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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.

5540 articles published since 20 Sep 2021

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CBN Releases Name of Wanted Terrorist, Cautions Banks Against Terrorism-Related Transactions

CBN Releases Name of Wanted Terrorist, Cautions Banks Against Terrorism-Related Transactions

Money

3 years ago

Nigerians, PoS operators still transacting with old naira notes less than one hour before CBN deadline

Nigerians, PoS operators still transacting with old naira notes less than one hour before CBN deadline

Money

3 years ago

Whatsapp announces exciting new features for status updates for iPhone and android phone users

Whatsapp announces exciting new features for status updates for iPhone and android phone users

Technology

3 years ago

CBN to Reveal Next Move as Supreme Court Halts Ban on Use of Old Naira Notes After February 10

CBN to Reveal Next Move as Supreme Court Halts Ban on Use of Old Naira Notes After February 10

Money

3 years ago

Sterling Bank announces 12 days no transaction fees for customers over new naira notes scarcity

Sterling Bank announces 12 days no transaction fees for customers over new naira notes scarcity

Money

3 years ago

"Nigeria's GDP numbers to drop" Rewane speaks on cash scarcity as Governors wait for supreme court judgment

"Nigeria's GDP numbers to drop" Rewane speaks on cash scarcity as Governors wait for supreme court judgment

Money

3 years ago

Revealed: Nigerians can get guaranteed visa to three countries by having a good paying job

Revealed: Nigerians can get guaranteed visa to three countries by having a good paying job

Economy

3 years ago

There are countries in Europe and other part of the world ready to offer Nigerians with straight-forward Visa especially when the applicants have a good job.

Nigerian Banks React as ICPC Arrests Officials, Discovers New Naira Notes Hidden in Vaults

Nigerian Banks React as ICPC Arrests Officials, Discovers New Naira Notes Hidden in Vaults

Money

3 years ago

Commercial banks have spoken on the need for the public to trust them on the new naira notes as anti-graft agencies led by ICPC, EFCC continue to investigate.

Netflix releases new update on password-sharing rule as subscribers complain globally

Netflix releases new update on password-sharing rule as subscribers complain globally

Industry

3 years ago

Netflix streaming giant said it would begin charging subscribers who share their accounts but did not give a specific date or information for the new policy.

List of unapproved phones in Nigerian markets that citizens should avoid, as NCC warns against their use

List of unapproved phones in Nigerian markets that citizens should avoid, as NCC warns against their use

Economy

3 years ago

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has released a full list of mobile phones that Nigerians should avoid and never purchase as it begins arrests.

Naira scarcity: Banks, PoS operators, cash out big as Nigerians transact N39.5tn electronically in one Month

Naira scarcity: Banks, PoS operators, cash out big as Nigerians transact N39.5tn electronically in one Month

Money

3 years ago

As Nigerians embrace electronic transactions, PoS and other methods play a crucial role, with the CBN reporting record-high transactions worth over N39trn.

Naira Increases in Value Across All Foreign Exchange Markets as Demand for Dollar Drops

Naira Increases in Value Across All Foreign Exchange Markets as Demand for Dollar Drops

Money

3 years ago

The value of the Nigerian currency, Naira has continued to strengthen as citizens continue to battle cash shortages across the country a few hours to deadline.

NNPC Promises to End Fuel Scarcity as Lagos, Kano Others Get 450.92 Million Liters of Petrol in One Week

NNPC Promises to End Fuel Scarcity as Lagos, Kano Others Get 450.92 Million Liters of Petrol in One Week

Energy

3 years ago

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited has promised Nigerians that the current fuel scarcity experience will come to an end in the coming weeks.

“PoS Operators Are Now CBN": Nigerians React as Old Naira Notes Get Five Extra Days, Emefiele Remains Silent

“PoS Operators Are Now CBN": Nigerians React as Old Naira Notes Get Five Extra Days, Emefiele Remains Silent

Money

3 years ago

The Central bank of Nigeria is yet to speak on the federal government's decision to obey the supreme court which extended the deadline date for old naira note.

Zenith bank close headquarters, branches over fear of attacks, lack of new naira notes, customers lament

Zenith bank close headquarters, branches over fear of attacks, lack of new naira notes, customers lament

Money

3 years ago

Zenith Bank have decided to close some of its branches over fear of attacks over lack of cash and network down time as customers protest over social media.

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