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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.

5529 articles published since 20 Sep 2021

Author's articles

Dangote reclaims crown as Africa's richest man as wealth rises by over N13bn in 24 hours

Dangote reclaims crown as Africa's richest man as wealth rises by over N13bn in 24 hours

Money

2 years ago

Full list: CBN releases new names of approved cheque printers in Nigeria

Full list: CBN releases new names of approved cheque printers in Nigeria

Money

2 years ago

BUA Food becomes most profitable consumer goods company in Nigeria, outshines 20 others

BUA Food becomes most profitable consumer goods company in Nigeria, outshines 20 others

Money

2 years ago

Petrol price to increase above N700 per litre: there are 4 reasons the change is happening soon

Petrol price to increase above N700 per litre: there are 4 reasons the change is happening soon

Energy

2 years ago

"Debt-free": MTN reaches agreement with Mastercard to sell part of its fintech business worth $5 billion

"Debt-free": MTN reaches agreement with Mastercard to sell part of its fintech business worth $5 billion

Money

2 years ago

“Apply with the link”: Access Bank announces exciting job vacancies, lists benefits attached

“Apply with the link”: Access Bank announces exciting job vacancies, lists benefits attached

Money

2 years ago

"N1000/$": Naira recovers 5.2% of its lost value against US dollar, ends week on high

"N1000/$": Naira recovers 5.2% of its lost value against US dollar, ends week on high

Money

2 years ago

Nigerian currency the naira, made a very interesting performance against the US dollar at both the official and unofficial foreign exchange market on Friday.

NDIC, NESI make list of 15 companies owned or invested in by CBN and types of services they provide

NDIC, NESI make list of 15 companies owned or invested in by CBN and types of services they provide

Money

2 years ago

The Central Bank of Nigeria is wholly owned by the Federal Government of Nigeria and is a Government Business Entity with at least 10 different subsidiaries.

Ukraine captures global investors’ attention despite war, foreign reserves now higher than Nigeria’s $33bn

Ukraine captures global investors’ attention despite war, foreign reserves now higher than Nigeria’s $33bn

Money

2 years ago

Ukraine's show of strong resilience amid aggression from Vladimir Putin, the President of Russia, has attracted the interest of global investors who see growth.

1st to 3rd: Nigeria is no longer Africa’s biggest oil producer as production drops by 13.6% to 1.08mbpd

1st to 3rd: Nigeria is no longer Africa’s biggest oil producer as production drops by 13.6% to 1.08mbpd

Energy

2 years ago

The Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries has reported that Nigeria's oil production declined by 13% as the battle against crude oil theft continues.

"N1000 per litre?": Marketers speak on fuel price increase, ask Nigerians not to panic

"N1000 per litre?": Marketers speak on fuel price increase, ask Nigerians not to panic

Money

2 years ago

The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association(IPMAN) of Nigeria has asked Nigerians to prepare for another fuel price change but wants citizens not to panic.

"2kobo each: MTN shareholders choose company’s shares over huge cash reward, gets SEC approval

"2kobo each: MTN shareholders choose company’s shares over huge cash reward, gets SEC approval

Capital Market

2 years ago

Over 5,000 shareholders of the telecommunications giant MTN Nigeria have decided to choose company's shares instead of receiving dividend payments in cash.

Lagos to London plane ticket now above N5m: Airlines may increase prices again after Niger Republic decision

Lagos to London plane ticket now above N5m: Airlines may increase prices again after Niger Republic decision

Money

2 years ago

Airlines will have to adjust their ticket prices as the National Council for the Safeguard of the Homeland announces the closure of Niger Republic airspace.

Love, lust & other things": Despite hardship, Nigerians spend over N266 million to watch movies in just 23 days

Love, lust & other things": Despite hardship, Nigerians spend over N266 million to watch movies in just 23 days

Economy

2 years ago

Nigerian movie lovers visited various cinemas across the country to relax and have fun, despite the economic challenges following the removal of fuel subsidy.

CBN provides cost breakdown of printing new naira notes, throwing away old ones in 2022

CBN provides cost breakdown of printing new naira notes, throwing away old ones in 2022

Money

2 years ago

The Central Bank of Nigeria has revealed how much it spent on currency management in 2022. The amount includes the cost of printing old and new naira notes.

Dave Ibemere