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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.

5513 articles published since 20 Sep 2021

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Naira appreciates by 5.8% at official market against US dollar as Tinubu’s govt secures support

Naira appreciates by 5.8% at official market against US dollar as Tinubu’s govt secures support

Money

2 years ago

Expert speaks on naira to dollar exchange rate in 2024 as FG introduces new dollar account charges

Expert speaks on naira to dollar exchange rate in 2024 as FG introduces new dollar account charges

Money

2 years ago

South Africa wants Nigerian workers ready to relocate, announces 8 professions for easy visa

South Africa wants Nigerian workers ready to relocate, announces 8 professions for easy visa

Economy

2 years ago

Full list: FG releases names of companies qualified to apply for government contracts in 2024

Full list: FG releases names of companies qualified to apply for government contracts in 2024

Economy

2 years ago

Nigeria’s newest Int’l airport almost ready, state government sets date for full operation

Nigeria’s newest Int’l airport almost ready, state government sets date for full operation

Economy

2 years ago

Two more European countries to issue Nigerians visa that grants entry to Germany, 25 other countries

Two more European countries to issue Nigerians visa that grants entry to Germany, 25 other countries

Industry

2 years ago

Full list: UK releases names of companies eligible to sponsor Nigerians’ work visa in 2024

Full list: UK releases names of companies eligible to sponsor Nigerians’ work visa in 2024

Money

2 years ago

The UK government has released the list of companies and organisations eligible to sponsor skilled Nigerians and other immigrants into the country for work.

“BBC only confirmed the truth”: Prophet Speaks on TB Joshua, releases prophesies on Nigeria, Tinubu

“BBC only confirmed the truth”: Prophet Speaks on TB Joshua, releases prophesies on Nigeria, Tinubu

Nigeria

2 years ago

Prophet Odedoyin, who has his church close to the Synagogue Church of All Nations (SCOAN), Temitope Balogun Joshua, has reacted to the BBC documentary.

Apply: NNPCL ready to hand over PH refinery to private operator, opens application portal

Apply: NNPCL ready to hand over PH refinery to private operator, opens application portal

Economy

2 years ago

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited has invited bids for qualified companies to take over the running and maintenance of Port Harcourt Refinery.

“What’s the problem?”: Moghalu speaks on CBN’s staff relocation plan from Abuja to Lagos

“What’s the problem?”: Moghalu speaks on CBN’s staff relocation plan from Abuja to Lagos

Money

2 years ago

Former Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Kingsley Moghalu has reacted to the decision to relocate key departments from Abuja to its Lagos office.

Nigerian bank assures customers of smooth operations as CBN sacks, appoints new MD

Nigerian bank assures customers of smooth operations as CBN sacks, appoints new MD

Money

2 years ago

Keystone Bank has implemented management changes and wishes to assure its customers that services will not be disrupted across all its branches in the country.

Trouble ahead as foreign airlines operating in Nigeria threaten strike, give reasons

Trouble ahead as foreign airlines operating in Nigeria threaten strike, give reasons

Economy

2 years ago

Foreign airlines operating in the country, including Ethiopian Airlines, British Airways, have sent a message to the federal government about plans to go on strike.

Super Eagles target N6bn top prize as CAF budgets over N30bn for AFCON 2024 8 finalists

Super Eagles target N6bn top prize as CAF budgets over N30bn for AFCON 2024 8 finalists

Money

2 years ago

The Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) will feature 24 countries competing in the 34th edition of the tournament, and the Super Eagles will be aiming for the top prize.

Expert offers solutions as Kogi, Lagos lead list of Nigeria’s 10 most expensive states to live

Expert offers solutions as Kogi, Lagos lead list of Nigeria’s 10 most expensive states to live

Economy

2 years ago

The National Bureau of Statistics, Kogi, Lagos and Rivers States lead the list of Nigeria's most expensive states to live in based on the new inflation rates.

“Apply with the link”: Canada reopens two programmes for Nigerians to relocate with family permanently

“Apply with the link”: Canada reopens two programmes for Nigerians to relocate with family permanently

Economy

2 years ago

The Canadian government has reopened previously closed opportunities for foreigners, including Nigerians, who are ready to relocate with their families and work.

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