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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

"Don't write-off": CBN sets sanctions for top directors taking loans as 4 banks approve over N112bn

"Don't write-off": CBN sets sanctions for top directors taking loans as 4 banks approve over N112bn

Money

2 years ago

Dangote Cement claims top spot, MTN follows in list 10 most valuable companies in Nigeria

Dangote Cement claims top spot, MTN follows in list 10 most valuable companies in Nigeria

Money

2 years ago

Naira plunges to N900/$, leaving Tinubu with more headaches as FAAN arrests forex dealers in Lagos

Naira plunges to N900/$, leaving Tinubu with more headaches as FAAN arrests forex dealers in Lagos

Capital Market

2 years ago

GSK shareholders share almost N1bn in 8 hours as company prepares to leave Nigeria

GSK shareholders share almost N1bn in 8 hours as company prepares to leave Nigeria

Capital Market

2 years ago

"It's a Promise": Tinubu assures Nigerians Port Harcourt refinery will work, sets date for first production

"It's a Promise": Tinubu assures Nigerians Port Harcourt refinery will work, sets date for first production

Energy

2 years ago

“Student visas can be issued 365 days in advance”: US expands application window to clear backlog

“Student visas can be issued 365 days in advance”: US expands application window to clear backlog

Money

2 years ago

Top 5 most fuel-efficient cars, tokunbo or new to buy in 2023 as petrol price hit N640 per litre

Top 5 most fuel-efficient cars, tokunbo or new to buy in 2023 as petrol price hit N640 per litre

Economy

2 years ago

As owners of filling stations increase the price of petrol across the country, the list of the most efficient cars to buy, either used or new, has been revealed

Exchange rate gap between official and black markets widens above N100 as CBN's convergence plan gets tougher

Exchange rate gap between official and black markets widens above N100 as CBN's convergence plan gets tougher

Money

2 years ago

The naira to dollar rate continues to be very volatile against different currencies in the official and black foreign exchange markets as the rate gap widens.

Naira loses more value as demand pressure continues, Expert explains what is going on

Naira loses more value as demand pressure continues, Expert explains what is going on

Money

2 years ago

The value of the naira against foreign currencies continues to depreciate against the US dollar, Pounds, Euro and other foreign currencies at the forex market.

Access, GTBank, other banks process over $500m school fees request from Nigerian students studying abroad

Access, GTBank, other banks process over $500m school fees request from Nigerian students studying abroad

Money

2 years ago

The Central Bank Of Nigeria (CBN) has provided a breakdown on how much Nigerians studying abroad spent on international studies within the space of 4 months.

"CBN lacks experience": Naira-dollar exchange rate to hit N1,018, economist predicts forex policy reversal

"CBN lacks experience": Naira-dollar exchange rate to hit N1,018, economist predicts forex policy reversal

Money

2 years ago

The Central Bank of Nigeria is expected to make another change in the foreign exchange market as economist expects naira to depreciate above N1,000 to a dollar.

Naira bounces back appreciates in value by N51.34 against US dollar after CBN's intervention

Naira bounces back appreciates in value by N51.34 against US dollar after CBN's intervention

Money

2 years ago

The Central Bank of Nigeria's intervention in the foreign exchange markets has helped the Nigerian currency, the naira improved in value against the US dollar.

“No need for phone": WhatsApp rolls out operating system for smartwatches, iPhone users to wait

“No need for phone": WhatsApp rolls out operating system for smartwatches, iPhone users to wait

Money

2 years ago

After long time testing, WhatsApp has announced a standalone app that will allow smartphone users to send, reply to messages and record notes with smartwatches.

"N17.38 each": Ardova quits Nigeria’s stock market as billionaire pays over N16 billion to shareholders

"N17.38 each": Ardova quits Nigeria’s stock market as billionaire pays over N16 billion to shareholders

Technology

2 years ago

Ardova Plc one of the leading energy companies in Nigeria has finally completed the deal to delist from the Nigerian stock market and become a private company.

Ecobank grows profit by 18% to $308 million in 6 months, CEO explains financial performance

Ecobank grows profit by 18% to $308 million in 6 months, CEO explains financial performance

Capital Market

2 years ago

The Ecobank Group has reported a strong financial performance in the first six months of 2023 as the company rides on its diversified business model for growth.

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