: FG invites Nigerians to submit applications to take over 12 new oil blocks

Apply: FG invites Nigerians to submit applications to take over 12 new oil blocks

Energy

2 years ago

Just like UK, Canada, another favourite country for Nigerian students set to limit visa application

Just like UK, Canada, another favourite country for Nigerian students set to limit visa application

Industry

2 years ago

UBA leads as customers keep over N72tn in 6 Nigerian banks

UBA leads as customers keep over N72tn in 6 Nigerian banks

Money

2 years ago

Importers to pay more to clear goods at ports as CBN sets new customs duty rate as Naira crashes

Importers to pay more to clear goods at ports as CBN sets new customs duty rate as Naira crashes

Money

2 years ago

Naira now worst performing currency in the world, expert speaks on next rate

Naira now worst performing currency in the world, expert speaks on next rate

Money

2 years ago

The Nigerian currency is now among the world's worst-performing currencies, joined by other African currencies, following a reversal of gains in recent weeks.

EFCC calls out POS operators, banks for empty ATM machines

EFCC calls out POS operators, banks for empty ATM machines

Money

2 years ago

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has provided an explanation for the current cash scarcity at Automated Teller Machines (ATMs) across the country.

“We are excited”: First bank announces new name for subsidiary, gives reasons

“We are excited”: First bank announces new name for subsidiary, gives reasons

Money

2 years ago

First Bank has once again announced a name change for its subsidiary in Ghana as part of its efforts to establish a consistent brand identity globally.

Tinubu finally speaks on new CBN’s cybersecurity levy on Nigerians bank accounts, gives order

Tinubu finally speaks on new CBN’s cybersecurity levy on Nigerians bank accounts, gives order

Money

2 years ago

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has given out new instructions to the Central Bank of Nigeria on expected charges on customers' bank accounts from May 20, 2024.

American Express, O3 capital launch 4 business credit cards in Nigeria, CEO speaks on benefits

American Express, O3 capital launch 4 business credit cards in Nigeria, CEO speaks on benefits

Money

2 years ago

American Express and O3 Capital have launched Nigeria's first business credit card, offering Nigerians a more hassle free dollar based transactions.

ABCON speaks on plans to help naira recovery as traders sell dollar at new exchange rate

ABCON speaks on plans to help naira recovery as traders sell dollar at new exchange rate

Money

2 years ago

The Association of Bureau de Change Operators of Nigeria (ABCON) has announced measures to help naira recovery amidst traders selling dollar at new rates.

First Bank announces new chairman as Hassan-Odukale steps down after 12 years

First Bank announces new chairman as Hassan-Odukale steps down after 12 years

Money

2 years ago

First Bank of Nigeria Limited has announced in a statement on NGX the appointment of a new chairman as Hassan-Odukale steps down from office after 12 years.

Full list: Dangote gains, Rabiu loses as new ranking shows top 10 African billionaires in 2024

Full list: Dangote gains, Rabiu loses as new ranking shows top 10 African billionaires in 2024

Money

2 years ago

Significant events in 2024 in several African countries warped the macroeconomy and affected the wealth of billionaires through factors like inflation and others.

Access, UBA, GTB, zenith, others send message to customers as FG orders deductions on bank accounts

Access, UBA, GTB, zenith, others send message to customers as FG orders deductions on bank accounts

Money

2 years ago

Commercial banks have announced to customers that it has begun charging stamp duty on mortgage-backed loans on all accounts as instructed by federal government.

Dave Ibemere