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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.

5585 articles published since 20 Sep 2021

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As Naira continues to fall, Nigerian Banks pocket over N224bn from forex trading in 9 months, Access leads

As Naira continues to fall, Nigerian Banks pocket over N224bn from forex trading in 9 months, Access leads

Money

4 years ago

Nigeria plans to construct its first nuclear power plant, signs agreement with Russia, Pakistan as bid opens

Nigeria plans to construct its first nuclear power plant, signs agreement with Russia, Pakistan as bid opens

Economy

4 years ago

Politics, capacity listed among reasons why Nigeria Ranks Low in Implementation of World Bank-funded Projects

Politics, capacity listed among reasons why Nigeria Ranks Low in Implementation of World Bank-funded Projects

Economy

4 years ago

Jubilation in Akwa Ibom communities as Court orders CBN governor, Emefiele to release N82bn compensation money

Jubilation in Akwa Ibom communities as Court orders CBN governor, Emefiele to release N82bn compensation money

Money

4 years ago

IMF warns CBN eNaira is not good enough for cross border transactions, lists work that needs to be done first

IMF warns CBN eNaira is not good enough for cross border transactions, lists work that needs to be done first

Money

4 years ago

Abdulsamad Rabiu and son make over N508 billion in 24 days to top list of billionaire shareholders in Nigeria

Abdulsamad Rabiu and son make over N508 billion in 24 days to top list of billionaire shareholders in Nigeria

Economy

4 years ago

Largest plane in the world destroyed by Russia, it will cost over N1.24trn to repair, Ukraine authorities say

Largest plane in the world destroyed by Russia, it will cost over N1.24trn to repair, Ukraine authorities say

Industry

4 years ago

The world has reacted to the news that the largest aircraft in the world has been destroyed in Ukraine by Russian armed forces as the war enters its fifth day.

Cement price to increase further as BUA blames Dangote, Lafarge, others for high cost as they rake in N1.4trn

Cement price to increase further as BUA blames Dangote, Lafarge, others for high cost as they rake in N1.4trn

Economy

4 years ago

A new price regime for cement may be on the way, as BUA cement considers altering the price of its products while blaming other manufacturers and middlemen.

Anambra state gets to start earning 13% oil derivation from March, in big boost to state's revenue

Anambra state gets to start earning 13% oil derivation from March, in big boost to state's revenue

Energy

4 years ago

All is now set for Anambra states to get its first pay as an oil-producing states this is according to the state Governor, Willie Obiano speaking to journalists

Dangote made more money than Elon Musk, Bill Gates in 24 hours, jumps 8 places in billionaire list

Dangote made more money than Elon Musk, Bill Gates in 24 hours, jumps 8 places in billionaire list

Money

4 years ago

Africa's richest man Dangote sure does look like he is not ready to let go of his position as the richest man in Africa as he made over N20 billion in 24 hours

Nigeria's foreign reserves will deplete further in 2022, despite rising oil prices, financial analysts say

Nigeria's foreign reserves will deplete further in 2022, despite rising oil prices, financial analysts say

Economy

4 years ago

Despite rising oil prices, there appears to be no relief for the Nigerian currency, as analysts have given pessimistic forecasts for 2022, in a big headache.

Domestic Airlines increase tickets by 100% days after trading words with NASS on increasing delays

Domestic Airlines increase tickets by 100% days after trading words with NASS on increasing delays

Economy

4 years ago

There is no respite for Nigerians looking to travel by Air to various destination as Airlines on Saturday announced increase in airfares to within Nigeria.

Dangote's position as Africa's richest man under threat as South African billionaire Johann Rupert closes in

Dangote's position as Africa's richest man under threat as South African billionaire Johann Rupert closes in

Economy

4 years ago

Aliko Dangote's status as Africa's richest billionaire is under threat as his South African counterpart wealth closes in and may surpassed him by year end.

In five years, Nigerian govt Fuel Subsidy payment jumps By 890%, With No Justification, Report Says

In five years, Nigerian govt Fuel Subsidy payment jumps By 890%, With No Justification, Report Says

Economy

4 years ago

Fuel subsidy by Nigerian govt jumps astronomically in the last five years, a new report from SBM Intelligence has shows noting there is no justification at all.

Nigerian renewable energy company, Rianol Energy acquires 600 hectares for ethanol production

Nigerian renewable energy company, Rianol Energy acquires 600 hectares for ethanol production

Energy

4 years ago

Nigeria clean energy mandate gets a boost as Rianol Energy moves acquires huge expanse of land for ethanol production that can help generate enough biofuels.

Dave Ibemere