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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.

5532 articles published since 20 Sep 2021

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CBN seeks partnership with Google to set up virtual museum showcasing Nigerian currency

CBN seeks partnership with Google to set up virtual museum showcasing Nigerian currency

Money

3 years ago

"Shine your eyes- No fall mugu": NCC warns Nigerians, exposes fraudsters' tricks as over 20,000 fall victims

"Shine your eyes- No fall mugu": NCC warns Nigerians, exposes fraudsters' tricks as over 20,000 fall victims

Technology

3 years ago

Report shows naira lost half its value against US dollar under President Buhari

Report shows naira lost half its value against US dollar under President Buhari

Money

3 years ago

FG renames Ministry of Aviation and announces takeoff date for new university to train pilots, engineers

FG renames Ministry of Aviation and announces takeoff date for new university to train pilots, engineers

Industry

3 years ago

Nigerian govt may withdraw Kaduna Disco license over N51.93bn debt accumulated since 2015

Nigerian govt may withdraw Kaduna Disco license over N51.93bn debt accumulated since 2015

Energy

3 years ago

Access CEO Herbert Wigwe cements top position, buys more bank shares worth over N1bn

Access CEO Herbert Wigwe cements top position, buys more bank shares worth over N1bn

Capital Market

3 years ago

Report lists lack of trust among 5 reasons only 3 in 10 women own bank accounts in Nigeria

Report lists lack of trust among 5 reasons only 3 in 10 women own bank accounts in Nigeria

Money

3 years ago

National Bureau of Statistics has provided insights into the demographics of bank account owners in Nigeria in a new report, which showed that only 37% own one.

"Log in": Google to delete millions of Gmail, YouTube accounts, including photos and contents

"Log in": Google to delete millions of Gmail, YouTube accounts, including photos and contents

Technology

3 years ago

Google is planning to delete a number of inactive accounts across its platforms. However, users can prevent this by following specific instructions as announced

"No more zero balance": CBN wants banks to upgrade ATMs for loans as UBA, 4 others fail to meet N65/N100 rule

"No more zero balance": CBN wants banks to upgrade ATMs for loans as UBA, 4 others fail to meet N65/N100 rule

Economy

3 years ago

CBN proposes upgrading ATMs to grant loans, thus enhancing customer credit access, as Access Holdings, Zenith Bank, others fall short of loan-to-deposit ratio.

"Cheating upgraded": WhatsApp unveils new chat lock feature, allows users to hide messages in 5 simple steps

"Cheating upgraded": WhatsApp unveils new chat lock feature, allows users to hide messages in 5 simple steps

Technology

3 years ago

WhatsApp has introduced a new Chat Lock feature, which helps users hide messages in password-protected folders, giving more power to privacy and exclusivity.

Emefiele's record the best: Full list of 53 failed Nigerian banks under 5 different CBN governors' surfaces

Emefiele's record the best: Full list of 53 failed Nigerian banks under 5 different CBN governors' surfaces

Money

3 years ago

Godwin Emefiele is to leave office after 9 years. His record is unmatched as 53 money banks failed since 1994, but only one closed during his tenure as governor

Access Bank director acquires two million units of bank’s shares worth over N20m

Access Bank director acquires two million units of bank’s shares worth over N20m

Money

3 years ago

Okey Nwuke, the Director of Access Bank Plc, has made additional investments in the bank as it continues to experience positive growth and expand its presence.

"It belongs to all": Kyari makes exciting announcement on plans to list NNPC shares for public investment

"It belongs to all": Kyari makes exciting announcement on plans to list NNPC shares for public investment

Economy

3 years ago

Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited has announced exciting plans to list the company's shares for public investment, a departure from previous structure

"No more N900K": Airfares to US, UK, others get expensive as airlines adjust naira to dollar exchange rate

"No more N900K": Airfares to US, UK, others get expensive as airlines adjust naira to dollar exchange rate

Industry

3 years ago

Once again, international airlines operating in Nigeria have adjusted their rates for purchasing tickets, which will impact the amount Nigerians pay for travel.

Just in: Nigerians' purchasing power drops again as inflation rate surges to 22.2%, 3 states worst-hit

Just in: Nigerians' purchasing power drops again as inflation rate surges to 22.2%, 3 states worst-hit

Economy

3 years ago

Nigeria has once again experienced a surge in inflation, exacerbating economic challenges, with Bayelsa state being the hardest hit and Sokoto least affected.

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