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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

Author's articles

CBN insists there is enough currency in circulation, names those behind cash scarcity

CBN insists there is enough currency in circulation, names those behind cash scarcity

Money

2 years ago

More competition for OPay, Kuda, Moniepoint others as CBN approves new microfinance bank

More competition for OPay, Kuda, Moniepoint others as CBN approves new microfinance bank

Money

2 years ago

World Bank speaks on real pump price of petrol in Nigeria without subsidy

World Bank speaks on real pump price of petrol in Nigeria without subsidy

Energy

2 years ago

No more N150k: Air Peace, Dana Air, others increase airfares on selected routes ahead of Christmas

No more N150k: Air Peace, Dana Air, others increase airfares on selected routes ahead of Christmas

Industry

2 years ago

No more N1K/$: naira rises by over N200 against dollar, nears Tinubu’s govt exchange rate target

No more N1K/$: naira rises by over N200 against dollar, nears Tinubu’s govt exchange rate target

Money

2 years ago

“Think of what you have”: PZ sends clear message on ‘plans’ to leave Nigeria after over 100 years

“Think of what you have”: PZ sends clear message on ‘plans’ to leave Nigeria after over 100 years

Industry

2 years ago

“We are trying”: Minister explains why Nigeria keeps struggling to fix electricity challenges

“We are trying”: Minister explains why Nigeria keeps struggling to fix electricity challenges

Energy

2 years ago

The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has revealed that a 700MW Zungeru power plant is set to begin operation to supply over 5 million households with electricity.

Full list: OPay, PalmPay react as banks banned 32 financial firms customers from funds transfer

Full list: OPay, PalmPay react as banks banned 32 financial firms customers from funds transfer

Money

2 years ago

Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System (NIBSS) has asked banks to remove 32 financial institutions from accessing instant payment (NIP) outward transfer channels.

No more N10k: Multichoice confirms new DStv, GOtv monthly subscription prices for all packages

No more N10k: Multichoice confirms new DStv, GOtv monthly subscription prices for all packages

Industry

2 years ago

Customers of Multichoice, the parent company of DSTV and GOTV, will pay more to watch their favorite programs as there are new prices for all packages.

Banks failure? CBN sends clear message on Access, GTB, Zenith, UBA, other banks' health

Banks failure? CBN sends clear message on Access, GTB, Zenith, UBA, other banks' health

Money

2 years ago

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has a message for the general public on the safety of customers' funds in Access, GTB, Zenith, UBA, and other banks.

“I know your sleepless night”: Otedola praises Dangote, shares 4 impressive features of refinery

“I know your sleepless night”: Otedola praises Dangote, shares 4 impressive features of refinery

Money

2 years ago

Femi Otedola has extolled Aliko Dangote's testament to visionary leadership and relentless pursuit of excellence following the completion of the refinery.

Muda Yusuf speaks as customs sets new exchange rate for importers to clear goods at ports

Muda Yusuf speaks as customs sets new exchange rate for importers to clear goods at ports

Industry

2 years ago

Muda Yusuf has sent a note of warning to the federal government of Nigeria and customs on the effect of the new exchange rate for import duties on the economy.

Dangote refinery's first production and sale date confirmed, Nigerian market ready to buy

Dangote refinery's first production and sale date confirmed, Nigerian market ready to buy

Energy

2 years ago

The Dangote Petroleum Refinery is now ready to release its products for Nigerians to buy after receiving its first one million crude oil shipments from Shell.

Canada makes decision on post-graduate work permits, extends work hours for students

Canada makes decision on post-graduate work permits, extends work hours for students

Money

2 years ago

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Minister Marc Miller has announced three temporary policy changes that are good and bad news for international students.

Dangote speaks on next step, targets as refinery begins processing of 1m barrels of crude oil

Dangote speaks on next step, targets as refinery begins processing of 1m barrels of crude oil

Energy

2 years ago

Nigeria is edging closer to producing its own refined products following the delivery of 1 million barrels of crude oil to the new Dangote refinery.

Dave Ibemere