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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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N1m less than $1k: Naira plunges to record low at black market on increased demand

N1m less than $1k: Naira plunges to record low at black market on increased demand

Money

2 years ago

CBN cracks down on cheque processing errors, banks face penalties starting Nov 1

CBN cracks down on cheque processing errors, banks face penalties starting Nov 1

Money

2 years ago

“Expensive”: Nigerian billionaires Dangote, Otedola, Aigboje show off dance moves, rap in video

“Expensive”: Nigerian billionaires Dangote, Otedola, Aigboje show off dance moves, rap in video

Money

2 years ago

NCC announces new rates for CUG calls, text on MTN, Glo, Airtel, 9mobile

NCC announces new rates for CUG calls, text on MTN, Glo, Airtel, 9mobile

Technology

2 years ago

Naira falls to historic low as 1 dollar sells above N800, black market rate worsens

Naira falls to historic low as 1 dollar sells above N800, black market rate worsens

Money

2 years ago

Biscuit company, MABISCO puts up factory for sale, 2yrs after workers protest of N1K daily pay

Biscuit company, MABISCO puts up factory for sale, 2yrs after workers protest of N1K daily pay

Money

2 years ago

Abdulsamad Rabiu retains position in List of Africa’s richest men after making over N1bn in 24hrs

Abdulsamad Rabiu retains position in List of Africa’s richest men after making over N1bn in 24hrs

Money

2 years ago

Nigerian second richest man Abdul Samad Rabiu has added over N1 billion to his net worth in just 24 hours to retain his status in Africa rich list.

“Apply now: African Development Bank announces paid internship opportunities, lists criteria

“Apply now: African Development Bank announces paid internship opportunities, lists criteria

Economy

2 years ago

The African Development Bank (AfDB) has announced paid internship positions for students, lasting from three to six months, with a chance of potential employment.

Nigerian Company Rida Considering Launching First Helicopter Taxi Service in Lagos

Nigerian Company Rida Considering Launching First Helicopter Taxi Service in Lagos

Technology

2 years ago

Nigerian transport tech company, Rida is set to launch one of its most ambitious projects yet with the plan for a helicopter service for Lagosians to beat traffic.

Naira loses more value as inflation soars to 26.72%, highest level in 18 years, worse in 3 states

Naira loses more value as inflation soars to 26.72%, highest level in 18 years, worse in 3 states

Economy

2 years ago

The National Bureau of Statistics has revealed that once again, Nigerians were forced to pay more for food, goods and services in its latest inflation report.

Nigerian banks with largest CSR donations as Zenith, UBA, others spend over N3.69bn in 6 months

Nigerian banks with largest CSR donations as Zenith, UBA, others spend over N3.69bn in 6 months

Money

2 years ago

Details of how much Nigerian banks spent on charitable causes in fulfillment of their Corporate Social Responsibility have been revealed, with Zenith leading.

Big boost for Naira as Nigeria’s foreign reserves record first gain in 5 months

Big boost for Naira as Nigeria’s foreign reserves record first gain in 5 months

Money

2 years ago

Nigerian foreign reserves has recorded an improvement for the first time in five months giving CBN more firepower to defend Nigerian currency in days ahead.

FG Introduces electronic demand note, receipt, service begins on Nov 1

FG Introduces electronic demand note, receipt, service begins on Nov 1

Industry

2 years ago

The Director-General of the Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) has decided to launch a new EDER in order to help companies with their application.

Concerns as CBN lifts ban on 43 items to stabilise naira against US dollar

Concerns as CBN lifts ban on 43 items to stabilise naira against US dollar

Money

2 years ago

The CBN is readmitting importers of 43 items into the foreign exchange market in an effort to revive the Naira, but it has failed to address the main issues.

Nigeria's 2nd richest man Abdul Samad Rabiu donates over N1.9bn to reconstruct mosque

Nigeria's 2nd richest man Abdul Samad Rabiu donates over N1.9bn to reconstruct mosque

Money

2 years ago

Abdul Samad Rabiu has announced a massive donation of over N1.9 trillion for the reconstruction of a collapsed mosque located in the heart of Kaduna.

Dave Ibemere