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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.

5102 articles published since 20 Sep 2021

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Nigeria can outsmart terror networks if tech and security join forces

Nigeria can outsmart terror networks if tech and security join forces

Technology

4 months ago

How to apply for FG’s N50 million student venture capital grant as portal opens

How to apply for FG’s N50 million student venture capital grant as portal opens

Technology

4 months ago

Fraud awareness week: Nigerian banks send messages to customers

Fraud awareness week: Nigerian banks send messages to customers

Money

4 months ago

New competition for Innoson Motors as another car company begins electric car assembly

New competition for Innoson Motors as another car company begins electric car assembly

Industry

4 months ago

CBN sends message to Nigerians on how to handle naira notes

CBN sends message to Nigerians on how to handle naira notes

Money

4 months ago

Naira recovers to new exchange rate after massive fall against US dollar

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Naira recovers to new exchange rate after massive fall against US dollar

Money

4 months ago

N10m up for grabs: FIRS-backed essay competition opens for Nigerian youths

N10m up for grabs: FIRS-backed essay competition opens for Nigerian youths

Money

4 months ago

The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) announced it is backing the Abuja City Journal National Essay Competition, supporting young Nigerian thinkers.

List of CBN-approved microfinance banks in Nigeria as fake bank with branches in 4 states exposed

List of CBN-approved microfinance banks in Nigeria as fake bank with branches in 4 states exposed

Money

4 months ago

The CBN has issued over 700 licence for microfinance banks, but has warned Nigerians about fake operators like Zuldal with branches in four states.

MultiChoice announces new DStv, GOtv decoder prices, more affordable for Nigerians

MultiChoice announces new DStv, GOtv decoder prices, more affordable for Nigerians

Industry

4 months ago

MultiChoice has reduced DStv and GOtv decoder prices again to make entertainment more affordable for Nigerians during the festive and has made promises.

Cheapest monthly data plans for MTN, Glo, Airtel as festive season nears

Cheapest monthly data plans for MTN, Glo, Airtel as festive season nears

Industry

4 months ago

Nigerians can stay connected this festive season with affordable monthly data plans from MTN, Glo, and Airtel, catering to light, moderate, and heavy users.

Finally, United Nigeria Airlines announces decision on VDM/Mr Jollof plane fight

Finally, United Nigeria Airlines announces decision on VDM/Mr Jollof plane fight

Industry

4 months ago

United Nigeria Airlines said it has now accepted the public apologies from VeryDarkMan and Mr. Jollof after an onboard altercation, commends aviation authorities.

Naira falls against US dollar despite foreign reserves surge to 7-year high of $46.7bn

Naira falls against US dollar despite foreign reserves surge to 7-year high of $46.7bn

Money

4 months ago

Naira fell against the dollar despite foreign reserves rising to 7-year high and the Central Bank of Nigeria Yemi Cardoso expressed optimism for the future.

United Airlines shares update on VDM, Mr Jollof plane fight after both apologise

United Airlines shares update on VDM, Mr Jollof plane fight after both apologise

Industry

4 months ago

United Nigeria Airlines has shared the latest update on the midair altercation between Mr Jollof and VeryDarkMan which has generated public interests.

Nigeria continue to rely heavily on foreign arms importation to solve its insecurity challenges

Nigeria continue to rely heavily on foreign arms importation to solve its insecurity challenges

Money

4 months ago

Nigeria's defence spending on arms and ammunition have surged on between 2020 and 2025, amid growing insecurity nationwide from North to South of the country.

Nigeria’s oil comeback: How Komolafe’s reforms pushed output past 1.7m bpd

Nigeria’s oil comeback: How Komolafe’s reforms pushed output past 1.7m bpd

Energy

4 months ago

The Oil and Gas Governance Reform Alliance (OGRA) has disclosed that it fully supports the ongoing reforms in the oil sector, which aims to boost output.

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