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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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Nigerian billionaire Rabiu speaks on cement price from January 1, 2024

Nigerian billionaire Rabiu speaks on cement price from January 1, 2024

Industry

2 years ago

Access, UBA, Wema, GTB, Zenith, others announce new closure time, plan to shutdown branches

Access, UBA, Wema, GTB, Zenith, others announce new closure time, plan to shutdown branches

Money

2 years ago

Naira value rises against US dollar as dollar supply improves, Tinubu’s Govt sets target for 2024

Naira value rises against US dollar as dollar supply improves, Tinubu’s Govt sets target for 2024

Money

2 years ago

5 days to go: Tinubu’s govt misses exchange rate target for 2023 as Naira falls to US dollar

5 days to go: Tinubu’s govt misses exchange rate target for 2023 as Naira falls to US dollar

Money

2 years ago

Year in review: Financial Sector leads Nigerian economy top-performing sectors in 2023

Year in review: Financial Sector leads Nigerian economy top-performing sectors in 2023

Economy

2 years ago

“They are not allowed”: Tinubu’s govt to seize 2 Nigerian banks sold under Emefiele, gives reasons

“They are not allowed”: Tinubu’s govt to seize 2 Nigerian banks sold under Emefiele, gives reasons

Money

2 years ago

No more N5k: Transport companies adjust prices as new data shows states with highest fares

No more N5k: Transport companies adjust prices as new data shows states with highest fares

Economy

2 years ago

Since the removal of petrol subsidy by President Bola Tinubu the cost of transportation has increased across the country but there is hope for Nigerians.

Apply with link: FG announces new grants for Nigerian business owners to expand, employ

Apply with link: FG announces new grants for Nigerian business owners to expand, employ

Money

2 years ago

The Nigerian government through the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) will give out grants to business owners for expansion.

“Dear customer”: Access, GTB, UBA, Zenith, others to close branches nationwide for 48 hours

“Dear customer”: Access, GTB, UBA, Zenith, others to close branches nationwide for 48 hours

Money

2 years ago

Commercial bank branches including Access Bank, Zenith, United Bank for Africa among others are expected to be closed for two days across the country.

Full list: Another transport company joins FG’s 50% road fare discount, gives steps to benefit

Full list: Another transport company joins FG’s 50% road fare discount, gives steps to benefit

Industry

2 years ago

Another transport company has announced its inclusion to the list of transport companies offering the federal government 50% discount for interstate travellers.

CBN lifts ban on crypto transactions in Nigeria, introduces new rules for Access, UBA, Zenith others

CBN lifts ban on crypto transactions in Nigeria, introduces new rules for Access, UBA, Zenith others

Money

2 years ago

The Central Bank of Nigeria has decided to lift the ban placed on cryptocurrency transactions and also set new guidelines for Nigerians and also banks.

Nigerian billionaire breaks silence on US fraud allegation, steps down as co-CEO

Nigerian billionaire breaks silence on US fraud allegation, steps down as co-CEO

Money

2 years ago

Nigerian billionaire businessman Mmobuosi Banye, as Dozy Mmobuosi, has reacted to fraud charges from the United States Securities and Exchange Commission.

Reps tell POS operators to stop selling naira notes nationwide, give reasons

Reps tell POS operators to stop selling naira notes nationwide, give reasons

Money

2 years ago

The house of representatives has sent a strong message to Point-of-Sales (POS) operators selling naira notes and also the new withdrawal charges implemented.

Tinubu’s investigator uncovers 593 foreign accounts ‘opened’ by Godwin Emefiele, gives details

Tinubu’s investigator uncovers 593 foreign accounts ‘opened’ by Godwin Emefiele, gives details

Money

2 years ago

The special Investigator appointed by President Bola Tinubu has submitted its report on the former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria Godwin Emefiele.

Tinubu’s govt continues repayment of loan collected under Buhari, reduces Nigeria’s external debt

Tinubu’s govt continues repayment of loan collected under Buhari, reduces Nigeria’s external debt

Economy

2 years ago

The administration of President Bola Tinubu as successfully repay part of the loans owed to China, other countries and also financial institutions.

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