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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.

5506 articles published since 20 Sep 2021

Author's articles

Hope rises as oil marketers unveil plan for new petrol price when PH refinery begins operations

Hope rises as oil marketers unveil plan for new petrol price when PH refinery begins operations

Energy

2 years ago

Expert names those behind high Dangote, BUA cement prices, confirms real cost of a bag

Expert names those behind high Dangote, BUA cement prices, confirms real cost of a bag

Industry

2 years ago

“Good news": NCC, MTN say voice, data services affected by undersea cable cuts restored

“Good news": NCC, MTN say voice, data services affected by undersea cable cuts restored

Technology

2 years ago

Naira appreciates against US dollar in official, black markets, again

Naira appreciates against US dollar in official, black markets, again

Money

2 years ago

It is cheaper: SLTV, new pay TV in Nigeria, releases subscription package prices, channels

It is cheaper: SLTV, new pay TV in Nigeria, releases subscription package prices, channels

Money

2 years ago

Expert reacts as reps summon Dangote, BUA other manufacturers over new cement prices

Expert reacts as reps summon Dangote, BUA other manufacturers over new cement prices

Industry

2 years ago

Lagos Govt releases location of markets residents can buy ‘cheap’ rice, beans, other food items

Lagos Govt releases location of markets residents can buy ‘cheap’ rice, beans, other food items

Economy

2 years ago

Lagos has announced the launch of its discounted food markets across the state, offering residents the opportunity to buy food items at lower prices

Full list: 10 states with highest food prices as traders sell bag of rice at a new price

Full list: 10 states with highest food prices as traders sell bag of rice at a new price

Economy

2 years ago

The latest data from the National Bureau of Statistics has revealed that food inflation remains at 40%, leaving many Nigerian households with financial headaches.

“Apply with the link”: After GTBank, another bank announces job vacancy, gives conditions

“Apply with the link”: After GTBank, another bank announces job vacancy, gives conditions

Money

2 years ago

Ecobank, one of Nigeria's biggest commercial banks, has announced job vacancies for qualified graduates ready to start a career in financial services.

Kogi leads list of 10 most expensive states to live in Nigeria, as inflation cuts workers’ salaries

Kogi leads list of 10 most expensive states to live in Nigeria, as inflation cuts workers’ salaries

Economy

2 years ago

The National Bureau of Statistics has revealed that Kogi, Oyo and Bauchi States are among Nigeria's most expensive states to live in based on inflation rates.

Traders sell dollar at new exchange rate as naira appreciates again at official, black markets

Traders sell dollar at new exchange rate as naira appreciates again at official, black markets

Money

2 years ago

Nigerian currency, the naira, performed strongly against the US dollar in the official and black foreign exchange markets fell against the pound and euro.

After Dangote, another Nigerian billionaire builds new refinery, more materials arrive from China

After Dangote, another Nigerian billionaire builds new refinery, more materials arrive from China

Energy

2 years ago

Nigeria's dream of becoming a self-sufficient country in the production and refining of crude oil is set to get another boost as another new refinery project begins.

“Apply with the link”: Dangote offers Nigerian graduates a chance to work for Cement Company in 2024

“Apply with the link”: Dangote offers Nigerian graduates a chance to work for Cement Company in 2024

Money

2 years ago

Dangote Cement Plc has announced it is accepting application of its 2024 Graduate Trainee Support Services an opportunity to gain hands on experience and exposure.

“Apply with the link: GTBank announces exciting job vacancies, lists benefits attached

“Apply with the link: GTBank announces exciting job vacancies, lists benefits attached

Money

2 years ago

Guaranty Trust Bank, one of Nigeria's biggest commercial banks, has announced job vacancies for qualified graduates, and there is no age limit for application.

Nigerian banks sends messages on network issues as customers struggle to carry out transaction

Nigerian banks sends messages on network issues as customers struggle to carry out transaction

Technology

2 years ago

Nigerian banks have sent out messages following nationwide internet disruption in Nigeria and neighboring West African countries due to undersea cable damage.

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