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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.

5526 articles published since 20 Sep 2021

Author's articles

“We need to”: Tinubu to personally intervene to resolving UAE, Nigeria disagreement since 2022

“We need to”: Tinubu to personally intervene to resolving UAE, Nigeria disagreement since 2022

Money

2 years ago

Service sector leads as Nigeria's economy grows by 2.51% in first GDP report under President Bola Tinubu

Service sector leads as Nigeria's economy grows by 2.51% in first GDP report under President Bola Tinubu

Economy

2 years ago

“Link your NIN”: Step-by-step guide to upgrading prepared meters free of charge before it is too late

“Link your NIN”: Step-by-step guide to upgrading prepared meters free of charge before it is too late

Energy

2 years ago

"Too cheap": Another fuel price increase looms as naira sells above N920/$, oil marketers propose new cost

"Too cheap": Another fuel price increase looms as naira sells above N920/$, oil marketers propose new cost

Energy

2 years ago

“Working for 1hr shows you are employed”: Nigeria’s unemployment rate drops to 4.1% in Q1 2023

“Working for 1hr shows you are employed”: Nigeria’s unemployment rate drops to 4.1% in Q1 2023

Economy

2 years ago

“It is just funny”: CBN speaks on JP Morgan's $3.7Bn estimate of Nigeria’s net reserves

“It is just funny”: CBN speaks on JP Morgan's $3.7Bn estimate of Nigeria’s net reserves

Money

2 years ago

“Not sustainable”: MTN, Airtel, Glo, 9mobile want price review for data, call, SMS

“Not sustainable”: MTN, Airtel, Glo, 9mobile want price review for data, call, SMS

Technology

2 years ago

Association of Licensed Telecoms Operators of Nigeria (ALTON) has raised concerns on how much MTN, Airtel, Glo, and 9mobile are charging for data and calls.

"I love it": WhatsApp announces new feature to allow users create unnamed groups

"I love it": WhatsApp announces new feature to allow users create unnamed groups

Technology

2 years ago

Meta, WhatsApp is once again rolling out another update for Android and iOS phone users across the world, this time, it is for users to create unnamed groups.

NIPOST lists items not allowed for courier services, prepares for October postcodes verification system

NIPOST lists items not allowed for courier services, prepares for October postcodes verification system

Money

2 years ago

There are a list of items prohibited by the Nigerian Postal Service for courier service as plans begin for the implementation a postcode verification system.

BRICS bank promises to issue 30% of loans in local currencies- will Nigeria hop on board?

BRICS bank promises to issue 30% of loans in local currencies- will Nigeria hop on board?

Money

2 years ago

BRICS bloc of Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa has announced plans to offer loans to members in local currencies, but Nigeria will not benefit.

“Apply now”: Mastercard announces 300 internship opportunities for fresh graduates, sets application deadline

“Apply now”: Mastercard announces 300 internship opportunities for fresh graduates, sets application deadline

Money

2 years ago

Mastercard is accepting applications from graduates from Nigeria and other African countries for a role in 300 positions under its foundation associate program.

“What’s your experience”: Bosun Tijani new communication minister seeks feedback on telcos 13 USSD codes

“What’s your experience”: Bosun Tijani new communication minister seeks feedback on telcos 13 USSD codes

Money

2 years ago

The newly appointed minister of communications, innovation and co-founder of Co-Creation Hub (CcHUB), Bosun Tijani is seeking feedback from Nigerians on telcos.

Fuel subsidy: Tinubu targets alternative fuel price of N250 per litre, sends message to Nigerians

Fuel subsidy: Tinubu targets alternative fuel price of N250 per litre, sends message to Nigerians

Economy

2 years ago

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is projecting that the Compressed Natural Gas will cost Nigerians N250/litre and is encouraging citizens to convert their vehicles.

Full list: NGX orders 24 Nigerian companies to pay over N87m for filing audited results after due date

Full list: NGX orders 24 Nigerian companies to pay over N87m for filing audited results after due date

Money

2 years ago

Nigerian companies have been fined over N87 million for submitting their 2022 audited financial statements very late on the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX).

“N969.83/£1”: Naira reverses gains, falls to dollar, pound, euro as NNPC’s $3Bn loan buzz fades

“N969.83/£1”: Naira reverses gains, falls to dollar, pound, euro as NNPC’s $3Bn loan buzz fades

Money

2 years ago

The naira continues its struggle against various foreign currencies, including the dollar, pound, and euro in the official and black foreign exchange markets.

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