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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.

5530 articles published since 20 Sep 2021

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Access Bank and UBA sign agreement to allow Africans trade without the need to use dollars

Access Bank and UBA sign agreement to allow Africans trade without the need to use dollars

Money

3 years ago

Naira makes slight recovery after exchanging at N815 against dollar at official forex market

Naira makes slight recovery after exchanging at N815 against dollar at official forex market

Money

3 years ago

New data shows Imo leads list of 10 states with highest petrol prices in Nigeria

New data shows Imo leads list of 10 states with highest petrol prices in Nigeria

Economy

3 years ago

Nigerian stock investors get richer since Tinubu’s presidency as 11 companies record over 100% returns

Nigerian stock investors get richer since Tinubu’s presidency as 11 companies record over 100% returns

Capital Market

3 years ago

Nigeria's foreign reserves drop by over $600M in first 18 days of Tinubu's presidency, hit 2-year low

Nigeria's foreign reserves drop by over $600M in first 18 days of Tinubu's presidency, hit 2-year low

Money

3 years ago

Nigerians missing as four African billionaires worth over N5 trillion pledge to give out at least 50% of their wealth

Nigerians missing as four African billionaires worth over N5 trillion pledge to give out at least 50% of their wealth

Money

3 years ago

MTN and Airtel exchange banter in cheeky adverts as they get set to battle for 5G subscribers

MTN and Airtel exchange banter in cheeky adverts as they get set to battle for 5G subscribers

Industry

3 years ago

MTN and Airtel, the two telecommunication companies offering 5G services in Nigeria, have engaged in a lighthearted banter through cheeky social media adverts.

"N800/$": Black market traders sell dollar cheaper than banks as exchange rates near convergence

"N800/$": Black market traders sell dollar cheaper than banks as exchange rates near convergence

Money

3 years ago

Exchange rate of Nigerian currency, the Naira, against US dollar in foreign exchange markets is approaching convergence, signalling progress towards one rate.

Meet Wale Edun, special adviser to President Tinubu on monetary policy, his CV is very impressive

Meet Wale Edun, special adviser to President Tinubu on monetary policy, his CV is very impressive

Money

3 years ago

Bola Ahmed Tinubu's administration is in full swing as he has appointed Wale Edun, a seasoned economist and banker, as his special adviser on monetary policy.

"No more N40k": GTBank increases staff salaries, more companies to follow as cost of living rises

"No more N40k": GTBank increases staff salaries, more companies to follow as cost of living rises

Money

3 years ago

Guaranty Trust Bank has decided to increase the salaries of junior staff starting from July, following the removal of fuel subsidy and devaluation of the Naira.

New list of 10 richest African billionaires and countries emerges as Dangote loses position to South African

New list of 10 richest African billionaires and countries emerges as Dangote loses position to South African

Money

3 years ago

List of 10 wealthiest billionaires in Africa has been updated, with Aliko Dangote losing his position to South African Johann Rupert after 10 years at the top.

"Fund your account": Access, UBA, Zenith other banks update forex forms guidelines for students, importers

"Fund your account": Access, UBA, Zenith other banks update forex forms guidelines for students, importers

Money

3 years ago

The Central Bank of Nigeria has introduced a new foreign exchange policy that gives Nigerian banks the power to sell dollars using the prevailing market rates.

Airtel launches 5G network service in 4 Nigerian cities, to challenge MTN for subscribers as Mafab stays quiet

Airtel launches 5G network service in 4 Nigerian cities, to challenge MTN for subscribers as Mafab stays quiet

Technology

3 years ago

Airtel Nigeria has kicked off its 5G network launch in four Nigerian cities with plans to increase coverage in the coming months, as MTN makes more headway.

"Fine N500K":FG bans five categories of people from newly signed student loan

"Fine N500K":FG bans five categories of people from newly signed student loan

Money

3 years ago

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu recently signed into law the new student loan legislation, but there are categories of students who are not allowed to benefit.

"1 Naira to 1 eNaira": CBN tells Nigerians abroad to send money home using its digital currency

"1 Naira to 1 eNaira": CBN tells Nigerians abroad to send money home using its digital currency

Technology

3 years ago

The Central Bank of Nigeria continues its push to ensure adoption of the eNaira and has given instructions to International Money Transfer Operators (IMTOs).

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