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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 banks advert expenses increase as OPay, PalmPay, Kuda, others give strong competition

Nigerian banks advert expenses increase as OPay, PalmPay, Kuda, others give strong competition

Money

2 years ago

Banks deposits hit N2.41tn as CBN 'removes' savings account limit on Access Bank, GTB, Zenith, others

Banks deposits hit N2.41tn as CBN 'removes' savings account limit on Access Bank, GTB, Zenith, others

Money

2 years ago

Germany invites skilled Nigerian workers, announces 20 in-demand jobs for easy work visa

Germany invites skilled Nigerian workers, announces 20 in-demand jobs for easy work visa

Economy

2 years ago

CBN postpones meeting that determines rate Access, GTBank, UBA, others give loans to customers

CBN postpones meeting that determines rate Access, GTBank, UBA, others give loans to customers

Money

2 years ago

“Do it once”: Steps, USSD code to upgrade prepaid meter easily

“Do it once”: Steps, USSD code to upgrade prepaid meter easily

Industry

2 years ago

NNPC limited speaks on brand name, logo as it wins best innovative company award

Energy

2 years ago

Naira gains N49.39 against US dollar in official market

Naira gains N49.39 against US dollar in official market

Money

2 years ago

The value of Nigerian currency improved against the United States Dollars across all foreign exchange markets as optimism grows about CBN's next action.

Lagos-London airfares set to become cheaper as Air Peace, 2 other airlines secure important licences

Lagos-London airfares set to become cheaper as Air Peace, 2 other airlines secure important licences

Industry

2 years ago

There are strong expectations that airfares will fall in the coming months ahead as the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) secures important permissions.

“We need help”: Price of drugs jump by over 1,000% as GSK, other big companies leave Nigeria

“We need help”: Price of drugs jump by over 1,000% as GSK, other big companies leave Nigeria

Industry

2 years ago

The decision by some international pharmaceutical companies, such as GSK, to leave the country is hurting Nigerians daily, as the cost of drugs has skyrocketed.

Naira falls to N841.14/$ in official market, exchange rate improves at black market

Naira falls to N841.14/$ in official market, exchange rate improves at black market

Money

2 years ago

The Naira depreciated against the US Dollar in the Nigerian Autonomous Foreign Exchange Market (NAFEM) amid a continued foreign exchange (FX) liquidity squeeze.

“A difficult day”: Paystack sacks 33 workers, CEO explains decision, unveils 4-month pay-off package

“A difficult day”: Paystack sacks 33 workers, CEO explains decision, unveils 4-month pay-off package

Money

2 years ago

Nigeria's fintech company, Paystack has announced plans to sack 33 staff in United Arab Emirates and also Europe and CEO has explain the decision.

Germany announces new visa rules, simplifies process for Nigerians ready to relocate and work

Germany announces new visa rules, simplifies process for Nigerians ready to relocate and work

Industry

2 years ago

Germany has announced opportunities for skilled Nigerian workers who are ready to relocate to European countries, and their families can join them.

No more N1k/$: Naira sets new exchange rate record after falling by N286 in hours against US dollar

No more N1k/$: Naira sets new exchange rate record after falling by N286 in hours against US dollar

Money

2 years ago

Naira has dropped to the lowest level in history at the official market after losing N286 of its value against the dollar in hours on Thursday, November 16.

Fidson Healthcare signs deal with Chinese firm to produce drugs for treatment of HIV

Fidson Healthcare signs deal with Chinese firm to produce drugs for treatment of HIV

Industry

2 years ago

Fidson Healthcare Plc (Fidson) has signed a deal with Jiangsu Aidea Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd (Aidea Pharma) a chinese company on HIV drugs production.

“Take advantage”: Nigerian airline announces free, discounted tickets to cheap anniversary

“Take advantage”: Nigerian airline announces free, discounted tickets to cheap anniversary

Industry

2 years ago

Dana Airline has announced that there will be discount ticket flights to celebrate its anniversary and contribution to the Nigeria's aviation industry.

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