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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.

5562 articles published since 20 Sep 2021

Author's articles

Kano Billionaire, Auwalu buys N4.2bn aircraft for his airline business, Rano Air operation set to begin

Kano Billionaire, Auwalu buys N4.2bn aircraft for his airline business, Rano Air operation set to begin

Money

3 years ago

US extends non-immigrant visa for Nigerians to 48 months, lists requirements to qualify

US extends non-immigrant visa for Nigerians to 48 months, lists requirements to qualify

Money

3 years ago

UN-POLAC honours distinguished Nigerian women with peace award

UN-POLAC honours distinguished Nigerian women with peace award

Money

3 years ago

World Bank, Rewane disagree with CBN on Cash Withdrawal, naira redesign policies

World Bank, Rewane disagree with CBN on Cash Withdrawal, naira redesign policies

Economy

3 years ago

Buhari calls on china's other world leaders to consider debt cancellation

Buhari calls on china's other world leaders to consider debt cancellation

Economy

3 years ago

Nigeria secures $9b loans from World Bank, debt hit N44.06 trillion

Nigeria secures $9b loans from World Bank, debt hit N44.06 trillion

Economy

3 years ago

Lagos borrows over N658bn in seven years, debt stock now more than what states in four regions owe combined

Lagos borrows over N658bn in seven years, debt stock now more than what states in four regions owe combined

Economy

3 years ago

The Lagos state is the most indebted in the country, having borrowed over N650 billion, and its debt stock exceeds what governments in four regions are owing.

World Bank lists 10 reforms FG must implement to save the economy as 5m Nigerians fall into poverty in 2022

World Bank lists 10 reforms FG must implement to save the economy as 5m Nigerians fall into poverty in 2022

Economy

3 years ago

World Bank has provided reforms that the Nigerian government must implement immediately in order to save Nigerians living as it reveals 5m fall into poverty.

EFCC announces sweet rewards for Nigerians who can discover locations where Naira notes, dollars are hidden

EFCC announces sweet rewards for Nigerians who can discover locations where Naira notes, dollars are hidden

Money

3 years ago

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has promised Nigerians with useful information on hidden Naira notes stashed by anyone will be well reward.

Smarter city: List of four technologies trends that will change the way Nigerians live in 2023

Smarter city: List of four technologies trends that will change the way Nigerians live in 2023

Technology

3 years ago

As a result of the federal government's enormous investment, there are four technology developments that Nigerians should expect to change the way they live.

Nigerian police react to the discovery of rotten naira notes, reveal the real owner

Nigerian police react to the discovery of rotten naira notes, reveal the real owner

Money

3 years ago

The Nigerian Police responded to the discovery of rotten Naira notes in one of its barracks in Benue as Nigerians continue to express emotion on the discovery.

From banking sector to construction, list of jobs in Nigeria likely to disappear as technology takes over

From banking sector to construction, list of jobs in Nigeria likely to disappear as technology takes over

Technology

3 years ago

Many jobs in Nigeria are set to become obsolete or disappear entirely due to technological advancements by 2023, hence the need for developing skills needed.

Cedi: Payments Company Wise Suspends Transfers In Ghana Cedis Amid Rapid Appreciation

Cedi: Payments Company Wise Suspends Transfers In Ghana Cedis Amid Rapid Appreciation

Money

3 years ago

Wise payment service app just as it did to Naira has suspended transactions on its app for Ghana's cedis due to the currency depreciation of against US dollar.

First Bank, GTB, three Other leading Nigerian Banks pocket over N207 billion in one month

First Bank, GTB, three Other leading Nigerian Banks pocket over N207 billion in one month

Capital Market

3 years ago

Shareholders of Nigerian banks listed on the Nigerian market had something to celebrate in November 2022, as a total of N200 billion was made through trade.

Nigeria inflation rises for 10th straight month to 21.47 percent in November, bread, and rice key drivers

Nigeria inflation rises for 10th straight month to 21.47 percent in November, bread, and rice key drivers

Economy

3 years ago

The National Bureau of Statistics has revealed that. Nigeria inflation rate is at the lowest level in the last 20 years driven by the rising cost of food items.

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