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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.

5584 articles published since 20 Sep 2021

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Kuda bank introduces charges for every N10,000 or above customer deposit, blames FG's new tax

Kuda bank introduces charges for every N10,000 or above customer deposit, blames FG's new tax

Money

3 years ago

Nigeria loses top spot again as list of Africa's leading oil producers for June is revealed by OPEC

Nigeria loses top spot again as list of Africa's leading oil producers for June is revealed by OPEC

Energy

3 years ago

Nigerian government watches on as China fines Kenya N4.71 billion for defaulting on railway loans

Nigerian government watches on as China fines Kenya N4.71 billion for defaulting on railway loans

Economy

3 years ago

Elon Musk makes N440m in just a few hours after selling 10,000 bottles of his newly launched perfume

Elon Musk makes N440m in just a few hours after selling 10,000 bottles of his newly launched perfume

Money

3 years ago

Chinese 'flying car' for land and air makes first public flight in Dubai, video goes viral

Chinese 'flying car' for land and air makes first public flight in Dubai, video goes viral

Technology

3 years ago

Commercial banks sack 12,000 staff in 4 years, as salaries cost jumps to record high

Commercial banks sack 12,000 staff in 4 years, as salaries cost jumps to record high

Money

3 years ago

Glo joins MTN and Airtel in starting banking service, as CBN gives approval

Glo joins MTN and Airtel in starting banking service, as CBN gives approval

Technology

3 years ago

Globacom has announced the launch of MoneyMaster PSB, it's payment service bank licensed by CBN to help provide financial services to millions of Nigerians.

From N100m worth to N430: Zugacoin founder, Sam Zuga, defends currency as expert warns Nigerians against it

From N100m worth to N430: Zugacoin founder, Sam Zuga, defends currency as expert warns Nigerians against it

Technology

3 years ago

Zuga coin has come under intense criticism from cryptocurrency experts in Nigeria following news that many merchants and users cannot withdraw their money.

Report shows Nigeria generated more electricity under President Buhari than Obasanjo, Yar'Adua, Jonathan

Report shows Nigeria generated more electricity under President Buhari than Obasanjo, Yar'Adua, Jonathan

Industry

3 years ago

President Muhammdu Buhari has been ranked number one among Nigerian president since 1999 on power generation and he is yet to complete his eight year tenure.

Wizkid breaks record on Apple music as his Made in Lagos 2021 album makes him N2.11bn richer

Wizkid breaks record on Apple music as his Made in Lagos 2021 album makes him N2.11bn richer

Money

3 years ago

Wizkid has maintained his position as one of Nigeria and Africa's top musicians His 'Made in Lagos' album continues to delight music lovers around the world.

These are the most lucrative route for airlines in Africa, Nigeria airports miss out from top 10

These are the most lucrative route for airlines in Africa, Nigeria airports miss out from top 10

Industry

3 years ago

Despite many Nigerians wishing to travel abroad, African airlines make more money moving nationals from other nations than shipping individuals from Nigeria.

Nigerians react as Navy set ablaze vessel caught with illegal Crude Oil in Delta state

Nigerians react as Navy set ablaze vessel caught with illegal Crude Oil in Delta state

Money

3 years ago

Nigerians have reacted to the decision of the Nigerian navy to burn down vessel loaded with illegal crude oil and headed for Ghana without mentioning the owner.

CBN prints another N4trn in seven months for president Buhari to spend as debt hit N22trn

CBN prints another N4trn in seven months for president Buhari to spend as debt hit N22trn

Economy

3 years ago

President Muhammdu Buhari will be leaving a huge debt with the Central Bank of Nigeria when he finally leaves office in May 2023, and next president will repay.

FG, CBN reveals new employment guidelines, gives contract staff a chance to survive working in Nigerian banks

FG, CBN reveals new employment guidelines, gives contract staff a chance to survive working in Nigerian banks

Industry

3 years ago

Minister of Labour and Employment has revealed a new employment guidelines for employees within the financial sector and this includes contract staff growth.

List of Nigeria Air investors as federal government takes back seat after spending billions

List of Nigeria Air investors as federal government takes back seat after spending billions

Industry

3 years ago

The federal government has less control of Nigeria Air than other investors as a new document shows the list of owners of soon to be launch National carrier

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