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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

Ten smart Nigerian women behind biggest tech companies breaking records in the country

Ten smart Nigerian women behind biggest tech companies breaking records in the country

Technology

3 years ago

CBN disagrees with IMF over N1 trillion loans to farmers, shows evidence to support its position

CBN disagrees with IMF over N1 trillion loans to farmers, shows evidence to support its position

Economy

3 years ago

FG revokes Seplat CEO Roger Brown’s visa, work permit after he refused invites, company reacts

FG revokes Seplat CEO Roger Brown’s visa, work permit after he refused invites, company reacts

Energy

3 years ago

IWD: Okonjo-Iweala, Amina speak as Forbes celebrates achievements of Nigerian women, unveils lists

IWD: Okonjo-Iweala, Amina speak as Forbes celebrates achievements of Nigerian women, unveils lists

Industry

3 years ago

IWD: These eight smart Nigerian female directors have over N2 billion to buy anything for themselves

IWD: These eight smart Nigerian female directors have over N2 billion to buy anything for themselves

Money

3 years ago

CBN speaks as banks resume paying Nigerians in old naira notes, customers kick

CBN speaks as banks resume paying Nigerians in old naira notes, customers kick

Money

3 years ago

Customers reject old naira notes from banks as FG and CBN remain quiet on Supreme Court judgement

Customers reject old naira notes from banks as FG and CBN remain quiet on Supreme Court judgement

Money

3 years ago

The Central Bank of Nigeria and the Federal Government are yet to speak on the Supreme Court judgment, which is forcing customers to reject notes from banks.

First Bank announces new directors as Gbenga Shobo officially leaves following CBN's new rule

First Bank announces new directors as Gbenga Shobo officially leaves following CBN's new rule

Money

3 years ago

First Bank of Nigeria, in a corporate release, has announced the appointment of new executive and the retirement of its Deputy Managing Director, Gbenga Shobo.

NNPCL takes over OML 18 oil field, sacks Eroton to protect investments

NNPCL takes over OML 18 oil field, sacks Eroton to protect investments

Energy

3 years ago

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited has taken over the oil mining lease 18 from the previous operator, Eroton Exploration and Production Limited.

Nigerian woman, Iyabo Masha breaks record becomes first African G-24 director in 52 years

Nigerian woman, Iyabo Masha breaks record becomes first African G-24 director in 52 years

Economy

3 years ago

The International Monetary Affairs and Development Group (G24) has named Nigeria's Iyabo Masha as the first African G-24 director, breaking a 52-year record.

Naira appreciates against US dollar in all forex markets as banks resume old notes payment

Naira appreciates against US dollar in all forex markets as banks resume old notes payment

Money

3 years ago

Nigerian currency recorded a positive trading day against the US dollars on Monday across all foreign exchange markets as banks resume old naira notes payment.

Reports: Nigerian banks begin payment of old naira notes to customers, set limit

Reports: Nigerian banks begin payment of old naira notes to customers, set limit

Money

3 years ago

The CBN is yet to release a statement on the Supreme Court judgement, however, some commercial banks are reportedly already paying customers in old naira notes.

The Mercedes-Benz unveils E-Class model car with built-in selfie camera, TikTok, Angry bird apps

The Mercedes-Benz unveils E-Class model car with built-in selfie camera, TikTok, Angry bird apps

Industry

3 years ago

German automaker, Mercedes Benz has revealed interior of its 2024 E-class, and it boasts an array of exciting features, apps which includes TikTok, Angry bird.

Delta receives highest amount as Nigerian states shared N3.16 trn from federation account in 2022

Delta receives highest amount as Nigerian states shared N3.16 trn from federation account in 2022

Economy

3 years ago

The Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) distributed a total of N3.1 trillion to states and federal and local governments from January to December.

Banks give conditions to customers before accepting old naira notes, as CBN keeps portal open

Banks give conditions to customers before accepting old naira notes, as CBN keeps portal open

Money

3 years ago

Most commercial bank branches visited are still rejecting old Naira notes, and customers who try to use them are being directed to apply on the CBN website.

Dave Ibemere