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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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“Kebbi N691/litre”: Petrol prices increase again ahead of Christmas, 3 states residents pay more

“Kebbi N691/litre”: Petrol prices increase again ahead of Christmas, 3 states residents pay more

Business and Economy

2 years ago

Senior bank workers give reasons for cash scarcity as POS operators set new withdrawal charges

Senior bank workers give reasons for cash scarcity as POS operators set new withdrawal charges

Money

2 years ago

Dangote refinery takes another giant step to production as facts emerge on 100,000 jobs

Dangote refinery takes another giant step to production as facts emerge on 100,000 jobs

Economy

2 years ago

“Don’t fall victim”: NAFDAC reveals targets, shows easy steps Nigerians can spot fake products

“Don’t fall victim”: NAFDAC reveals targets, shows easy steps Nigerians can spot fake products

Industry

2 years ago

Spain 1st: New ranking for Nigerian passport as 3 more countries grant visa-free entry in 2023

Spain 1st: New ranking for Nigerian passport as 3 more countries grant visa-free entry in 2023

Industry

2 years ago

FG moves to slash air Peace, Dana others airfares by 50%, gives conditions for travellers to benefit

FG moves to slash air Peace, Dana others airfares by 50%, gives conditions for travellers to benefit

Industry

2 years ago

Naira increases in value by over N200 against US dollar, traders sells below N1,000

Naira increases in value by over N200 against US dollar, traders sells below N1,000

Money

2 years ago

The Naira has appreciated against the US dollar in both the official and unofficial foreign exchange markets as demand pressure eased towards the end of the week.

Nationwide strike: NLC sends clear message to bank workers, others for Monday

Nationwide strike: NLC sends clear message to bank workers, others for Monday

Economy

2 years ago

The National Labour Congress (NLC) has sent a clear message to Nigerian bank, electricity, and other workers about a supposed nationwide strike starting Monday.

Kogi 1st, Lagos 3rd: 10 states with highest cost of food in Nigeria ahead of Christmas

Kogi 1st, Lagos 3rd: 10 states with highest cost of food in Nigeria ahead of Christmas

Economy

2 years ago

The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has revealed the list of 10 states with the most expensive food costs ahead of the festive season celebration.

CBN moves to protect banks customers, gives fresh order to access, GTB, zenith, UBA, others

CBN moves to protect banks customers, gives fresh order to access, GTB, zenith, UBA, others

Money

2 years ago

The Central Bank of Nigeria has issued a new order to all financial institutions including Access, United Bank for Africa, Zenith, Wema and others.

Fresh details emerge as Shoprite officially sets date to shut down operation in Kano

Fresh details emerge as Shoprite officially sets date to shut down operation in Kano

Industry

2 years ago

Shoprite Mall will be closing cease operation in its Kano branch, Northwest Nigeria from January 2024 and the reasons for the decision is now public.

No more N865/$: currency traders quote new dollar exchange rate as Naira falls again

No more N865/$: currency traders quote new dollar exchange rate as Naira falls again

Money

2 years ago

The Naira has again depreciated against the US dollar at the official foreign exchange markets as the market continues to wait for the CBN solution promised.

“Apply with link”: MTN opens job opportunities for fresh Nigerian graduates

“Apply with link”: MTN opens job opportunities for fresh Nigerian graduates

Industry

2 years ago

MTN nigeria has announced graduate opportunities for its development program with a chance for full employment and placement into a strategically aligned role.

NNPC GCEO Kyari speaks on Tinubu govt's crude oil production, price target for 2024

NNPC GCEO Kyari speaks on Tinubu govt's crude oil production, price target for 2024

Energy

2 years ago

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Ltd. (NNPC Ltd.) has reacted to reports that Nigeria's oil revenue could be at risk over falling oil prices.

UBA secures top spot in list of 13 best Nigerian banks in 2023 by stock performance

UBA secures top spot in list of 13 best Nigerian banks in 2023 by stock performance

Money

2 years ago

The list of most valuable banks in Nigeria has been revealed and it is led this time by Guaranty Trust Holding Company (GTCO), the parent company of GTbank.

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