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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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Dangote speaks on reported sales promo, crashing cement bag price to N2,400

Dangote speaks on reported sales promo, crashing cement bag price to N2,400

Money

2 years ago

Yemi Cardoso unveils plans as CBN governor, promises shift from Emefiele’s policies

Yemi Cardoso unveils plans as CBN governor, promises shift from Emefiele’s policies

Money

2 years ago

Good news for Tinubu’s government as oil production rises to above 1.3mbpd, highest in 20 months

Good news for Tinubu’s government as oil production rises to above 1.3mbpd, highest in 20 months

Energy

2 years ago

Wale Edun makes history as World Bank appoints him chair African Governors’ Forum

Wale Edun makes history as World Bank appoints him chair African Governors’ Forum

Economy

2 years ago

Zenith leads, access 14th: 12 Nigerian banks make list of African top 100 banks in 2023

Zenith leads, access 14th: 12 Nigerian banks make list of African top 100 banks in 2023

Money

2 years ago

Data shows CBN defended naira with over $5 billion in six months

Data shows CBN defended naira with over $5 billion in six months

Money

2 years ago

“N500 for 30 mins”: Lagos Airport announces new fees for car park, VIP lounge services, details emerge

“N500 for 30 mins”: Lagos Airport announces new fees for car park, VIP lounge services, details emerge

Industry

2 years ago

Bi-Courtney Aviation Services Limited(BASL), the operator of the Murtala Muhammed Airport Terminal II facility, will be charging new fees for car park, VIP lounge.

“No more N378k”: Elon Musk slashes price of Starlink for Nigerians by 21%, make promises

“No more N378k”: Elon Musk slashes price of Starlink for Nigerians by 21%, make promises

Technology

2 years ago

Elon Musk Internet company, Starlink has announced the reduction in prices for its hardwares followin a fruitful talks with Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC).

Tinubu policies help Access, Zenith, 3 other top banks shareholders pocket over N1.2trn in 9 months

Tinubu policies help Access, Zenith, 3 other top banks shareholders pocket over N1.2trn in 9 months

Capital Market

2 years ago

Nigerian banks including Access, Zenith, UBA, GTbank made a huge profit from the policies of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on the Nigerian exchange.

“No more N990/$”: Naira fall continues against US dollar at official market, worse in black markets

“No more N990/$”: Naira fall continues against US dollar at official market, worse in black markets

Money

2 years ago

Nigeria currency, the naira, is starting the new week on a negative note at both the official and black markets giving more headaches to the Central Bank of Nigeria.

First Bank announces name changes for subsidiaries in Africa, gives reasons

First Bank announces name changes for subsidiaries in Africa, gives reasons

Money

2 years ago

First Bank has announced a name change for its subsidiaries across Africa and Europe as part of its efforts to establish a consistent brand identity.

NNPC releases names of 17 companies that secured its lucrative pipeline deal, denies accusations

NNPC releases names of 17 companies that secured its lucrative pipeline deal, denies accusations

Energy

2 years ago

Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has reacted to reports that it secretly gave pipeline contracts to Northern oil 'cabals' and has released names.

CBN successfully mops up N150bn excess cash in access, zenith, GTB, UBA, other banks via Omo auction

CBN successfully mops up N150bn excess cash in access, zenith, GTB, UBA, other banks via Omo auction

Money

2 years ago

The Central Bank of Nigeria has continued its management of the money supply to stimulate economic growth worsened by the rising cost of goods and services.

“No due process”: Bank workers union protests dismissal of members by Heritage Bank, lists demands

“No due process”: Bank workers union protests dismissal of members by Heritage Bank, lists demands

Money

2 years ago

The Association of Senior Staff of Banks, Insurance, and Financial Institutions, ASSBIFI, is ready to battle it out with Heritage Bank after sack of workers.

“Apply now”: US embassy announces 7 exciting job vacancies for Nigerians with attractive salaries

“Apply now”: US embassy announces 7 exciting job vacancies for Nigerians with attractive salaries

Money

2 years ago

The United State Embassy in Nigeria has announced various job vacancies for Nigerians which includes dispatch riders, body guard, boat pilots with huge salary.

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