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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.

5501 articles published since 20 Sep 2021

Author's articles

CBN says currency in circulation now at highest level ever

CBN says currency in circulation now at highest level ever

Money

2 years ago

NERC unbundles Transmission Company of Nigeria, sets up new system operator

NERC unbundles Transmission Company of Nigeria, sets up new system operator

Energy

2 years ago

GTBank sets new banking record, announces highest 3-month profit in 12 years

GTBank sets new banking record, announces highest 3-month profit in 12 years

Money

2 years ago

Moniepoint, Paga, others sends message to customers as CBN gives order to block accounts

Moniepoint, Paga, others sends message to customers as CBN gives order to block accounts

Money

2 years ago

NNPC speaks on reason behind current fuel scarcity as marketers set date queues will disappear

NNPC speaks on reason behind current fuel scarcity as marketers set date queues will disappear

Energy

2 years ago

Naira crashes again in all markets, banks, traders sell dollar at new exchange rate

Naira crashes again in all markets, banks, traders sell dollar at new exchange rate

Money

2 years ago

Shell signs $100m agreement to build gas pipelines in Oyo, lists benefits for next 20 years

Shell signs $100m agreement to build gas pipelines in Oyo, lists benefits for next 20 years

Energy

2 years ago

Shell has signed an agreement to build gas pipelines in Oyo State promises 20 years of improved energy access, economic growth, and community development.

“Use the link: Google invites Nigerians to apply for its startups AI programme, lists benefits

“Use the link: Google invites Nigerians to apply for its startups AI programme, lists benefits

Money

2 years ago

Google has announced it is receiving applications from tech startups and developers in Nigeria for its 8th Startups Accelerator Programme in May 2024.

“It is difficult": Expert speaks as Customs changes dollar rate to clear goods at ports again

“It is difficult": Expert speaks as Customs changes dollar rate to clear goods at ports again

Money

2 years ago

The Center for the Promotion of Private Enterprise has urged the Central Bank of Nigeria led by Yemi Cardoso to stop the frequent changes of customs duty rate.

Access, UBA, GTB, Zenith, others freeze over 2 million customers' bank accounts, give reasons

Access, UBA, GTB, Zenith, others freeze over 2 million customers' bank accounts, give reasons

Money

2 years ago

Nigerian banks have begun implementing the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) order to close customers' bank accounts if they lack the necessary identification.

Marketers speak as filling stations prepare to reduce fuel prices after FG's emergency supply

Marketers speak as filling stations prepare to reduce fuel prices after FG's emergency supply

Energy

2 years ago

The federal government has initiated a 15-day emergency fuel supply program nationwide, aiming to put an end to current fuel scarcity and secure lasting solutions.

EFCC identifies those behind naira fall, makes arrests as traders quote new dollar exchange rate

EFCC identifies those behind naira fall, makes arrests as traders quote new dollar exchange rate

Money

2 years ago

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission is ready to join hands with the Central Bank of Nigeria to find a solution for the naira in the foreign exchange market.

Nigerians to pay more for iPhone, cars as CBN increases Customs dollar rate to clear goods at ports

Nigerians to pay more for iPhone, cars as CBN increases Customs dollar rate to clear goods at ports

Maritime

2 years ago

Nigeria Customs Service has raised the duty exchange rate, reflecting naira depreciation and increasing import clearance costs at Nigerian ports.

Traders sell dollar at new exchange rate as naira bounces back in forex markets

Traders sell dollar at new exchange rate as naira bounces back in forex markets

Money

2 years ago

The Nigerian currency, the naira recorded a strong performance against the US dollar in the official foreign exchange market giving hope of a better month ahead.

After Port Harcourt, NNPC sets date for completion of Kaduna refinery

After Port Harcourt, NNPC sets date for completion of Kaduna refinery

Energy

2 years ago

According to the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited(NNPCL), the ongoing rehabilitation work of the Kaduna Refinery will be completed in end of 2024.

Dave Ibemere