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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.

5534 articles published since 20 Sep 2021

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“We want all”: Titan Trust to spend over N12bn to take complete control of Union Bank, CBN makes decision

“We want all”: Titan Trust to spend over N12bn to take complete control of Union Bank, CBN makes decision

Money

3 years ago

"Expect jobs": Aliko Dangote lists the benefits of his refinery on Nigerian economy, launch date set

"Expect jobs": Aliko Dangote lists the benefits of his refinery on Nigerian economy, launch date set

Industry

3 years ago

Access takes top spot, Wema ranks 11th on list of Nigeria's biggest banks by assets

Access takes top spot, Wema ranks 11th on list of Nigeria's biggest banks by assets

Money

3 years ago

FIRS Boss, Nami wins ICAN Merit Award, named winner of BusinessDay Excellence in Public Service Award

FIRS Boss, Nami wins ICAN Merit Award, named winner of BusinessDay Excellence in Public Service Award

Industry

3 years ago

"Kano to Lagos": Rano Air begins operation, sets to challenge Air Peace, Azman, others with N4bn aircraft

"Kano to Lagos": Rano Air begins operation, sets to challenge Air Peace, Azman, others with N4bn aircraft

Industry

3 years ago

"Don't pay agents": Nigerian Immigration tells citizens, releases 3 links to apply for passport from home

"Don't pay agents": Nigerian Immigration tells citizens, releases 3 links to apply for passport from home

Money

3 years ago

"The biggest ever": Dangote Refinery announces start date for operations, invites Buhari to ceremony

"The biggest ever": Dangote Refinery announces start date for operations, invites Buhari to ceremony

Industry

3 years ago

The Dangote Refinery is at its completion, and a launch date for operations has been set in Lagos, with President Muhammadu Buhari slated to commission it.

Airtel Africa appoints Carl Cruz as new CEO of Nigerian subsidiary, CV impressive

Airtel Africa appoints Carl Cruz as new CEO of Nigerian subsidiary, CV impressive

Technology

3 years ago

Airtel Africa has announced the appointment of Carl Cruz as new Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director to head its Nigerian subsidiary, CV is impressive.

Naira exchange rate to US dollar improves in one month despite 46% drop in FX transactions

Naira exchange rate to US dollar improves in one month despite 46% drop in FX transactions

Money

3 years ago

Nigerian currency has recorded an improvement in exchange value against US dollar despite a significant drop in the value of foreign exchange transactions.

Sterling Bank records over N19bn profit after combining Islamic and commercial operations into one company

Sterling Bank records over N19bn profit after combining Islamic and commercial operations into one company

Money

3 years ago

One of Nigeria's financial institutions, Sterling Bank, has announced its financial result for 2022, months after announcing the transition to a new company.

"N100 for beer": Ex-Statistician-General Yemi Kale speaks on FG's controversial 5 new taxes

"N100 for beer": Ex-Statistician-General Yemi Kale speaks on FG's controversial 5 new taxes

Money

3 years ago

The federal government of Nigeria is looking at introducing new taxes, and ex- Nigerian Statistician General Yemi Kale has provided insight into the decision.

CBN to introduce contactless payment guide that will turn phones, watches into PoS, ATMs

CBN to introduce contactless payment guide that will turn phones, watches into PoS, ATMs

Economy

3 years ago

The Central Bank of Nigeria is preparing to issue guidelines that will serve as a template for banks and fintechs to use in introducing contactless payments.

Access, Zenith lead list of banks with highest loans and Advances to Customers in 2022

Access, Zenith lead list of banks with highest loans and Advances to Customers in 2022

Money

3 years ago

Access Bank and Zenith have topped the list of Nigerian banks with the highest loan offerings to customers in response to CBN regulation on loans to deposits,

More money for Rabiu as BUA Foods' profit rises by 77%, sales hit N144 billion in 3 months

More money for Rabiu as BUA Foods' profit rises by 77%, sales hit N144 billion in 3 months

Industry

3 years ago

BUA Foods, a leading food and beverage company owned by billionaire Abdulsamad Rabiu, remains Nigeria's most profitable manufacturing company as sales soar.

Nigerian company, Neveah ranks high in Financial Times Africa’s fastest growing Companies

Nigerian company, Neveah ranks high in Financial Times Africa’s fastest growing Companies

Industry

3 years ago

Neveah, a Nigerian company, has been named of the fastest-growing companies in Africa, ahead of big firms like Dangote, MTN, Sterling Bank, Flour Mills, etc

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