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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 online": UK announces new travel requirement, Nigerians need more than a visa for entry

"Apply online": UK announces new travel requirement, Nigerians need more than a visa for entry

Money

2 years ago

“LX 600 N260m”: List of cheapest, most expensive Toyota car models in Nigeria for 2023

“LX 600 N260m”: List of cheapest, most expensive Toyota car models in Nigeria for 2023

Money

2 years ago

Top 12 Nigerian banks with highest account maintenance income as customers get over N72bn debits

Top 12 Nigerian banks with highest account maintenance income as customers get over N72bn debits

Money

2 years ago

“No more N1K/$”: Naira recovers slightly against dollar after making history at black market

“No more N1K/$”: Naira recovers slightly against dollar after making history at black market

Money

2 years ago

“We can”: New CBN governor Yemi Cardoso speaks on plans to tackle rising inflation, bank charges

“We can”: New CBN governor Yemi Cardoso speaks on plans to tackle rising inflation, bank charges

Money

2 years ago

CBN new governor Yemi Cardoso reveals plans to help naira recover as dollar exchange rate hit N1000

CBN new governor Yemi Cardoso reveals plans to help naira recover as dollar exchange rate hit N1000

Money

2 years ago

“N1K/$”: Naira new exchange rate to dollar, euro, pound as Senate confirms Yemi Cardoso as CBN gov

“N1K/$”: Naira new exchange rate to dollar, euro, pound as Senate confirms Yemi Cardoso as CBN gov

Money

2 years ago

The foreign exchange market has reacted to the confirmation of Olayemi Cardoso as the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) governor after Tinubu's nomination.

“Apply now”: New Zealand releases 17 exciting job openings for Nigerian workers ready to relocate

“Apply now”: New Zealand releases 17 exciting job openings for Nigerian workers ready to relocate

Industry

2 years ago

New Zealand needs foreign workers, and in its bid to attract talented persons, has announced that it is adding 17 occupations for its green visa.

“Be rest assured”: FG speaks on Facebook user arrested for reviewing Erisco Foods’ Tomato Paste

“Be rest assured”: FG speaks on Facebook user arrested for reviewing Erisco Foods’ Tomato Paste

Money

2 years ago

The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has reacted to the arrest of Chioma Egodi Jnr, who made a critical review of Erisco's product.

Tony Elumelu's wife Awele makes over N5bn in just 71 days as Transcorp investment pays off

Tony Elumelu's wife Awele makes over N5bn in just 71 days as Transcorp investment pays off

Capital Market

2 years ago

Nigerian businessman Tony Elumelu wife Elumelu has become over N5 billion richer in just 71 days thanks to the impressive performance of her Transcorp investement.

Access leads, UBA 3rd: top Nigerian banks with highest loan amounts to customers in 2023

Access leads, UBA 3rd: top Nigerian banks with highest loan amounts to customers in 2023

Money

2 years ago

Nigerian banks in adherence to the Central Bank of Nigeria loan to deposit policy have announced that they collectively gave out loan of over N24 trillion.

Naira fall, dollar supply top CPPE's 10-point agenda for acting CBN governor Olayemi Cardoso

Naira fall, dollar supply top CPPE's 10-point agenda for acting CBN governor Olayemi Cardoso

Money

2 years ago

The Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise (CPPE) has released set of agendas for the Central Bank of Nigeria's(CBN) new management team.

Australian govt offers $10,000, free visa to Nigerian workers in construction ready to relocate

Australian govt offers $10,000, free visa to Nigerian workers in construction ready to relocate

Economy

2 years ago

Australian government is looking to fill vacant positions in its construction sector and is offering $10,000 and free visas for Nigerian workers.

“They are very capable”: Tony Elumelu speaks on CBN’s new leadership, makes naira prediction

“They are very capable”: Tony Elumelu speaks on CBN’s new leadership, makes naira prediction

Money

2 years ago

Nigerian billionaire and chairman of United Bank of Africa Tony Elumelu has expressed high hopes for the new leadership of the Central Bank of Nigeria.

UBA leads, GTB 7th: top 12 Nigerian banks with highest staff salaries payout in 2023

UBA leads, GTB 7th: top 12 Nigerian banks with highest staff salaries payout in 2023

Money

2 years ago

Nigerian banks splurged billions on the compensation of their staff in the first six months of 2023, with United Bank of Africa leading, followed by Access Bank.

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