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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.

5511 articles published since 20 Sep 2021

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“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

CBN stops daily CRR debits of access, GTB, UBA, Zenith, other banks' account

CBN stops daily CRR debits of access, GTB, UBA, Zenith, other banks' account

Money

2 years ago

CBN, FG deny reported plan to convert domiciliary accounts holdings to naira

CBN, FG deny reported plan to convert domiciliary accounts holdings to naira

Money

2 years ago

Nigeria Customs increases exchange rate for importers to clear goods at ports

Nigeria Customs increases exchange rate for importers to clear goods at ports

Industry

2 years ago

CBN stops access, GTB, zenith, UBA, others from international money transfer services

CBN stops access, GTB, zenith, UBA, others from international money transfer services

Money

2 years ago

"We have a solution": ABCON makes new proposal to CBN to save naira from further depreciation

"We have a solution": ABCON makes new proposal to CBN to save naira from further depreciation

Money

2 years ago

No more N1,500/$: Naira bounces back, rises by over N160 against US dollar in hours

No more N1,500/$: Naira bounces back, rises by over N160 against US dollar in hours

Money

2 years ago

The Naira has recorded a massive gain against the US dollar in the last few hours in the peer-to-peer and parallel markets of the foreign exchange market

“Apply now”: After buying 2 banks, Access Bank announces 2024 job vacancies for qualified Nigerians

“Apply now”: After buying 2 banks, Access Bank announces 2024 job vacancies for qualified Nigerians

Money

2 years ago

Access Bank has announced new openings for Nigerian graduates in four divisions with a promise to be fair to everyone without any preferential treatment.

Data shows Nigeria's top 3 richest men make over N430bn every day in January 2024

Data shows Nigeria's top 3 richest men make over N430bn every day in January 2024

Money

2 years ago

Nigerian billionaires Aliko Dangote, Abdulsamad Rabiu, and Mike Adenuga recorded a significant increase in their net worth in the month of January 2024.

As Naira hits N1,500, BDC operators shut down business, give reasons

As Naira hits N1,500, BDC operators shut down business, give reasons

Money

2 years ago

The naira depreciated to its lowest in both the official and parallel markets on Wednesday, January 31, 2024, forcing some BDC operators to close business.

After DStv, YouTube removes TB Joshua’s Emmanuel TV channel, gives reason, BBC reacts

After DStv, YouTube removes TB Joshua’s Emmanuel TV channel, gives reason, BBC reacts

Technology

2 years ago

YouTube has decided to delete Emmanuel TV, the channel used by the Synagogue Church of All Nations (SCOAN), to broadcast the religious activities.

“Do it or get suspended”: CBN sets limits on Access, GTB, Zenith, others dollar account balance

“Do it or get suspended”: CBN sets limits on Access, GTB, Zenith, others dollar account balance

Money

2 years ago

The Central Bank of Nigeria has announced a rule for Access, GTB, UBA and other Nigerian banks on the use of dollar funds in their account in the FX market.

“It is not falling”: Nigerians react as Naira exchanges at N1,500/$, Pounds, Euro set new rate

“It is not falling”: Nigerians react as Naira exchanges at N1,500/$, Pounds, Euro set new rate

Money

2 years ago

The Nigerian currency continues its depreciation against the US dollar, British Pounds, and Euro in all foreign exchange markets, bringing more worries to Nigerians.

CBN sends strong message to FX dealer as Naira hit lowest level against US dollar at official market

CBN sends strong message to FX dealer as Naira hit lowest level against US dollar at official market

Money

2 years ago

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has a message for forex dealers as naira at the official and unofficial foreign exchange market against US dollar.

Nigerian Bank announces new features to secure customers’ accounts, alert users on new codes

Nigerian Bank announces new features to secure customers’ accounts, alert users on new codes

Money

2 years ago

Nigerian financial technology companies, Opay have announced new security features to customers' accounts in response to fraud alerts and CBN directives.

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