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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.

5510 articles published since 20 Sep 2021

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CBN sends warning to Access, GTB, Zenith, UBA, others on withdrawals from customers’ account

CBN sends warning to Access, GTB, Zenith, UBA, others on withdrawals from customers’ account

Money

2 years ago

Expert speaks on naira to dollar exchange rate as banks sell above N1,500/$ at official market

Expert speaks on naira to dollar exchange rate as banks sell above N1,500/$ at official market

Money

2 years ago

Union Bank announces new job vacancies, invites application from Nigerians ready to work, learn

Union Bank announces new job vacancies, invites application from Nigerians ready to work, learn

Money

2 years ago

In just 24 hours, CBN changes official naira to dollar exchange rate, expert reacts

In just 24 hours, CBN changes official naira to dollar exchange rate, expert reacts

Money

2 years ago

CBN governor appears before lawmakers, gives reasons for naira free fall

CBN governor appears before lawmakers, gives reasons for naira free fall

Money

2 years ago

AFCON 2023: Super Eagles’ guaranteed money if they beat South Africa

AFCON 2023: Super Eagles’ guaranteed money if they beat South Africa

Money

2 years ago

Naira gains more ground against US dollar in official market as CBN confirms next move

Naira gains more ground against US dollar in official market as CBN confirms next move

Money

2 years ago

Nigerian currency, the naira, improved against the US dollar, British pound, and the Euro at the official market following the payment of foreign debts by the CBN.

CBN governor confirms plans to create a new bank, streamline number of BDC operators in Nigeria

CBN governor confirms plans to create a new bank, streamline number of BDC operators in Nigeria

Money

2 years ago

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) will be establishing a new gateway bank that will facilitate international trade and economic activities in the country.

UK govt introduces new English language test rules for Nigerians applying for work, study visas

UK govt introduces new English language test rules for Nigerians applying for work, study visas

Industry

2 years ago

The United Kingdom government has announced new specific English language test requirements for Nigerians and others applying to relocate to the country.

Naira ranks high on list of 14 worst-performing currencies in the world against US dollar in 2024

Naira ranks high on list of 14 worst-performing currencies in the world against US dollar in 2024

Money

2 years ago

New data released has revealed a list of the World's worst-performing currencies, and the naira ranks very high amid struggles in the official and black markets.

Access, GTB, zenith, others’ charges on customers for borrowing as CBN stops CRR debits

Access, GTB, zenith, others’ charges on customers for borrowing as CBN stops CRR debits

Money

2 years ago

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has provided a breakdown of all Nigerian banks' lending rates, with FCMB (First City Monument Bank) having the highest.

Nigerian University explains decision to charge school fees in dollars

Nigerian University explains decision to charge school fees in dollars

Money

2 years ago

Wigwe University clarified its strategic decision to list fees in USD, as it bids to create a global learning centre attractive for international students.

Good news: CBN efforts is working as Naira's value rises by 1.8% as forex supply increases

Good news: CBN efforts is working as Naira's value rises by 1.8% as forex supply increases

Money

2 years ago

The Naira has recorded an improvement against the US dollar in the official market but has fallen in the peer-to-peer and parallel markets markets.

After South Africa, another African country rejects Elon Musk’s Starlink internet application

After South Africa, another African country rejects Elon Musk’s Starlink internet application

Technology

2 years ago

The satellite internet company Starlink, owned by Elon Musk, dreams of providing its service across the world but continues to hit roadblocks in Nigeria.

“We have reached agreement”: Another Nigerian international Airport to resume operation this week

“We have reached agreement”: Another Nigerian international Airport to resume operation this week

Industry

2 years ago

Sir Ahmadu Bello International Airport, Kebbi, is set to resume operations as the state government reaches an agreement with the previous airline operator.

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