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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.

5521 articles published since 20 Sep 2021

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“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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

CBN explains decision to lift forex ban on importers of toothpick, cement, rice, 41 other items

CBN explains decision to lift forex ban on importers of toothpick, cement, rice, 41 other items

Money

2 years ago

The Central Bank of Nigeria has provided a detailed explanation of its decision to lift the forex restrictions placed on importers of 43 items from official markets.

"No more N900": Naira falls to lowest level in history against US dollar at black market

"No more N900": Naira falls to lowest level in history against US dollar at black market

Money

2 years ago

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has a tough job ahead as naira continue its depreciation in the foreign exchange market falling to record low to dollar.

Naira depreciates as dollar supply drops by 86% after CBN lifts forex restriction on 43 items

Naira depreciates as dollar supply drops by 86% after CBN lifts forex restriction on 43 items

Money

2 years ago

Nigerian currency, the naira, continued its poor performance against the US dollar despite the Central Bank of Nigeria's announcement to intervene.

Naira appreciates by 2.3% against US dollar as CBN ends forex ban on 43 items

Naira appreciates by 2.3% against US dollar as CBN ends forex ban on 43 items

Money

2 years ago

Naira has reacted to the decision by the Central Bank of Nigeria to lift the forex ban on 43 items after 8 years in the official and black forex markets.

Nigerian govt spends N97 out of every N100 revenue to repay debts to World Bank, China others

Nigerian govt spends N97 out of every N100 revenue to repay debts to World Bank, China others

Economy

2 years ago

The federal government is in a deep fiscal crises and a new report from the budget office shows that most of the government revenue goes into debt servicing.

Boost for naira as Nigeria retains position as Africa’s biggest oil producer for 3rd straight month

Boost for naira as Nigeria retains position as Africa’s biggest oil producer for 3rd straight month

Money

2 years ago

The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries has announced that Nigeria is the top African oil producer for September 2023, which is a boost for the naira.

“We need to worry”: Experts react to CBN’s decision to lift forex ban on 43 items after 8 years

“We need to worry”: Experts react to CBN’s decision to lift forex ban on 43 items after 8 years

Money

2 years ago

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has reacted to the readmission of 43 items to the official investors and exporters foreign exchange markets after eight years.

Dave Ibemere