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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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“They forgot”: OPay speaks as customers accused company of opening accounts without permission

“They forgot”: OPay speaks as customers accused company of opening accounts without permission

Money

2 years ago

US government opens visa lottery application, 2 options for Nigerians to qualify

US government opens visa lottery application, 2 options for Nigerians to qualify

Money

2 years ago

Report: Don Jazzy seeks investment or sale of Mavin Records valued at over N153 billion

Report: Don Jazzy seeks investment or sale of Mavin Records valued at over N153 billion

Money

2 years ago

Full list: Delta, Imo, 26 other Nigerian states with zero foreign investments in 2023

Full list: Delta, Imo, 26 other Nigerian states with zero foreign investments in 2023

Money

2 years ago

“We are now making money”: Kyari announces NNPC 80% ready to become public company

“We are now making money”: Kyari announces NNPC 80% ready to become public company

Money

2 years ago

Naira fall to US dollar continues at official market, worst in black market

Naira fall to US dollar continues at official market, worst in black market

Money

2 years ago

“We want to know”: Tinubu's government suspends N-Power program indefinitely, gives reasons

“We want to know”: Tinubu's government suspends N-Power program indefinitely, gives reasons

Money

2 years ago

The Federal Government of Nigeria's Npower program is now suspended indefinitely, leaving many graduates who rely on the scheme to survive with nothing.

Dantata, 3 other oil billionaires secure lucrative NNPC pipeline deals, details emerge

Dantata, 3 other oil billionaires secure lucrative NNPC pipeline deals, details emerge

Energy

2 years ago

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited has announced winners of its latest lucrative pipeline contracts, and four billionaires are set to get richer.

NDIC announces payment of over N1bn to depositors of failed banks, releases more names

NDIC announces payment of over N1bn to depositors of failed banks, releases more names

Money

2 years ago

Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation has revealed that depositors of failed microfinance, payment banks have received over N1 trillion from the funds recovered.

NCC sets penalties for sale, purchase of pre-registered MTN, Airtel, Glo, 9mobile SIM cards

NCC sets penalties for sale, purchase of pre-registered MTN, Airtel, Glo, 9mobile SIM cards

Technology

2 years ago

The Nigerian Communication Commission (NCC) has announced penalties for Nigerians who buy and sell preowned sim cards of MTN, Airtel, Glo and 9mobile.

FG unveils 3-year plan to revive Ajaokuta steel company despite 40 years of failed attempts

FG unveils 3-year plan to revive Ajaokuta steel company despite 40 years of failed attempts

Industry

2 years ago

The administration of President Bola Tinubu is determined to revive the Ajaokuta Steel Company Limited and is ready to spend over $1.5 billion to make it happen.

Naira tops World Bank's list of worst performing African currencies in 2023

Naira tops World Bank's list of worst performing African currencies in 2023

Money

2 years ago

The World Bank has released a list of Africa's worst-performing currencies, and the naira ranks very high amid struggles in the official and black markets.

Tinubu announces plan to share N75bn interest-free loan to 1.5m market women

Tinubu announces plan to share N75bn interest-free loan to 1.5m market women

Economy

2 years ago

The federal government has announced that it will be providing interest-free loans to market women who are underprivileged to support their businesses amid hardship.

Say goodbye: WhatsApp will no longer work on selected iPhones, Android smartphones from October 24

Say goodbye: WhatsApp will no longer work on selected iPhones, Android smartphones from October 24

Technology

2 years ago

WhatsApp has announced that some selected Android and iPhone smartphones will no longer be supported and is asking users to upgrade before October 24.

“No more N92k”: UK kicks off new visa application fees for Nigerians, full details emerge

“No more N92k”: UK kicks off new visa application fees for Nigerians, full details emerge

Economy

2 years ago

The United Kingdom's new visa application fee for different categories will be implemented starting today, and Nigerians will have to pay more for a student visa.

Dave Ibemere