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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

Dangote takes lead as six Nigerian companies shine on list of top 100 brands in Africa for 2023

Dangote takes lead as six Nigerian companies shine on list of top 100 brands in Africa for 2023

Industry

3 years ago

"No more N189": NNPC confirms changes in petrol price, appreciates Nigerians for patronage

"No more N189": NNPC confirms changes in petrol price, appreciates Nigerians for patronage

Energy

3 years ago

Meet Oluwayemisi Olorunshola, Wema Bank's new chairman who conquered 2 worlds, boasts impressive CV

Meet Oluwayemisi Olorunshola, Wema Bank's new chairman who conquered 2 worlds, boasts impressive CV

Money

3 years ago

Trust Tinubu, NNPC’s subsidy removal, Aliyu ex-director Ministry of Industry implores Nigerians

Trust Tinubu, NNPC’s subsidy removal, Aliyu ex-director Ministry of Industry implores Nigerians

Industry

3 years ago

CBN gives reasons for 2-year post-no-debit on crypto funds from banks

CBN gives reasons for 2-year post-no-debit on crypto funds from banks

Money

3 years ago

US embassy increases visa fees for Nigerians planning to 'japa', announces start date

US embassy increases visa fees for Nigerians planning to 'japa', announces start date

Money

3 years ago

Zenith Bank chairman Jim Ovia pockets N13.6bn in 8 hours from Tinubu's inauguration speech, buys more shares

Zenith Bank chairman Jim Ovia pockets N13.6bn in 8 hours from Tinubu's inauguration speech, buys more shares

Money

3 years ago

Jim Ovia, the owner of Zenith Bank, has increased his shareholding in the bank following positive stock market sentiment surrounding Bola Tinubu's presidency.

“Toyota Corolla N4m”: Price of Tokunbo cars rises by over 100% in 2 years as FG introduces new taxes

“Toyota Corolla N4m”: Price of Tokunbo cars rises by over 100% in 2 years as FG introduces new taxes

Money

3 years ago

The cost of purchasing a Tokunbo car has increased by over 100% in two years, no thanks to various tariffs introduced by the Federal Government of Nigeria.

CBN denies devaluing naira to N630/$ in obedience to Tinubu's request for exchange rate unification

CBN denies devaluing naira to N630/$ in obedience to Tinubu's request for exchange rate unification

Money

3 years ago

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has denied devaluing the naira to N630 to the dollar, contradicting reports of compliance with President Tinubu's request.

Ethiopian Airlines removes Nigeria Air painting from aircraft, resumes carrying passengers, live tracker shows

Ethiopian Airlines removes Nigeria Air painting from aircraft, resumes carrying passengers, live tracker shows

Money

3 years ago

Ethiopian Airlines has removed Nigeria Air branding and logo, resumed regular operations; the aircraft, registered as ET-APL was only Nigeria Air some days ago.

Nigerian Breweries moves to buy company that makes Amarula after offer from Heineken

Nigerian Breweries moves to buy company that makes Amarula after offer from Heineken

Money

3 years ago

Nigerian Breweries is considering acquiring Distell Wines and Spirits Nigeria Limited, a subsidiary of Heineken Beverages, involved in local wine production.

Bola Tinubu breaks 24-year record of Obasanjo, Yar-Adua, Jonathan, and Buhari in 24 hours

Bola Tinubu breaks 24-year record of Obasanjo, Yar-Adua, Jonathan, and Buhari in 24 hours

Capital Market

3 years ago

The Nigerian stock market enjoyed a first day of good performance under the leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, helping investors to gain over N1.5trn.

Multichoice, owner of DSTV, launches payment bank to challenge Flutterwave, Opay and others

Multichoice, owner of DSTV, launches payment bank to challenge Flutterwave, Opay and others

Technology

3 years ago

MultiChoice Group, the owner of DSTV, has entered the fintech market by launching a payment bank to revolutionise African payments and digital transactions.

"Take off your shoes and climb": Airline to weigh passengers before they board aircraft

"Take off your shoes and climb": Airline to weigh passengers before they board aircraft

Industry

3 years ago

Air New Zealand has decided to weigh international passengers to gather data that will help give better weight calculations and improve aircraft operations.

Elon Musk set to become richest man in the world again as he makes over N2 trillion in hours

Elon Musk set to become richest man in the world again as he makes over N2 trillion in hours

Money

3 years ago

Elon Musk's net worth is on the rise again and this time he made over $4bn in hours, edging him closer to reclaiming richest person title from Bernard Arnault.

Dave Ibemere