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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

Author's articles

Desperate Man in search of lost bitcoin wallet in hardrive, worth N106bn begs govt, engineers to dig dumpsite

Desperate Man in search of lost bitcoin wallet in hardrive, worth N106bn begs govt, engineers to dig dumpsite

Technology

3 years ago

Buhari position surprises everyone as report reveals five most paid African leaders in 2022

Buhari position surprises everyone as report reveals five most paid African leaders in 2022

Money

3 years ago

Nigeria: Report list five African countries in big trouble over huge debts as relief period expires in 2022

Nigeria: Report list five African countries in big trouble over huge debts as relief period expires in 2022

Economy

3 years ago

Nigeria oil and gas billionaires make over N15bn in two weeks as oil nears $140, highest since 2008

Nigeria oil and gas billionaires make over N15bn in two weeks as oil nears $140, highest since 2008

Energy

3 years ago

Power generation companies explains poor electricity supply in the country, as FG completely removes subsidy

Power generation companies explains poor electricity supply in the country, as FG completely removes subsidy

Energy

3 years ago

Government begins investigation on fare hike by Nigerian airlines for domestic travels, orders reversal

Government begins investigation on fare hike by Nigerian airlines for domestic travels, orders reversal

Industry

3 years ago

Bread leads a list of six “poor” man’s food that are now very expensive in Nigeria

Bread leads a list of six “poor” man’s food that are now very expensive in Nigeria

Money

3 years ago

Nigerians are finding it more difficult to live no thanks to the rising cost of goods and services especially food items which is now regarded world's highest.

Experts to chart the path to digital skills growth and youths readiness for Industry 4.0

Experts to chart the path to digital skills growth and youths readiness for Industry 4.0

Technology

3 years ago

This has been made possible with the completion of 10 cohorts and about 300 unemployed Nigerian graduates' live being touched by with digital skills needed.

FG services CBN loans with N405bn, but weak Naira adds another N548.07bn debt without borrowing

FG services CBN loans with N405bn, but weak Naira adds another N548.07bn debt without borrowing

Economy

3 years ago

The Federal government of Nigeria has announced the repayment of part of its loan to the Central Bank of Nigeria collected to finance Nigeria's budget deficit

FG releases list of 19,847 companies operating in Nigeria that can apply for contracts in ministries

FG releases list of 19,847 companies operating in Nigeria that can apply for contracts in ministries

Industry

3 years ago

PenCom’s in its warning to employers cited Pension Reform Act 2014 Section 4(5) and Section 5.5 of the guidelines for life insurance policy for employees needed

Niger Republic Honours Nigerian Businessmen Dangote, Abdul Samad Rabiu, others as Buhari get a big thank you

Niger Republic Honours Nigerian Businessmen Dangote, Abdul Samad Rabiu, others as Buhari get a big thank you

Industry

3 years ago

Niger described the recipients of the awards as “brother Nigerians”, who have played a role in economic and social development, and promoting better relations.

FG purchases N1.14bn worth of vehicles for Niger republic to help the country tackle insecurity

FG purchases N1.14bn worth of vehicles for Niger republic to help the country tackle insecurity

Economy

3 years ago

FG explains the financial support, which is primarily for the purpose of enhancing capacity to protect their territory, based on a request by the Nigerien Govt.

Atiku Abubakar makes big promises to help Naira gain value against US dollar if elected president

Atiku Abubakar makes big promises to help Naira gain value against US dollar if elected president

Economy

3 years ago

The People's Democratic presidential candidate has said that he is ready to help Naira and implement various reforms that will save the economy of Nigeria.

FG announces new rule on the use of NIN numbers to replace signatures for business registration

FG announces new rule on the use of NIN numbers to replace signatures for business registration

Money

3 years ago

The commission was fortunate to have extremely talented, dedicated, and skilled employees who worked after hours to approve consumer applications on time..

Workers from Ministry of Labour and Employment alleges FG plot to reduce workers salary

Workers from Ministry of Labour and Employment alleges FG plot to reduce workers salary

Industry

3 years ago

Workers of Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) has alleged plans by the federal government to slash the salaries of over 5,000 staff over tax evasion.

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