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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.

5538 articles published since 20 Sep 2021

Author's articles

"We're surprised": Banks explain new naira notes scarcity as deadline approaches, CBN releases N701.4bn

"We're surprised": Banks explain new naira notes scarcity as deadline approaches, CBN releases N701.4bn

Money

3 years ago

Zenith leads, GTB follows: 10 banks deposit over N150bn in taxes to government account

Zenith leads, GTB follows: 10 banks deposit over N150bn in taxes to government account

Money

3 years ago

"It's null, void": Buhari to pay N5bn to Ifeanyi Ararume as court overturns his removal as NNPC chairman

"It's null, void": Buhari to pay N5bn to Ifeanyi Ararume as court overturns his removal as NNPC chairman

Economy

3 years ago

11 electricity companies collect over N800 billion for power supply to 11 million customers in 2022

11 electricity companies collect over N800 billion for power supply to 11 million customers in 2022

Energy

3 years ago

"No be the same oil we dey sell?" Nigerians ask as Saudi Arabia adds $80bn to its wealth fund

"No be the same oil we dey sell?" Nigerians ask as Saudi Arabia adds $80bn to its wealth fund

Economy

3 years ago

Lagos, Kwara on list of states with highest, lowest food inflation rate in Nigeria

Lagos, Kwara on list of states with highest, lowest food inflation rate in Nigeria

Money

3 years ago

World Bank releases report on Nigerian economy as FG Spends N96 out of every N100 of its Revenue to repay debt

World Bank releases report on Nigerian economy as FG Spends N96 out of every N100 of its Revenue to repay debt

Economy

3 years ago

The World Bank has revealed that Nigeria is borrowing because all its revenue is used to pay off past debts, and this cycle will continue until policy reforms.

CBN speaks on future of cryptocurrency in Nigeria as Bitcoin value rises above $30,000, first time in 10months

CBN speaks on future of cryptocurrency in Nigeria as Bitcoin value rises above $30,000, first time in 10months

Money

3 years ago

Central Bank of Nigeria has once again spoken about its plans for Cryptocurrency in Nigeria at a time Bitcoin rose to its highest level in months above $30k.

CBN approves George-Taylor’s as new Heritage Bank MD, CV impressive

CBN approves George-Taylor’s as new Heritage Bank MD, CV impressive

Money

3 years ago

The Central Bank of Nigeria has granted approval for George-Taylor to assume the position of Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer at Heritage Bank.

Report: Local and international flights to shut down, aviation unions provide explanations

Report: Local and international flights to shut down, aviation unions provide explanations

Money

3 years ago

Nigerian aviation workers from different unions have concluded plans to enforce a strike that will disrupt flight services and have an impact on the economy.

Wizkid N11bn: Nigerian musicians cash out big on Spotify as songs hit billions of streams

Wizkid N11bn: Nigerian musicians cash out big on Spotify as songs hit billions of streams

Money

3 years ago

With the rise of digital platforms for music distribution, Nigerian musicians are seeing a surge in their revenue as more people turn to streaming services.

CBN to close millions of bank accounts without BVN in Access, UBA, Zenith, and others

CBN to close millions of bank accounts without BVN in Access, UBA, Zenith, and others

Money

3 years ago

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) plans to clean up the banking sector and reduce fraud by closing millions of bank accounts in various financial institutions.

Oduwacoin Founder, Bright Enabulele criticizes Warren Buffet's negative views on cryptocurrency

Oduwacoin Founder, Bright Enabulele criticizes Warren Buffet's negative views on cryptocurrency

Money

3 years ago

Enabulele criticized Buffet's views as being out of touch with the times and failing to recognize the potential of cryptocurrencies to drive economic growth.

Abel Egbarin speaks on his rise to stardom as celebrity real estate developer in Nigeria

Abel Egbarin speaks on his rise to stardom as celebrity real estate developer in Nigeria

Money

3 years ago

Abel Egbarin's efforts have paid off and attracted potential clients both home and abroad, including entertainment personalities of high repute, deep pockets.

GTBank parent company records over N214bn profit in 2022, but government tax cut it down by 23.45 percent

GTBank parent company records over N214bn profit in 2022, but government tax cut it down by 23.45 percent

Money

3 years ago

Guaranty Trust Holding Company, the parent company of Guaranty Trust Bank has released its financial statement with some outstanding numbers but drop in profit.

Dave Ibemere