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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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Google launches new Pixel 8 smartphones with exciting features missing in Apple iPhone 15

Google launches new Pixel 8 smartphones with exciting features missing in Apple iPhone 15

Technology

2 years ago

Nigerian ship owners speak out as NNPC spends over N752bn on petrol import using foreign vessels

Nigerian ship owners speak out as NNPC spends over N752bn on petrol import using foreign vessels

Maritime

2 years ago

“Don’t be a victim”: Ecobank advises on rising SIM card fraud tricks

“Don’t be a victim”: Ecobank advises on rising SIM card fraud tricks

Money

2 years ago

Full list: NDIC invites depositors of 20 failed banks for claims payment

Full list: NDIC invites depositors of 20 failed banks for claims payment

Money

2 years ago

Kano businessman Dantata launches new payment bank to rival OPay, Kuda, Moniepoint, makes promises

Kano businessman Dantata launches new payment bank to rival OPay, Kuda, Moniepoint, makes promises

Money

2 years ago

CBN announces dollar inflow into Nigeria rises to $10bn in 2 months, gives breakdown

CBN announces dollar inflow into Nigeria rises to $10bn in 2 months, gives breakdown

Money

2 years ago

Tinubu’s govt invites Nigerians to save through bonds, offers 12% interest rate, full repayment 2026

Tinubu’s govt invites Nigerians to save through bonds, offers 12% interest rate, full repayment 2026

Money

2 years ago

The Debt Management Office (DMO) has asked the public to invest in the Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) Savings Bonds for October 2023 for as low as N1,000.

Abuja leads, Lagos 11th: list of 15 states hardest hit by Tinubu’s fuel subsidy removal in 4 months

Abuja leads, Lagos 11th: list of 15 states hardest hit by Tinubu’s fuel subsidy removal in 4 months

Economy

2 years ago

The National Bureau of Statistics has released its price watch report, revealing the states with the highest petrol prices since Tinubu assumed the presidency.

"We've resolved it": OPay speaks as customers allege fraudulent withdrawals, missing funds

"We've resolved it": OPay speaks as customers allege fraudulent withdrawals, missing funds

Technology

2 years ago

OPay, one of the CBN-licensed fintech companies, has reacted to customers' complaints that funds were missing in their accounts amid a viral video.

“Apply now”: Google offers N75m grant for 15 lucky Nigerian business owners, seeks applicants

“Apply now”: Google offers N75m grant for 15 lucky Nigerian business owners, seeks applicants

Technology

2 years ago

Google will be giving out N75 million to Nigerian Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and also provide mentorship network opportunities for those selected.

Access, GTBank, UBA, Zenith, other banks to close branches nationwide for 24 hours, advise customers

Access, GTBank, UBA, Zenith, other banks to close branches nationwide for 24 hours, advise customers

Money

2 years ago

Commercial bank branches nationwide are expected to be closed in compliance with the federal government's declaration of Independence Day as a public holiday.

“I lost $15m”: Erisco Foods owner Umeofia says banks refused to sell him dollars, gives details

“I lost $15m”: Erisco Foods owner Umeofia says banks refused to sell him dollars, gives details

Money

2 years ago

Eric Umeofia, the founder of Erisco Foods Limited, has accused the Central Bank of Nigeria and bank officials of demanding bribes to sell dollars.

Dangote speaks on reported plan to slash cement price from N5,500 to N2,700 on October 1

Dangote speaks on reported plan to slash cement price from N5,500 to N2,700 on October 1

Money

2 years ago

African richest billionaire and chairman of Dangote Industries Aliko Dangote has reacted to reports that it plans to reduce the price of cement by 50.9% in October 1

“Let poor breathe”: Tinubu Govt speaks on plan to generate revenue from wealthy Nigerians

“Let poor breathe”: Tinubu Govt speaks on plan to generate revenue from wealthy Nigerians

Economy

2 years ago

The administration of President Bola Tinubu is determined to increase tax revenue and has decided to shift focus on the wealthy Nigerians in the country.

Tinubu borrows over N1.5trn from World Bank in 4 months, details emerge

Tinubu borrows over N1.5trn from World Bank in 4 months, details emerge

Money

2 years ago

Nigeria has a debt problem, but this has not stopped the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu from seeking more loans from the World Bank.

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