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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 refinery to sell petrol to Nigeria in dollars, not naira, executive director gives reasons

Dangote refinery to sell petrol to Nigeria in dollars, not naira, executive director gives reasons

Energy

2 years ago

Parallex Bank challenges Access, GTB, Zenith, UBA, other banks for customers, makes promises

Parallex Bank challenges Access, GTB, Zenith, UBA, other banks for customers, makes promises

Money

2 years ago

“It is possible”: Travel company unveils route for Nigerians to travel to Canada visa-free

“It is possible”: Travel company unveils route for Nigerians to travel to Canada visa-free

Money

2 years ago

Tinubu secures another $700m loan from World Bank, 3rd since becoming president, details emerge

Tinubu secures another $700m loan from World Bank, 3rd since becoming president, details emerge

Money

2 years ago

Access Holdings announces 58% jump in gross earnings to N940bn in six months

Access Holdings announces 58% jump in gross earnings to N940bn in six months

Money

2 years ago

Traveling to UK, Europe gets more expensive as naira falls to new low against pound, euro

Traveling to UK, Europe gets more expensive as naira falls to new low against pound, euro

Money

2 years ago

Breaking: Yemi Cardoso assumes duty as acting CBN governor, he flaunts impressive CV

Breaking: Yemi Cardoso assumes duty as acting CBN governor, he flaunts impressive CV

Money

2 years ago

The Central Bank of Nigeria has a new management team, and Olayemi Michael Cardoso will lead it alongside four other deputies nominated by President Bola Tinubu.

Small business owners groan as fuel subsidy removal hit hard, experts proffer solutions

Small business owners groan as fuel subsidy removal hit hard, experts proffer solutions

Industry

2 years ago

President Bola Tinubu removal of fuel subsidy is impacting Nigerian SMEs as petrol prices surged, posing challenges, worsening power woes, and triggering inflation.

Dangote breaks silence amid reports NNPC refused to supply refinery crude oil for operations

Dangote breaks silence amid reports NNPC refused to supply refinery crude oil for operations

Money

2 years ago

Africa's richest man, Aliko Dangote, has reacted to media reports that Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited refused to supply crude oil to his refinery.

“Factories are now worship centers”: Mudu Yusuf speaks on state of Nigerian economy

“Factories are now worship centers”: Mudu Yusuf speaks on state of Nigerian economy

Industry

2 years ago

The Chief Executive Officer of the Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprises, Muda Yusuf, has expressed concerns that many factories are now worship centers.

“We regret any inconvenience”: CBN suspends MPC meeting as Yemi Cardoso waits to become new governor

“We regret any inconvenience”: CBN suspends MPC meeting as Yemi Cardoso waits to become new governor

Money

2 years ago

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced the postponement of its Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting expected to be held September 2023.

“Apply from home”: CBN unveils new website to apply for microfinance banking license easily

“Apply from home”: CBN unveils new website to apply for microfinance banking license easily

Money

2 years ago

The Central Bank of Nigeria has revealed that Nigerians looking to own a microfinance bank can now apply for a license from the comfort of their homes.

Lekki Mall, 3 other eye-catching properties up for sale as Novare begins plan to ‘leave’ Nigeria

Lekki Mall, 3 other eye-catching properties up for sale as Novare begins plan to ‘leave’ Nigeria

Economy

2 years ago

Lagos biggest shopping mall has been put up for sale by Nigerian institutional investor and developer, Novare Real Estate Nigeria Limited (NREN).

“N980/$”: Naira crash against US dollar adds over n1.5trn to states external debts, Lagos worst

“N980/$”: Naira crash against US dollar adds over n1.5trn to states external debts, Lagos worst

Economy

2 years ago

The continues depreciation of the naira against the US dollar continue to have a big effect on the debt stock of Nigerian states including FCT with Lagos leading.

“Benefits equal to cash”: Kyari makes promises as NNPC top management staff get sacked

“Benefits equal to cash”: Kyari makes promises as NNPC top management staff get sacked

Energy

2 years ago

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has kicked off a sweeping termination of employment for top management personnel, including popular names.

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