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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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List of Nigerian family-owned companies that earn more than N4.10 billion per year, some are over 60 years old

List of Nigerian family-owned companies that earn more than N4.10 billion per year, some are over 60 years old

Business and Economy

4 years ago

Nigerians express surprise as Ministry of Power budget N17.9m to fuel, maintain generators in 2022

Nigerians express surprise as Ministry of Power budget N17.9m to fuel, maintain generators in 2022

Business and Economy

4 years ago

Female directors of Nigerian banks grow wealth to n4.64 billion in 9 months as Abolanle Matel-Okoh leads

Female directors of Nigerian banks grow wealth to n4.64 billion in 9 months as Abolanle Matel-Okoh leads

Business and Economy

4 years ago

Facebook will get a new name as mark Zuckerberg wants the world to remember him differently- reports

Facebook will get a new name as mark Zuckerberg wants the world to remember him differently- reports

Business and Economy

4 years ago

CBN Provides Update on eNaira; to be Accessible On Phones Without Internet but BVN, NIN are required

CBN Provides Update on eNaira; to be Accessible On Phones Without Internet but BVN, NIN are required

Capital Market

4 years ago

Nigerian govt officially scraps DPR, PPPRA, PEF, for new agencies, sacks all heads

Nigerian govt officially scraps DPR, PPPRA, PEF, for new agencies, sacks all heads

Business and Economy

4 years ago

MTN announces compensation to 77m subscribers for network outage, as CEO apologises again

MTN announces compensation to 77m subscribers for network outage, as CEO apologises again

Business and Economy

4 years ago

MTN CEO Olutokun Toriola again apologized to customers for the inconvenience of network outage stating that MTN is committed to providing dependable company

Still waiting to fly as nigerian government spend on national carrier rises to N14.6bn next year

Still waiting to fly as nigerian government spend on national carrier rises to N14.6bn next year

Business and Economy

4 years ago

The Federal Government on July 18, 2018, unveiled the name and logo of the proposed carrier at the Farnborough International Public Air show in London, UK.

CBN publishes various interest rates by banks pegged at 1.15 percent for saving and maximum 36 percent

CBN publishes various interest rates by banks pegged at 1.15 percent for saving and maximum 36 percent

Business and Economy

4 years ago

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has said that it will not rest on its oars at ensuring inclusive economic growth and sustainable development and loan is key.

Nigerians shock as govt data shows northeast region has most certified IT professionals in the country

Nigerians shock as govt data shows northeast region has most certified IT professionals in the country

Business and Economy

4 years ago

A nation where the growth of information technology is powered by young and industrious youths, would someday lead the development of the Nigeria and continent.

CBN provides updates on BVN rules, discloses penalties for financial institutions, customers for violation

CBN provides updates on BVN rules, discloses penalties for financial institutions, customers for violation

Business and Economy

4 years ago

This Framework is a guide for the operations of the watch-list in the financial system. The watch-list is a database of customers identified by their BVNs.

Bad news for Nigeria's wealthy as customs moves to impound 29 private jets across the country, gives deadline

Bad news for Nigeria's wealthy as customs moves to impound 29 private jets across the country, gives deadline

Business and Economy

4 years ago

Nigerian owners of private jets are highly-placed, they are expected to comply with laws governing the importation of the aircraft such as payments and take ...

While Nigeria struggles to produce enough oil, vandals are expanding their operations from the limited supply

While Nigeria struggles to produce enough oil, vandals are expanding their operations from the limited supply

Business and Economy

4 years ago

Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) data shows vandalism of the nation's pipeline have continue to rise despite billions spent on security yearly.

Access bank acquires fourth bank in 2021, as it takes over Bostwana Bank

Access bank acquires fourth bank in 2021, as it takes over Bostwana Bank

Business and Economy

4 years ago

The deal will further expand Access Bank's customer base which has been put as the largest since it acquired Diamond Bank and other African banks recently.

Osinbajo calls for naira exchange rate to be determined by market forces at it is currently "artificially low"

Osinbajo calls for naira exchange rate to be determined by market forces at it is currently "artificially low"

Business and Economy

4 years ago

A weakened Naira could mean a higher consumer price index and a further rise in the price of foodstuff in the country as Nigeria is an import-dependent country

Dave Ibemere