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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

Author's articles

Unity Bank releases financial performance for Q1 as profit rises by 21%, customer deposits cross N328bn

Unity Bank releases financial performance for Q1 as profit rises by 21%, customer deposits cross N328bn

Money

3 years ago

Top microfinance banks in Nigeria as CBN licenses another fintech company to serve Nigerians

Top microfinance banks in Nigeria as CBN licenses another fintech company to serve Nigerians

Money

3 years ago

"It is a lie": Nigerian billionaire Dozy Mmobuos' firm, Tingo Group, denies fraud allegations

"It is a lie": Nigerian billionaire Dozy Mmobuos' firm, Tingo Group, denies fraud allegations

Money

3 years ago

"N700 per litre": Oil prices rise as Nigeria, other OPEC members agree to cut crude production

"N700 per litre": Oil prices rise as Nigeria, other OPEC members agree to cut crude production

Energy

3 years ago

Video shows petrol selling at N600 per litre, same price as in Republic of Benin

Video shows petrol selling at N600 per litre, same price as in Republic of Benin

Money

3 years ago

"Teaching, plumber": Canada releases list of job categories to be given priority for express entry visa

"Teaching, plumber": Canada releases list of job categories to be given priority for express entry visa

Industry

3 years ago

Rabiu Abdulsamad's BUA secures N233bn loan for cement factory expansion in Sokoto, targets Dangote's dominance

Rabiu Abdulsamad's BUA secures N233bn loan for cement factory expansion in Sokoto, targets Dangote's dominance

Money

3 years ago

Rabiu Abdulsamad's BUA Cement has secured a $500m loan to expand its cement plant in located in Sokoto as it aims to challenge Dangote Cement's market share.

"Report shows FG spent over N85bn on 'failed' Nigeria Air takeoff, management disagrees and gives own figure

"Report shows FG spent over N85bn on 'failed' Nigeria Air takeoff, management disagrees and gives own figure

Money

3 years ago

The federal government has come out to defend itself on the Nigeria Air project before lawmakers, as reports show that N85 billion was spent in eight years.

"It's a fraud": FG breaks silence confirms Nigeria Air aircraft was hired, belongs to Ethiopian airlines

"It's a fraud": FG breaks silence confirms Nigeria Air aircraft was hired, belongs to Ethiopian airlines

Money

3 years ago

The Federal Government confirmed that the aircraft used for the Nigeria Air unveiling in Abuja amid fanfare was 11-year-old chartered from Ethiopian Airlines.

Femi Otedola to pocket N1 billion as First Bank declares over N136bn profit

Femi Otedola to pocket N1 billion as First Bank declares over N136bn profit

Money

3 years ago

First Bank of Nigeria Holdings Plc has declared a 50 kobo per share final dividend for 2022, and billionaire Femi Otedola is set to pocket N1 billion dividend.

Cheaper calls, data is coming as NCC licenses 25 new mobile network operators

Cheaper calls, data is coming as NCC licenses 25 new mobile network operators

Money

3 years ago

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) in its bid to expand its reach to rural areas by incensing new Mobile Virtual Network Operators in the country.

"To baff dey sweet": Don Jazzy turns soap maker, to challenge Unilever, other manufacturers for customers

"To baff dey sweet": Don Jazzy turns soap maker, to challenge Unilever, other manufacturers for customers

Money

3 years ago

Don Jazzy has decided to venture into the beauty industry with Drip Beauty Soap, creating new competition for Unilever, other manufacturers for market share.

"You can Withdraw": Binance traders lose over N2trn as US govt sues company for web deception, Zhao replies

"You can Withdraw": Binance traders lose over N2trn as US govt sues company for web deception, Zhao replies

Money

3 years ago

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has filed a new lawsuit against the world's largest cryptocurrency, Binance, and Zhao for different offenses.

Femi Otedola's wealth skyrockets by over N24bn in one week thanks to performance of 2 investments

Femi Otedola's wealth skyrockets by over N24bn in one week thanks to performance of 2 investments

Money

3 years ago

Nigerian businessman Femi Otedola's wealth has surged by over N24bn through investments in major companies, including First Bank of Nigeria and Geregu Power.

Battle for customers: Access, Zenith, 6 other banks spend over N18bn on Ads, branding in 3 months

Battle for customers: Access, Zenith, 6 other banks spend over N18bn on Ads, branding in 3 months

Money

3 years ago

Nigerian banks are stepping up their game in the battle to attract and retain customers, investing over N18bn in various marketing adverts and branding efforts.

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