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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

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Naira appreciates by N150, official exchange rate now higher than black market

Naira appreciates by N150, official exchange rate now higher than black market

Money

2 years ago

"I paid N100k into a friend's account, it failed, but I was debited. What do I do?" Expert explains

"I paid N100k into a friend's account, it failed, but I was debited. What do I do?" Expert explains

Money

2 years ago

Nigerian stocks traders make N390bn in 5hrs as expert express concern after CBN interest rate hike

Nigerian stocks traders make N390bn in 5hrs as expert express concern after CBN interest rate hike

Capital Market

2 years ago

“Dear customer”: MTN explains to subscribers why voice and call service stopped working

“Dear customer”: MTN explains to subscribers why voice and call service stopped working

Technology

2 years ago

NCC orders MTN, Glo, 9mobile, Airtel to block phone numbers without NIN, confirms date

NCC orders MTN, Glo, 9mobile, Airtel to block phone numbers without NIN, confirms date

Technology

2 years ago

Naira free fall against US dollar continues in the official and unofficial forex markets

Naira free fall against US dollar continues in the official and unofficial forex markets

Economy

2 years ago

CBN resumes sales of dollars to BDCs, sets dollar exchange rate pricing limit

CBN resumes sales of dollars to BDCs, sets dollar exchange rate pricing limit

Money

2 years ago

The Central Bank of Nigeria has resumed sales of dollars to Bureau De Change operators after 2 year ban and also set a limit on the pricing of the dollar.

"I mistakenly sent N200K to a wrong bank account, how do I get my money back?" Expert explains

"I mistakenly sent N200K to a wrong bank account, how do I get my money back?" Expert explains

Opinion

2 years ago

An expert has provided a clear explanation of the process bank customers can follow to receive a refund when money is mistakenly sent to the wrong bank account.

CBN removes over N1trn excess cash from Access Bank, Zenith, others to fix naira fall, inflation

CBN removes over N1trn excess cash from Access Bank, Zenith, others to fix naira fall, inflation

Money

2 years ago

The Central Bank of Nigeria has mopped about over N1 trillion in excess liquidity from the system to fight inflation, strengthen the naira and stabilise the economy.

Another European country announces 7,000 jobs vacancies, invites Nigerians, others to apply

Another European country announces 7,000 jobs vacancies, invites Nigerians, others to apply

Industry

2 years ago

One of the European countries with the highest minimum wage and the lowest unemployment rate has announced the availability of 7,000 jobs for foreigners and locals.

Traders sell dollars at new rates as naira depreciates by over N90 in official market

Traders sell dollars at new rates as naira depreciates by over N90 in official market

Money

2 years ago

Naira at the Nigerian Autonomous Foreign Exchange Market (NAFEM) continued its poor performance against the US dollar despite efforts by the CBN.

Lagos, Kaduna lead list of top states as Nigeria’s Internet subscribers hit over 160 million

Lagos, Kaduna lead list of top states as Nigeria’s Internet subscribers hit over 160 million

Industry

2 years ago

Nigeria’s internet user population rose 5.81% to 163.8 million in Q4 2023, with Lagos, Ogun, and Kano recording the highest user numbers, Bayelsa lowest.

FG announces plan to share N25,000 cash to 15m Nigerians monthly, gives condition to benefit

FG announces plan to share N25,000 cash to 15m Nigerians monthly, gives condition to benefit

Economy

2 years ago

The Nigerian government has revealed plans to empower 15 million households with N25,000 cash as part of its effort to reduce the rising cost of living.

IMF predicts next naira to dollar exchange rate in 2024, FG hopes to achieve N800/$1

IMF predicts next naira to dollar exchange rate in 2024, FG hopes to achieve N800/$1

Money

2 years ago

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has issued a warning to the Nigerian government regarding the naira exchange rate and the necessary measures to prevent it.

Lagos Prophet, Israel Adewale, speaks on his spiritual journey and ‘covenant water’

Lagos Prophet, Israel Adewale, speaks on his spiritual journey and ‘covenant water’

Nigeria

2 years ago

Prophet Israel Ajadi Adewale, known as Baba Eri, in an exclusive chat with Legit shares his spiritual journey and the impact of 'Covenant Water' in his ministry.

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