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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.

5527 articles published since 20 Sep 2021

Author's articles

“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

“Lagos to Ibadan N6,500”: Cheapest and most expensive states to travel by air in Nigeria

“Lagos to Ibadan N6,500”: Cheapest and most expensive states to travel by air in Nigeria

Money

2 years ago

Naira in trouble?: JP Morgan reveals Nigeria’s forex reserve is at $3bn, far lower than CBN’s figure

Naira in trouble?: JP Morgan reveals Nigeria’s forex reserve is at $3bn, far lower than CBN’s figure

Money

2 years ago

“Not more than 2.5%”: CBN releases new rules for 5,691 BDC operators when buying, selling dollars to customers

“Not more than 2.5%”: CBN releases new rules for 5,691 BDC operators when buying, selling dollars to customers

Money

2 years ago

N860/$: Over 2000 Nigerians drop off dollar millionaire list, more at risk as naira depreciation continues

N860/$: Over 2000 Nigerians drop off dollar millionaire list, more at risk as naira depreciation continues

Money

2 years ago

Nigerian biggest banks' top bosses lose over N6bn in days, but this week looks bright

Nigerian biggest banks' top bosses lose over N6bn in days, but this week looks bright

Capital Market

2 years ago

WhatsApp announces new update for photo sharing, adds option to satisfy users complains for years

WhatsApp announces new update for photo sharing, adds option to satisfy users complains for years

Technology

2 years ago

WhatsApp, the popular social media messaging app, has continued to add more changes and upgrades to its various features to improve the experience of its users.

“This was an advice”: Tony Elumelu sends message to Nigerian youths on steps to become successful

“This was an advice”: Tony Elumelu sends message to Nigerian youths on steps to become successful

Money

2 years ago

Nigerian Billionaire Tony Elumelu has shared an important message to Nigerian youths on what it takes to become a globally celebrated successful businessman.

Dangote, Rabiu make over N300bn in just one week, to move up in global ranking, Adenuga stays 3rd

Dangote, Rabiu make over N300bn in just one week, to move up in global ranking, Adenuga stays 3rd

Money

2 years ago

Billionaires Aliko Dangote, Abdul Samad Rabiu, and Mike Adenuga experienced mixed fortunes in terms of their net worth, with over N300bn added to their wealth

“No more tricks to buy cheap dollar”: CBN introduces forex price verification portal as naira recovers

“No more tricks to buy cheap dollar”: CBN introduces forex price verification portal as naira recovers

Money

2 years ago

The Central Bank of Nigeria is set to launch its Price Verification Portal for importers and all commercial banks have already tested and conducted the pilot.

“It makes no sense.” Google watches on as Elon Musk announces plan to stop users from blocking him, others

“It makes no sense.” Google watches on as Elon Musk announces plan to stop users from blocking him, others

Technology

2 years ago

Elon Musk wants to remove the blocking feature from his social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, describing himself as a free speech absolutist.

“No more N900/$”: BDC operators send important message to CBN as Naira records massive gain against US dollar

“No more N900/$”: BDC operators send important message to CBN as Naira records massive gain against US dollar

Money

2 years ago

The Association of Bureau de Change Operators of Nigeria (ABCON) has a message for the Central Bank of Nigeria that will save naira from further depreciation.

“Please disregard”: CBN sends message to Nigerians on reported new FX policy as one dollar sells for N740

“Please disregard”: CBN sends message to Nigerians on reported new FX policy as one dollar sells for N740

Money

2 years ago

Central Bank of Nigeria has reacted to reports that it introduced another foreign exchange policy to the market to help the naira from further depreciation.

Sterling 3 directors buy more shares as company's market value increase by over N5bn one week

Sterling 3 directors buy more shares as company's market value increase by over N5bn one week

Money

2 years ago

Sterling Financial Holding, the parent company of Sterling Bank, has announced that 3 of its executive directors have decided to purchase more company shares.

“Call us”: CBN releases phone numbers, websites to check, report Yahoo boys, Ponzi scheme operators

“Call us”: CBN releases phone numbers, websites to check, report Yahoo boys, Ponzi scheme operators

Money

2 years ago

The Central Bank of Nigeria is askig Nigerians to report illegal financial operators, including Ponzi schemes and loan companies through its contact numbers.

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