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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

Opay, Palmpay, Carbon, and other fintech companies' customers unable to transfer funds, explanation emerges

Opay, Palmpay, Carbon, and other fintech companies' customers unable to transfer funds, explanation emerges

Money

3 years ago

Obelix counts success after 100 days, as 3 SMEs raise 100 million from its retail investor community

Obelix counts success after 100 days, as 3 SMEs raise 100 million from its retail investor community

Money

3 years ago

War against drug: NDLEA secures order to block bank accounts of 2 alleged dealers in commercial bank

War against drug: NDLEA secures order to block bank accounts of 2 alleged dealers in commercial bank

Money

3 years ago

Ecobank, Zenith, Wema, and 6 other Nigerian banks shine as customers' deposits rise by 21.43% in 2022

Ecobank, Zenith, Wema, and 6 other Nigerian banks shine as customers' deposits rise by 21.43% in 2022

Money

3 years ago

CBN advises Nigerian youths, unemployed on alleged staff recruitment exercise

CBN advises Nigerian youths, unemployed on alleged staff recruitment exercise

Money

3 years ago

Access, First Bank, UBA and other commercial banks search for cash, borrow billions from CBN

Access, First Bank, UBA and other commercial banks search for cash, borrow billions from CBN

Money

3 years ago

"Find anyone": Truecaller announces impressive new features for iPhone users in Nigeria, 2 other countries

"Find anyone": Truecaller announces impressive new features for iPhone users in Nigeria, 2 other countries

Technology

3 years ago

True-caller has introduced a new feature for iPhone users in Nigeria and two other countries that will help users do wide search on its database with a voice.

Femi Otedola spends over N2bn to add Transcorp Plc to his growing list of investments

Femi Otedola spends over N2bn to add Transcorp Plc to his growing list of investments

Economy

3 years ago

Femi Otedola the charismatic billionaire has made huge investments in Transcorp, a conglomerate involved in hospitality, power, oil and gas and other industries

IMF proffers solution to Nigeria's borrowing appetite as debt rises steadily to N77tn

IMF proffers solution to Nigeria's borrowing appetite as debt rises steadily to N77tn

Economy

3 years ago

The International Monetary Fund has proffered solutions to the Nigerian government continuously looking for loans to finance its policies, programs and budget.

New Details emerge on World Bank's $800m loans to FG that will be shared with citizens from June

New Details emerge on World Bank's $800m loans to FG that will be shared with citizens from June

Economy

3 years ago

The federal government will be sharing a whopping $800 million among 50 million vulnerable Nigerians whose names are in the National Social Safety Net register.

Jaiz Bank, Nigeria's largest Islamic bank, announces highest profit in 5 years

Jaiz Bank, Nigeria's largest Islamic bank, announces highest profit in 5 years

Money

3 years ago

Jaiz Bank has announced its highest profit after tax in five years thanks to a strong performance across various metrics in its financial results for 2022.

PoS operators refuse to roll back withdrawal charges despite improving cash supply

PoS operators refuse to roll back withdrawal charges despite improving cash supply

Money

3 years ago

Despite the improving cash supply, Point of Sale (PoS) operators are still refusing to fully reverse their withdrawal charges leaving many Nigerians frustrated.

Ekiti state secures free trade zone status, joining 21 other states with big opportunities

Ekiti state secures free trade zone status, joining 21 other states with big opportunities

Economy

3 years ago

The federal government of Nigeria has finally approved Ekiti request to have its own free trade zone which is set to attract foreign investments in the state.

IMF urges CBN to sustain anti-inflation campaign ahead of Tinubu's presidency, makes prediction

IMF urges CBN to sustain anti-inflation campaign ahead of Tinubu's presidency, makes prediction

Economy

3 years ago

The International Monetary Fund (IMF), just like the world bank, has announced its prediction of Nigeria's economic growth for 2023 ahead of Tinubu's presidency

MTN Overtakes Airtel: List of 10 most valuable companies in Nigeria; Otedola Company, 2 banks included

MTN Overtakes Airtel: List of 10 most valuable companies in Nigeria; Otedola Company, 2 banks included

Capital Market

3 years ago

The list of Nigeria's most valuable companies, based on data from the Nigerian Stock Exchange after the first quarter of 2023, two commercial banks make it.

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