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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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Nigerian govt reveals plan to help salary earners rent payment, stop landlords from collecting advance payment

Nigerian govt reveals plan to help salary earners rent payment, stop landlords from collecting advance payment

Industry

3 years ago

Despite dropping down billionaire list Dangote Kicks off August big after Making Over N7bn in 8 Hours

Despite dropping down billionaire list Dangote Kicks off August big after Making Over N7bn in 8 Hours

Money

3 years ago

Rewane To FG: Dangote refinery is not a solution to oil Problem; details what will actually happen

Rewane To FG: Dangote refinery is not a solution to oil Problem; details what will actually happen

Energy

3 years ago

FG sets new rule for Facebook, Twitter, Instagram as MTN, Airtel make over N272bn from data sales in 3 months

FG sets new rule for Facebook, Twitter, Instagram as MTN, Airtel make over N272bn from data sales in 3 months

Technology

3 years ago

After Legit.ng report lawmakers begins probe passport racketeering, demand for money by officers

After Legit.ng report lawmakers begins probe passport racketeering, demand for money by officers

Money

3 years ago

Huge gap in black market, official exchange rate increase forex scam as banks publish more names, Zenith leads

Huge gap in black market, official exchange rate increase forex scam as banks publish more names, Zenith leads

Money

3 years ago

Nigeria's Excess Crude Account almost empty as FG makes another huge withdrawal in one month

Nigeria's Excess Crude Account almost empty as FG makes another huge withdrawal in one month

Economy

3 years ago

Excess Crude Account (ECA) is a savings account of the Federal Government and is funded by the difference between the market price of crude oil and budget.

NNPC counters CBN on its role in Naira depreciation as document details its dollar remittance in six months

NNPC counters CBN on its role in Naira depreciation as document details its dollar remittance in six months

Energy

3 years ago

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) has detailed how it paid millions of dollars oil revenue into the account the Central Bank of Nigeria.

CBN finally reveals why Naira is crashing heavily against US dollars in a new report

CBN finally reveals why Naira is crashing heavily against US dollars in a new report

Money

3 years ago

The Central bank of Nigeria has revealed the main reason why Nigerian currency, Naira is having one of its worst performance against US dollar in recent weeks.

The essential role of batteries and inverters in solar energy

The essential role of batteries and inverters in solar energy

Business and Economy

3 years ago

As solar energy advances, batteries and inverters ensure consistent power, stabilizing the grid and making renewable energy systems more efficient and reliable.

NNPC Ltd reportedly terminates Appointments Of 500 Staff give conditions, deadline for them to leave

NNPC Ltd reportedly terminates Appointments Of 500 Staff give conditions, deadline for them to leave

Economy

3 years ago

The first set of causalities for Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) limited has been revealed as over 500 staff have been asked to go home.

Shell threatens to leave Nigeria over 'Major issue' FG can't stop, which is affecting its revenue badly

Shell threatens to leave Nigeria over 'Major issue' FG can't stop, which is affecting its revenue badly

Energy

3 years ago

Recently the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) disclosed that Nigeria lost $1 billion in revenue during the first quarter of this year.

Meet top 10 best paid MDs/CEOs of Nigeria as companies spend over N5bn to keep 'the bosses' happy

Meet top 10 best paid MDs/CEOs of Nigeria as companies spend over N5bn to keep 'the bosses' happy

Money

3 years ago

He received N102.82m as other benefits in the same year, bringing his total earnings for the year to N391.43m as against the N334.89 million paid in 2020..

NNPC reacts on purported plan to terminate the appointment of 500 staff with tempting package

NNPC reacts on purported plan to terminate the appointment of 500 staff with tempting package

Energy

3 years ago

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) has reacted to reports on plans to sack over 500 staff following transition to a new type of operation.

How to get a new/ renewal Nigerian passport within 3 weeks for N26,000 without paying a bribe

How to get a new/ renewal Nigerian passport within 3 weeks for N26,000 without paying a bribe

Economy

3 years ago

Orabegshola's words reechoed the Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Immigration Service, Muhammed Babandede, to continue plea to Nigerians to stop paying cash.

Dave Ibemere