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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

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Nigerian richest woman, Alakija, trains female entrepreneurs for 4 months, shares N200 million

Nigerian richest woman, Alakija, trains female entrepreneurs for 4 months, shares N200 million

Money

2 years ago

"No more N9k": Transportation companies release new price list for inter-state travels

"No more N9k": Transportation companies release new price list for inter-state travels

Money

2 years ago

"New way to express yourself": TikTok announces new feature, similar to Twitter, Instagram, Threads

"New way to express yourself": TikTok announces new feature, similar to Twitter, Instagram, Threads

Technology

2 years ago

"Naira will bounce back": CBN explains depreciation as forex dealers sell one Dollar above N840

"Naira will bounce back": CBN explains depreciation as forex dealers sell one Dollar above N840

Money

2 years ago

Northern states worst hit by petrol subsidy removal new data shows

Northern states worst hit by petrol subsidy removal new data shows

Economy

2 years ago

"Click on add": Google adds Naira card to payment for services on Play Store, gives instruction

"Click on add": Google adds Naira card to payment for services on Play Store, gives instruction

Money

2 years ago

BDCs explains role of politicians, wealthy Nigerians in naira fall as exchange rate hits N860/$ at P2P market

BDCs explains role of politicians, wealthy Nigerians in naira fall as exchange rate hits N860/$ at P2P market

Money

2 years ago

The Association of Bureaux De Change Operators of Nigeria has identified the challenges facing naira as it continues to lose value against foreign currencies.

After over 2yrs waiting, CBN finally grants 440 persons and companies access to funds in their bank accounts

After over 2yrs waiting, CBN finally grants 440 persons and companies access to funds in their bank accounts

Money

2 years ago

The Central Bank of Nigeria has asked Nigerian banks to finally allow 440 individuals, companies access to their accounts after over two years of restrictions.

Nigerian Passport moves up 10 places in world ranking, visa-free access to 46 countries

Nigerian Passport moves up 10 places in world ranking, visa-free access to 46 countries

Industry

2 years ago

The Nigerian passport ranking has moved up 10 places in the new Henley Passport Index as 46 countries grant visa-free access to Nigerians looking to visit.

Updated: CBN makes first policy decisions under President Tinubu, one month after Emefiele's removal

Updated: CBN makes first policy decisions under President Tinubu, one month after Emefiele's removal

Economy

2 years ago

The Central Bank of Nigeria monetary policy committee has made its first decision since the suspension of Godwin Emefiele and under Bola Ahmed tinubu presidency

CBN reacts to reports of withdrawing 2,698 BDCs licenses as Naira value drops again at official, black market

CBN reacts to reports of withdrawing 2,698 BDCs licenses as Naira value drops again at official, black market

Money

2 years ago

The Central Bank of Nigeria has responded to reports that it has withdrawn the operating licenses of over Bureau De Changes (BDCs) operators across the country.

Dangote, Elumelu’s wealth soars N3.2bn in one day as UBA shares skyrocket to highest level in 2023

Dangote, Elumelu’s wealth soars N3.2bn in one day as UBA shares skyrocket to highest level in 2023

Capital Market

2 years ago

Nigerian billionaires Tony Elumelu and Aliko Dangote collectively increased their wealth by over N3 billion, thanks to the increase in the share price of UBA.

Otedola, Odukale to battle again as First Bank moves to sell shares for additional capital

Otedola, Odukale to battle again as First Bank moves to sell shares for additional capital

Capital Market

2 years ago

First Bank Holding Plc the parent company of First Bank of Nigeria is looking at raising additional capital meaning some of its shares will be on sale soon.

Thank you, this is an important message": Young CEO buys gift for Otedola, his wishes come true

Thank you, this is an important message": Young CEO buys gift for Otedola, his wishes come true

Money

2 years ago

A Nigerian CEO has shared a message on the power of gifts to build relationships, citing his encounter with Femi Otedola as an example of the effectiveness.

Full list: GTbank becomes Nigeria’s most valuable bank after strong performance

Full list: GTbank becomes Nigeria’s most valuable bank after strong performance

Capital Market

2 years ago

The list of most valuable banks in Nigeria has been revealed and it is led this time by Guaranty Trust Holding Company (GTCO), the parent company of GTbank.

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