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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.

5592 articles published since 20 Sep 2021

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Federal government reveals date for fuel subsidy removal as World Bank condemn continuous funding

Federal government reveals date for fuel subsidy removal as World Bank condemn continuous funding

Business and Economy

4 years ago

For Florence Atunwa, 4 years nurturing Nigeria's next generation of digital talent have been an exciting one

For Florence Atunwa, 4 years nurturing Nigeria's next generation of digital talent have been an exciting one

Business and Economy

4 years ago

Comparing fuel price in Nigeria to other African countries, as Nigerians Pay N164.85 per litre In September

Comparing fuel price in Nigeria to other African countries, as Nigerians Pay N164.85 per litre In September

Business and Economy

4 years ago

Price of cooking gas and kerosene jump again in September, as pot that can cook two meals surfaces online

Price of cooking gas and kerosene jump again in September, as pot that can cook two meals surfaces online

Business and Economy

4 years ago

Nigerian banks with the highest loan and advances to customers as CBN pushes for more loan to boost economy

Nigerian banks with the highest loan and advances to customers as CBN pushes for more loan to boost economy

Business and Economy

4 years ago

Nigeria, 5 other countries with digital currencies, as CBN sets transaction limits, explains how to get started

Nigeria, 5 other countries with digital currencies, as CBN sets transaction limits, explains how to get started

Business and Economy

4 years ago

Bakare Bunmi: The startup story of a creative entrepreneur who turned N10,000 to N5 million in five years

Bakare Bunmi: The startup story of a creative entrepreneur who turned N10,000 to N5 million in five years

Business and Economy

4 years ago

Referrals, word of mouth, and personal marketing, according to her social media, have been the most effective marketing tools for her, and her business so far.

Breaking: President Muhammdu Buhari to formally unveil CBN's digital currency, eNaira on Monday

Breaking: President Muhammdu Buhari to formally unveil CBN's digital currency, eNaira on Monday

Business and Economy

4 years ago

eNaira is a Central Bank of Nigeria-issued digital currency that provides a unique form of money denominated in Naira. eNaira will also serve as legal tender.

Following an earlier denial, First Bank Holding confirms Femi Otedola as a 'significant' shareholder

Following an earlier denial, First Bank Holding confirms Femi Otedola as a 'significant' shareholder

Business and Economy

4 years ago

Femi Otedola, Nigerian billionaire, has been formally confirmed as the majority shareholder of First Bank Holdings owners of first bank after earlier denial.

FBH Holdings denies knowing about Femi Otedola's acquisition of a controlling stake in the company

FBH Holdings denies knowing about Femi Otedola's acquisition of a controlling stake in the company

Business and Economy

4 years ago

FBHN is yet to receive any notification from the individual mentioned in the media report, of such acquisitions. FBN Holdings Plc will always notify authorities

Otedola reportedly takes over First Bank to add more interest in the billionaire race with Dangote, Rabiu

Otedola reportedly takes over First Bank to add more interest in the billionaire race with Dangote, Rabiu

Business and Economy

4 years ago

The amount of shares bought by Femi Otedola will make him the largest shareholder of first bank and a voting power to steer the ship in the coming years...

Like FG, kaduna, Nigerian banks make covid-19 vaccination compulsory for all staff with no exception

Like FG, kaduna, Nigerian banks make covid-19 vaccination compulsory for all staff with no exception

Business and Economy

4 years ago

Nigerian banks, as well as the federal government and the Kaduna state government, have made vaccination of employees against the deadly virus coronavirus.

Nigeria largest banks by customer deposits, as UBA, Zenith, GT lead peers in the three months of 2021

Nigeria largest banks by customer deposits, as UBA, Zenith, GT lead peers in the three months of 2021

Business and Economy

4 years ago

Zenith Bank Nigeria Plc is the second-largest bank in Nigeria by customer deposits crossing N4 trillion for the first time. The bank is behind UBA and Access.

World bank reveals names of 14 Nigerian firms ban for 999 years over alleged fraud, contract breaches

World bank reveals names of 14 Nigerian firms ban for 999 years over alleged fraud, contract breaches

Business and Economy

4 years ago

Within the period covered by the World Bank report, the firms listed will also remain blacklisted to get contracts from comparable international organizations

The battle continues: Multichoice will begin its defense against FIRS N1.8 trillion tax evasion case

The battle continues: Multichoice will begin its defense against FIRS N1.8 trillion tax evasion case

Business and Economy

4 years ago

This tribunal is not a tax-collecting tribunal but an institution established to bring succor to parties that come before it in need of justice and fairness.

Dave Ibemere