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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

Bill Gates, fourth richest man in the world, buys Heineken shares for N415.3bn

Bill Gates, fourth richest man in the world, buys Heineken shares for N415.3bn

Money

3 years ago

Banks, local airlines resume operations after presidential, national assembly elections

Banks, local airlines resume operations after presidential, national assembly elections

Economy

3 years ago

Nigerian government announces bid winner for Zungeru hydropower plant in Niger State

Nigerian government announces bid winner for Zungeru hydropower plant in Niger State

Energy

3 years ago

Smart Nigerians eye huge foreign market as FG lifts ban on wood, charcoal exportation

Smart Nigerians eye huge foreign market as FG lifts ban on wood, charcoal exportation

Energy

3 years ago

Icpc exposes fraud at filling station, detains accountant for involvement in racketeering of new naira notes

Icpc exposes fraud at filling station, detains accountant for involvement in racketeering of new naira notes

Money

3 years ago

South Korea set to beat China, US, others as the first country to launch 6G network for public use

South Korea set to beat China, US, others as the first country to launch 6G network for public use

Technology

3 years ago

In pictures: Nigerian billionaires and CEOs voting for their preferred candidate in 2023 election

In pictures: Nigerian billionaires and CEOs voting for their preferred candidate in 2023 election

Money

3 years ago

The pictures of Nigerian billionaires, CEOs voting have generated a lot of excitement among Nigerians, with many expressing admiration for their patriotism.

Elon Musk ready to reclaim title of world's richest man as French billionaire, Arnault loses N4.16trn in 7days

Elon Musk ready to reclaim title of world's richest man as French billionaire, Arnault loses N4.16trn in 7days

Money

3 years ago

Elon Musk is ready to reclaim his position as the world richest man after losing the title to Bernard Arnault the french luxury goods billionaire for months.

Africa tech summit 2023: Over 1000 tech startup founders, leaders and investors chart path to growth

Africa tech summit 2023: Over 1000 tech startup founders, leaders and investors chart path to growth

Technology

3 years ago

The Africa Startup Summit connected tech startups with investors and corporates, while unpacking opportunities and challenges within the facing the ecosystem.

CBN gets new image maker as Osita Nwanisobi retires after years of meritorious service

CBN gets new image maker as Osita Nwanisobi retires after years of meritorious service

Money

3 years ago

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) will be getting a new spokesman after three years, Abdulmumin as Osita Nwanisob retires from service to pursue other ventures.

EFCC offers 5% reward for info on recovered loot linked to vote buying in elections.

EFCC offers 5% reward for info on recovered loot linked to vote buying in elections.

Economy

3 years ago

The EFCC has promised Nigerians a five % reward for information that leads to the recovery of looted funds related to reports of vote buying during elections.

After 17 Years of waiting, FG to share N145bn cabotage fund as Zenith, UBA, others prepare for implementation

After 17 Years of waiting, FG to share N145bn cabotage fund as Zenith, UBA, others prepare for implementation

Money

3 years ago

The federal government has revealed that Cabotage Vessels Finance Fund (CVFF) worth over N145bn is ready to be disbursed to players in the shipping industry.

EFCC intercepts N32.4m new naira notes allegedly meant for vote buying in Lagos

EFCC intercepts N32.4m new naira notes allegedly meant for vote buying in Lagos

Money

3 years ago

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission intercepted N32.4 million in new naira notes in Lagos, allegedly intended for vote buying during the election.

UK bans Nigerians, other foreign students from bringing family with them, but announces exceptions

UK bans Nigerians, other foreign students from bringing family with them, but announces exceptions

Money

3 years ago

The United Kingdom is forging ahead with its plans to pto restrict Nigerians and other international students from bringing along dependants int the country

Nigerian government announces sale of NITEL properties, kick off plan to sell also NIPOST

Nigerian government announces sale of NITEL properties, kick off plan to sell also NIPOST

Economy

3 years ago

The federal government of Nigeria has completed plan to sell NITEL , NIPOST and expect that the execises will help generate income of over N2.5 billion revenue.

Dave Ibemere