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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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Lab technicians get over N4k per hour: Top 10 jobs in UK for easy work visas and their average salaries

Lab technicians get over N4k per hour: Top 10 jobs in UK for easy work visas and their average salaries

Industry

3 years ago

President Bola Tinubu only reduced fuel subsidy, didn’t remove it, says Bismarck Rewane

President Bola Tinubu only reduced fuel subsidy, didn’t remove it, says Bismarck Rewane

Money

3 years ago

"It was them": Ex-minister Hadi Sirika says real owners, not federal government, unveiled Nigeria Air

"It was them": Ex-minister Hadi Sirika says real owners, not federal government, unveiled Nigeria Air

Industry

3 years ago

Canada extends visa-free travel to 13 countries, adds two African nations, ignores Nigeria

Canada extends visa-free travel to 13 countries, adds two African nations, ignores Nigeria

Economy

3 years ago

Top 10 countries buying made-in-Nigeria and types of products sold in 2023

Top 10 countries buying made-in-Nigeria and types of products sold in 2023

Economy

3 years ago

"Your money is at risk": SEC declares Binance Nigeria illegal, warns company to stop seeking customers

"Your money is at risk": SEC declares Binance Nigeria illegal, warns company to stop seeking customers

Money

3 years ago

Elon Musk to start paying Twitter content creators, prepares for first N2.3bn payout

Elon Musk to start paying Twitter content creators, prepares for first N2.3bn payout

Technology

3 years ago

Twitter, under the ownership of billionaire Elon Musk, is set to introduce a new payment system for verified content creators around the world to make money.

"Bear with us": Access, Zenith, UBA, Wema and other Nigerian banks announce closure of branches

"Bear with us": Access, Zenith, UBA, Wema and other Nigerian banks announce closure of branches

Money

3 years ago

United Bank of Africa, Access Bank, Zenith, and others have sent messages to their customers announcing the closure of branches ahead of June 12 public holiday.

Meet Folashodun Adebisi Shonubi, acting CBN governor succeeding Godwin Emefiele, his CV is impressive.

Meet Folashodun Adebisi Shonubi, acting CBN governor succeeding Godwin Emefiele, his CV is impressive.

Money

3 years ago

The Central Bank of Nigeria has a new man at the helm of affairs, and it is Folashodun Adebisi Shonubi who replaces Godwin Emefiele as the acting CBN governor.

"President Tinubu is not playing": Nigerians, experts react to suspension of CBN governor Godwin Emefiele

"President Tinubu is not playing": Nigerians, experts react to suspension of CBN governor Godwin Emefiele

Economy

3 years ago

Nigerians have reacted differently to the suspension of Godwin Emefiele, the Governor of the Central Bank, by President Bola Tinubu after nine years in office.

MTN, Airtel, Glo, 9mobile common codes for airtime, data, other 11 services, as NCC gives final deadline

MTN, Airtel, Glo, 9mobile common codes for airtime, data, other 11 services, as NCC gives final deadline

Money

3 years ago

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has announced the final deadline for customers of MTN, Airtel, Glo, 9mobile to learn the new common service codes.

Naira climbs up 5 places on list of world's worst-performing currencies against US dollar

Naira climbs up 5 places on list of world's worst-performing currencies against US dollar

Money

3 years ago

The Nigerian currency continues to be included on the list of the world's worst-performing banknote, as prepared by Steve Hanke, a professor of Economics...

"Use *777#": Glo announces cheaper data plan as NCC sets June 17 as final deadline for uniform codes

"Use *777#": Glo announces cheaper data plan as NCC sets June 17 as final deadline for uniform codes

Technology

3 years ago

Glo, a telecommunications network, has announced a new service for Nigerians travelling to Mecca on pilgrimage, with the aim to make data even more affordable.

Despite restrictions, Nigeria's palm oil imports from Asian countries continue to break records

Despite restrictions, Nigeria's palm oil imports from Asian countries continue to break records

Industry

3 years ago

Nigeria's palm oil imports from Malaysia and China have surged, highlighting the country's increasing reliance on foreign producers to satisfy domestic demand.

Naira weakens against US dollar as CBN continues plan to achieve President Bola Tinubu's dreams

Naira weakens against US dollar as CBN continues plan to achieve President Bola Tinubu's dreams

Money

3 years ago

The Naira continues to drop in value against the US dollar, as reports show that the Central Bank of Nigeria has allowed the Nigerian currency to depreciate.

Dave Ibemere