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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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Guinness Nigeria ex-employee takes company to court, becomes N52.5 million richer

Guinness Nigeria ex-employee takes company to court, becomes N52.5 million richer

Economy

2 years ago

“We are ready": Dangote Refinery announces new take-off date after missing August deadline

“We are ready": Dangote Refinery announces new take-off date after missing August deadline

Economy

2 years ago

CBN new governor, Yemi Cardoso job gets tougher as Naira nears N1000/$ exchange rate

CBN new governor, Yemi Cardoso job gets tougher as Naira nears N1000/$ exchange rate

Money

2 years ago

Elon Musk hints on plan to start charging 550 million users monthly on X, gives reasons

Elon Musk hints on plan to start charging 550 million users monthly on X, gives reasons

Technology

2 years ago

NNPC sacks all top management staff today, 15 months before retirement, gives reasons

NNPC sacks all top management staff today, 15 months before retirement, gives reasons

Economy

2 years ago

Rabiu bounces back, joins Dangote again in list of 500 richest men as wealth rises by N986m in 24hrs

Rabiu bounces back, joins Dangote again in list of 500 richest men as wealth rises by N986m in 24hrs

Money

2 years ago

UBA, Zenith 2 other Nigerian banks record over N1 trillion profit in 6 months

UBA, Zenith 2 other Nigerian banks record over N1 trillion profit in 6 months

Money

2 years ago

Four of Nigerian biggest bank has reported a massive profit in the first half of 2023 following the gains recorded from foreign currency revaluation.

"No more N9k": Tougher times ahead as marketers predict higher price for 12.5kg cooking gas

"No more N9k": Tougher times ahead as marketers predict higher price for 12.5kg cooking gas

Energy

2 years ago

Marketers have predicted a new price for cooking gas in the coming months amid challenges faced by Nigerian Liquefied Natural Gas Limited (NLNGL).

NNPC makes senior management team changes, announces 3 new appointments

NNPC makes senior management team changes, announces 3 new appointments

Industry

2 years ago

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited has announced changes in its management team following the retirement of three of its senior executives.

"Apply now": UK govt announces free visa, N10m offer to Nigerian graduates ready to relocate

"Apply now": UK govt announces free visa, N10m offer to Nigerian graduates ready to relocate

Economy

2 years ago

The United Kingdom government is looking to fill vacant positions in its teaching sector and is offering N10 million and free visa for Nigerian graduates.

“Apply now”: After buying Union Bank UK, Fidelity Bank announces job opening for fresh graduates

“Apply now”: After buying Union Bank UK, Fidelity Bank announces job opening for fresh graduates

Money

2 years ago

Fidelity Bank, one of Nigeria's commercial banks, has announced job vacancies for qualified graduates, either with Bsc or HND to join its growing team.

Tony Elumelu set to add N1.2bn to his wealth as UBA announces huge rewards for shareholders

Tony Elumelu set to add N1.2bn to his wealth as UBA announces huge rewards for shareholders

Money

2 years ago

Tony Elumelu, the Nigerian billionaire and the highest shareholder of United Bank of Africa, is set to receive a huge dividend reward after the bank's performance.

Godwin Emefiele: Tinubu’s CBN probe expands beyond bank officials, more names emerge

Godwin Emefiele: Tinubu’s CBN probe expands beyond bank officials, more names emerge

Money

2 years ago

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's investigation into the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) account extends to 19 staff, including deputy governors and also driver.

NNPC breaks silence on plans to relocate headquarters from Abuja to Lagos

NNPC breaks silence on plans to relocate headquarters from Abuja to Lagos

Industry

2 years ago

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) Mele Kyari has clarify claims that the company is relocating.

Abdulsamad Rabiu meets Tinubu, promises to slash BUA Cement price to N3,000 for Nigerians

Abdulsamad Rabiu meets Tinubu, promises to slash BUA Cement price to N3,000 for Nigerians

Industry

2 years ago

Nigerian billionaire and chairman of BUA Group, Abdul-Samad Rabiu, has announced plans to reduce cement price after meeting President Bola Tinubu.

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