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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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“Don’t miss out”: Lagos Govt releases application link for free tech skills training, job offer

“Don’t miss out”: Lagos Govt releases application link for free tech skills training, job offer

Technology

2 years ago

Beautiful Nigerian lady down with jaw cancer, seeks N5m urgent financial assistance to stay alive

Beautiful Nigerian lady down with jaw cancer, seeks N5m urgent financial assistance to stay alive

Nigeria

2 years ago

Check your name: FG unveils 1st set of successful Nigerians for its free training on 12 tech skills

Check your name: FG unveils 1st set of successful Nigerians for its free training on 12 tech skills

Technology

2 years ago

FG issues warning as Nigerians search for best offers as Black Friday kicks off holiday shopping

FG issues warning as Nigerians search for best offers as Black Friday kicks off holiday shopping

Industry

2 years ago

“I can confirm”: Nigerian government refinery to begin operation in December

“I can confirm”: Nigerian government refinery to begin operation in December

Money

2 years ago

Access Bank expands operation, plans to launch in Asia in first quarter of 2024

Access Bank expands operation, plans to launch in Asia in first quarter of 2024

Money

2 years ago

Nigerian refinery finally begins operation, produces 600m litres of fuel, ready to compete

Nigerian refinery finally begins operation, produces 600m litres of fuel, ready to compete

Money

2 years ago

A Nigerian company has begun refining crude oil in Imo State, and the initial production of 600 million liters has brought excitement to the federal government.

Community accuses Lagos Environment Commissioner, Tokunbo, of ‘weaponising’ demolition exercise

Community accuses Lagos Environment Commissioner, Tokunbo, of ‘weaponising’ demolition exercise

Economy

2 years ago

The Lagos State Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, has been accused of using demolition exercises as a weapon against opponents

“We are happy ”: NNPC sends good news message to Nigerians on petrol supply

“We are happy ”: NNPC sends good news message to Nigerians on petrol supply

Energy

2 years ago

Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) has a message on fuel supply for Nigerians preparing for end of the year travels and festive activities.

Naira reverses 2 days gain, falls by N80 against US dollar after CBN’s decision

Naira reverses 2 days gain, falls by N80 against US dollar after CBN’s decision

Money

2 years ago

The Nigerian currency, the naira, fell against the United States Dollar at the Nigerian Autonomous Foreign Exchange Market (NAFEM) and unofficial forex markets.

FG announces plan to cancel Over 50 Taxes, releases link for Nigerians to submit suggestions

FG announces plan to cancel Over 50 Taxes, releases link for Nigerians to submit suggestions

Money

2 years ago

The federal government of Nigeria is preparing to abolish over 50 taxes paid by companies and has called on citizens to come up with reform suggestions.

Tony Elumelu, wife buy more UBA shares for over N480 million in 2 transactions

Tony Elumelu, wife buy more UBA shares for over N480 million in 2 transactions

Capital Market

2 years ago

The United Bank of Africa has received additional investments from Nigerian billionaire and chairman of the bank Tony Elumelu and his wife Vivian Awele.

Customs announce new naira exchange rate to clear goods from US, Europe, China, others

Customs announce new naira exchange rate to clear goods from US, Europe, China, others

Maritime

2 years ago

Nigeria customs service has introduced a new exchange rate for clearing of goods at the nation port as it bids to implement the CBN floating regime.

Apply here: FG announces job vacancies for 3MTT, releases requirements, link for application

Apply here: FG announces job vacancies for 3MTT, releases requirements, link for application

Technology

2 years ago

The Federal Government is looking for qualified Nigerians to apply for Community Managers under its ongoing 3 Million Technical Talent (3MTT) program.

Naira appreciates by N41.61 against US dollar, hits Tinubu govt’s fair exchange rate target

Naira appreciates by N41.61 against US dollar, hits Tinubu govt’s fair exchange rate target

Money

2 years ago

The Nigerian currency, the Naira, improved against the United States dollar at the official foreign exchange market, the black market, and the Peer-to-Peer (P2P).

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