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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.

5554 articles published since 20 Sep 2021

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CBN bans withdrawal of new naira notes over the counter as cash withdrawal policy kicks off Monday

CBN bans withdrawal of new naira notes over the counter as cash withdrawal policy kicks off Monday

Money

3 years ago

Full List of all banks' USSD codes for electronic transactions as CBN's Cashless policy starts Jan 9, 2023

Full List of all banks' USSD codes for electronic transactions as CBN's Cashless policy starts Jan 9, 2023

Money

3 years ago

Naira records first loss of 2023 to US dollar across official and black markets, economist make a prediction

Naira records first loss of 2023 to US dollar across official and black markets, economist make a prediction

Money

3 years ago

FG announces first borrowing plan for 2023 from Nigerians, repayment date set

FG announces first borrowing plan for 2023 from Nigerians, repayment date set

Money

3 years ago

AfDB names 25 finalists for its $140,000 AgriPitch Competition, three Nigerian companies make the list

AfDB names 25 finalists for its $140,000 AgriPitch Competition, three Nigerian companies make the list

Money

3 years ago

Naira redesign: CBN records major breakthrough as Nigerians return billions to commercial banks

Naira redesign: CBN records major breakthrough as Nigerians return billions to commercial banks

Money

3 years ago

Buhari legacy: FG announces Port Harcourt refinery repair works completed, set date for first production

Buhari legacy: FG announces Port Harcourt refinery repair works completed, set date for first production

Money

3 years ago

The Federal Government of Nigeria has disclosed that President Muhammdu Buhari's successor would meet a working Port Harcourt refinery on resumption of office.

Again, CBN defends decision to redesign naira notes as traders continue to reject it few days to deadline

Again, CBN defends decision to redesign naira notes as traders continue to reject it few days to deadline

Money

3 years ago

The Central of Nigeria has provided more explanation on the new naira note which has continued be rejected by Nigerians especially traders in the rural areas.

Six reasons why CBN might extend depositing old naira notes beyond January 31, 2023 deadline

Six reasons why CBN might extend depositing old naira notes beyond January 31, 2023 deadline

Money

3 years ago

The Central Bank of Nigeria might be compelled to extend the deadline for depositing outdated naira notes at banks throughout the country as it approaches.

CBN loses more firepower to defend Naira from further devaluation against US dollar, other foreign currencies

CBN loses more firepower to defend Naira from further devaluation against US dollar, other foreign currencies

Economy

3 years ago

The Central Bank of Nigeria has a tough 2023 ahead as Nigeria's foreign reserves kick off the new year its lowest level in 2 years amid dollar demand pressure.

Airtel pays N142.5bn to federal government for 5G, 4G additional licenses, makes promises

Airtel pays N142.5bn to federal government for 5G, 4G additional licenses, makes promises

Technology

3 years ago

Airtel Nigeria has paid over N140 billion in fees to the Nigeria Communications Commission to secure 5G and an additional 4G licenses and has made big promises.

Jack ma loses control of his fintech company, Ant Group as he continues to run away from Chinese government

Jack ma loses control of his fintech company, Ant Group as he continues to run away from Chinese government

Technology

3 years ago

Jack Ma, one of Asia's richest men has lost control of one of his companies, Ant Group as the Chinese government continues to crackdown on capitalist companies.

Elon Musk's name appears in the Guinness Book of Records following a massive loss of wealth in 2022

Elon Musk's name appears in the Guinness Book of Records following a massive loss of wealth in 2022

Money

3 years ago

Tesla CEO, Elon Musk has been recognized by the Guinness Book of records as he became the first man in history to record a loss above N100bn in just a year.

Meet ‘Omeife' NIgeria and Africa's first Human-like robot which speaks five languages

Meet ‘Omeife' NIgeria and Africa's first Human-like robot which speaks five languages

Technology

3 years ago

Chucks Ekwueme. a smart Nigerian has made history in Africa after building Omeife, a human-like robot that can speak five languages and have conversations.

11 countries outside Africa Nigerians can visit without visas or get one on arrival

11 countries outside Africa Nigerians can visit without visas or get one on arrival

Economy

3 years ago

While some nations have barred Nigerians from entering, others have opened their doors to the green passport holders, knowing how hardworking Nigerians are.

Dave Ibemere