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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

CBN declares highest profit in 5 years as naira exchange rate gets closer to N1000 per dollar

CBN declares highest profit in 5 years as naira exchange rate gets closer to N1000 per dollar

Money

2 years ago

Nigeria missing, Seychelles leads as World Bank releases 2023 list of top 10 richest countries in Africa

Nigeria missing, Seychelles leads as World Bank releases 2023 list of top 10 richest countries in Africa

Money

2 years ago

"No more N4k": Cooking gas prices for 5kg and 12.5kg to increase as Nigeria LNG 10-month woes continue

"No more N4k": Cooking gas prices for 5kg and 12.5kg to increase as Nigeria LNG 10-month woes continue

Money

2 years ago

“You will be influenced”: US cautions Tinubu about China after debt increased by 200% under Buhari

“You will be influenced”: US cautions Tinubu about China after debt increased by 200% under Buhari

Money

2 years ago

"Focus on your work": Tinubu's tax team lists Customs, 62 other MDAs that must stop collecting govt revenue

"Focus on your work": Tinubu's tax team lists Customs, 62 other MDAs that must stop collecting govt revenue

Economy

2 years ago

Naira crashes to above N900 against US dollar on P2P FX market, ABCON blames Binance

Naira crashes to above N900 against US dollar on P2P FX market, ABCON blames Binance

Money

2 years ago

Dangote Cement, MTN, 8 other companies lose over N630bn in 6 months after Tinubu, CBN naira decision

Dangote Cement, MTN, 8 other companies lose over N630bn in 6 months after Tinubu, CBN naira decision

Money

2 years ago

The Central Bank of Nigeria's decision to float the naira in order to harmonise the different exchange rates has resulted in huge forex losses for companies.

Aliko Dangote loses over N480bn in 24hrs, slips in battle to reclaim Africa's richest man title

Aliko Dangote loses over N480bn in 24hrs, slips in battle to reclaim Africa's richest man title

Money

2 years ago

Aliko Dangote's wealth has continued to plummet since the decision by the CBN to float the Nigerian currency, and he is now the second richest man in Africa.

"Believe our vision": Spotlight on Nigeria as World Bank stops financial support for Uganda over anti-gay law

"Believe our vision": Spotlight on Nigeria as World Bank stops financial support for Uganda over anti-gay law

Money

2 years ago

World Bank has decided to end its financial support to the Uganda government as punishment for its recent decision to outlaw, criminalise samesex relationships.

Good, bad news for Nigeria as global crude oil prices rise to highest level in 2023

Good, bad news for Nigeria as global crude oil prices rise to highest level in 2023

Energy

2 years ago

Crude oil prices are at the highest since the start of 2023, bringing blessings and burdens for Nigeria's government and its citizens as fuel price hike looms.

"We are going to try": Tinubu, Okonjo-Iweala brainstorm solutions as N700 per litre petrol price looms

"We are going to try": Tinubu, Okonjo-Iweala brainstorm solutions as N700 per litre petrol price looms

Economy

2 years ago

President Bola Tinubu discussed Nigerians' challenges since the petrol subsidy removal with Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala. The meeting held amidst threatening fuel prices

New data shows Kano State and northern regions lead with highest NIN registrations in Nigeria

New data shows Kano State and northern regions lead with highest NIN registrations in Nigeria

Technology

2 years ago

National Bureau of Statistics has revealed that number of persons registered by the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) for NIN is now above 22m.

List of MTN, Airtel 5G Service and Coverage Areas in Nigeria as FG Defends MAFAB Communications

List of MTN, Airtel 5G Service and Coverage Areas in Nigeria as FG Defends MAFAB Communications

Technology

2 years ago

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) granted fifth-generation network(5G) licenses to three telecommunication companies only two is currently live.

"Indebted in all subjects": WASSCE results sheet of candidates from 8 states withheld, WAEC explains

"Indebted in all subjects": WASSCE results sheet of candidates from 8 states withheld, WAEC explains

Money

2 years ago

WAEC has taken a drastic step in its efforts to recover outstanding fees from several state governments by withholding results of state-sponsored candidates.

CBN, experts speak on Access, Zenith others' health as NDIC refunds money to 182 failed banks depositors

CBN, experts speak on Access, Zenith others' health as NDIC refunds money to 182 failed banks depositors

Money

2 years ago

The CBN has provided insight into the health of financial institutions as the NDIC commences the process of refunding money to depositors of failed 182 banks.

Dave Ibemere