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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

Adbond urges property owners to consider agriculture, shares tips on maximising undeveloped land

Adbond urges property owners to consider agriculture, shares tips on maximising undeveloped land

Economy

2 years ago

Tension as Lagos government closes Alaba international market, gives reasons

Tension as Lagos government closes Alaba international market, gives reasons

Industry

2 years ago

FG unveils plan to generate more revenue from Betway, Sportybet, others, targets N2.6trn

FG unveils plan to generate more revenue from Betway, Sportybet, others, targets N2.6trn

Economy

2 years ago

“I will patronise”: Ben Murray-Bruce gives solution to naira recovery, Nigerians reply

“I will patronise”: Ben Murray-Bruce gives solution to naira recovery, Nigerians reply

Money

2 years ago

“Empty office”: Patricia CEO Hanu speaks as customers N2bn remain trapped, offers solution

“Empty office”: Patricia CEO Hanu speaks as customers N2bn remain trapped, offers solution

Money

2 years ago

Farmers react to CBN lifting forex ban on rice as Naira falls to N1,155 a dollar

Farmers react to CBN lifting forex ban on rice as Naira falls to N1,155 a dollar

Money

2 years ago

Naira ends week against dollar with loss, black market traders quote new rates

Naira ends week against dollar with loss, black market traders quote new rates

Money

2 years ago

The Central Bank of Nigeria will need to do something fast as naia continue to lose value against the dollar, Euro, Pounds at the foreign exchange market.

“No more N1K”: ABCON moves to crash dollar at black market, agrees on new exchange rate

“No more N1K”: ABCON moves to crash dollar at black market, agrees on new exchange rate

Money

2 years ago

The Association of Bureau de Change Operators (ABCON) wants to bring down the price of dollar at the black market to support the Central Bank of Nigeria's efforts.

Lekki Free Trade Zone dispute: Harmony Gardens secures court order restraining task force, others

Lekki Free Trade Zone dispute: Harmony Gardens secures court order restraining task force, others

Industry

2 years ago

Harmony Gardens & Estate Development Ltd has announced it has secured a court order restraining Lagos State Task Force chairman over land dispute.

“Apply now: Austria seeks hairdressers willing to relocate, companies offer visa support

“Apply now: Austria seeks hairdressers willing to relocate, companies offer visa support

Money

2 years ago

Austria is looking to fill vacant hairdressing position both make and female ready to locate and companies have intensify thier search offer visa sponsorship.

Elon Musk loses over N12trn in 6 hours, Dangote, Rabiu also drop in billionaire ranking

Elon Musk loses over N12trn in 6 hours, Dangote, Rabiu also drop in billionaire ranking

Money

2 years ago

Elon Musk's wealth has dropped massively due to the poor performance of his Tesla company, while Dangote and Rabiu have slipped down the billionaire list.

“Don’t panic”: NNPC provides explanation as fuel queues return, crude oil price hit $93

“Don’t panic”: NNPC provides explanation as fuel queues return, crude oil price hit $93

Energy

2 years ago

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited has a message for Nigerians on fuel queues returning to different part of the country as crude oil price hit $93.

Otedola's Geregu power to spend over N27bn on gas turbine strong financial performance in 2023

Otedola's Geregu power to spend over N27bn on gas turbine strong financial performance in 2023

Money

2 years ago

Geregu Power the energy company of Nigerian billionaire femi Otedola has recorded an impressive financial performance and wants to spend on gas turbines.

“We are excited”: Tony Elumelu speaks on decision to rename Heirs Holdings’ oil & gas

“We are excited”: Tony Elumelu speaks on decision to rename Heirs Holdings’ oil & gas

Energy

2 years ago

Nigerian billionaire Tony Elumelu has decided to change the name of his oil and gas company, Heirs Holdings, to reflect the company's plans for African energy.

“1 bedroom is N2m monthly”: House rent in Canada hits new high, Nigerians now sleep on streets

“1 bedroom is N2m monthly”: House rent in Canada hits new high, Nigerians now sleep on streets

Economy

2 years ago

Nigerians are finding it difficult to survive in Canada amid an increase in housing rents, which is forcing immigrants to seek shelter in odd places.

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