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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

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Firstbank changes names of its subsidiaries in UK, other African countries, marks 129th anniversary

Firstbank changes names of its subsidiaries in UK, other African countries, marks 129th anniversary

Money

3 years ago

Forbes reveals Dangote, Rabiu, Adenuga's wealth grows N8.19m per minute in 2023

Forbes reveals Dangote, Rabiu, Adenuga's wealth grows N8.19m per minute in 2023

Money

3 years ago

Elon musk, Others beg for suspension of AI coding, as developers compete to build smarter versions of Chat GPT

Elon musk, Others beg for suspension of AI coding, as developers compete to build smarter versions of Chat GPT

Money

3 years ago

Nigeria's public debt rises to N46.25 trillion, Lagos leads list of 10 most indebted states

Nigeria's public debt rises to N46.25 trillion, Lagos leads list of 10 most indebted states

Economy

3 years ago

Zenith Bank declares massive revenue in 2022, founder Jim Ovia set to become over N14bn richer

Zenith Bank declares massive revenue in 2022, founder Jim Ovia set to become over N14bn richer

Money

3 years ago

CBN releases new rules for banks, other financial institution looking to upgrade, expand services

CBN releases new rules for banks, other financial institution looking to upgrade, expand services

Money

3 years ago

Abdul Samad Rabiu inches closer to third richest man in Africa after wealth grew by over N960bn in one year

Abdul Samad Rabiu inches closer to third richest man in Africa after wealth grew by over N960bn in one year

Money

3 years ago

Nigerian billionaire, Abdul Samad Rabiu, has seen a significant increase in his net worth in one year, now on track to be the third richest person in Africa.

China rejects Nigeria's $22bn loan request, FG to go back as reps approve counter-request

China rejects Nigeria's $22bn loan request, FG to go back as reps approve counter-request

Economy

3 years ago

The Federal Government of Nigeria will be seeking another loan after its earlier request was rejected by China Bank, citing the country's inability to repay.

Paystack founder, Shola Akinlade buys 55% stake in Danish football club, Aarhus Fremad

Paystack founder, Shola Akinlade buys 55% stake in Danish football club, Aarhus Fremad

Money

3 years ago

38-year-old Paystack co-founder, Shola Akinlade has been confirmed as the the majority owner of Danish Aarhus Fremad after buying 55 percent stake of the club.

Lagos leads as NNPC distributes 418m litres of petrol to states in one week

Lagos leads as NNPC distributes 418m litres of petrol to states in one week

Energy

3 years ago

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited has announced the distribution of petrol across the country, which will help forestall another round of queues.

Kebbi, Abia lead list of states with highest, lowest cost of air travel as one-way ticket hits N80,000

Kebbi, Abia lead list of states with highest, lowest cost of air travel as one-way ticket hits N80,000

Industry

3 years ago

Nigerians who seek to travel by air to avoid the country's security challenges are now compelled to deplete their savings and pay thrice the national salary.

"Japa": Nigerian students' population in UK universities hits all-time high

"Japa": Nigerian students' population in UK universities hits all-time high

Economy

3 years ago

Nigerian student population in UK varsities has reached a record-breaking level, according to official data from the Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA).

Stanbic IBTC appoints new female director, Ndidi Nwuneli as CBN new rule continues to bring changes

Stanbic IBTC appoints new female director, Ndidi Nwuneli as CBN new rule continues to bring changes

Money

3 years ago

Stanbic IBTC, in a corporate release has announced the appointment of a new female director and the retirement of another female director as CBN brings changes.

CBN reacts after viral news of suspending accounts of OPAY, PALMPAY

CBN reacts after viral news of suspending accounts of OPAY, PALMPAY

Technology

3 years ago

Following a viral message that two fintech companies OPAY and PALMPAY, will be suspended by the Central Bank of Nigeria over fraud the companies have responded.

FG pushes to launch Nigeria Air before Tinubu takes over, as experts identify issues that may stop the plan

FG pushes to launch Nigeria Air before Tinubu takes over, as experts identify issues that may stop the plan

Economy

3 years ago

The Federal Government of Nigeria is determined to get Nigeria Air running within the administration of President Buhari, but experts have identified key issues

Dave Ibemere