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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.

5944 articles published since 20 Sep 2021

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Nigeria launches new TV audience measurement system, offers 36GB free data monthly

Nigeria launches new TV audience measurement system, offers 36GB free data monthly

Industry

13 days ago

Petrol prices rise in Nigeria as Brent crude crosses $95

Petrol prices rise in Nigeria as Brent crude crosses $95

Energy

13 days ago

Bolt releases statement as Uber ends operations in Nigeria after 12 years

Bolt releases statement as Uber ends operations in Nigeria after 12 years

Industry

13 days ago

DStv makes changes, set to launch new packages for subscribers

DStv makes changes, set to launch new packages for subscribers

Industry

13 days ago

NGX reverses gains as ASI falls 0.03%, market cap drops N40.99bn

NGX reverses gains as ASI falls 0.03%, market cap drops N40.99bn

Capital Market

14 days ago

KudiWave: PalmPay releases statement, denies wrongdoing

KudiWave: PalmPay releases statement, denies wrongdoing

Money

14 days ago

OPay drags DSS, police into probe of viral Nigeria shutdown rumour

OPay drags DSS, police into probe of viral Nigeria shutdown rumour

Money

14 days ago

OPay has involved the DSS and Nigerian police in investigating a viral shutdown rumour, while warning that those responsible could face legal action.

Federal government ministry launches new website, updates digital identity

Federal government ministry launches new website, updates digital identity

Technology

14 days ago

The Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction has changed its website address, aligning its digital platform with its current name and mandate.

SEC proposes new forex rules, brokers may face N1m penalty per client

SEC proposes new forex rules, brokers may face N1m penalty per client

Industry

14 days ago

The Securities and Exchange Commission has proposed tougher online forex and CFD rules, including higher capital requirements, stronger investor protection.

Petrol prices rise as marketers announce new pump rates nationwide

Petrol prices rise as marketers announce new pump rates nationwide

Energy

14 days ago

Petrol marketers have announced new nationwide pump prices as rising depot costs and international crude oil prices put fresh pressure on fuel prices.

Naira appreciates to strongest level in 2 years, CBN releases new exchange rates

Naira appreciates to strongest level in 2 years, CBN releases new exchange rates

Money

14 days ago

The naira strengthened to its strongest level in two years, as rising external reserves and improved foreign exchange liquidity supported the currency’s recovery.

NNPC releases financial report, discloses revenue, amount remitted to govt account in one month

NNPC releases financial report, discloses revenue, amount remitted to govt account in one month

Energy

14 days ago

The NNPC released its July financial report, revealing N3.087tn revenue, N279bn profit and N1.627tn statutory payments to government in one month.

OPay names 3 persons facing legal action after false viral notice for customers to withdraw funds

OPay names 3 persons facing legal action after false viral notice for customers to withdraw funds

Money

14 days ago

OPay has issued legal warnings to three X and TikTok users over alleged false shutdown claims, demanding deletions, retractions, apologies and legal action.

NGX gains N1.91trn as Access Holdings, ETI lead market rally

NGX gains N1.91trn as Access Holdings, ETI lead market rally

Capital Market

15 days ago

Nigeria’s stock market started the week strongly, gaining N1.91 trillion as the ASI rose 1.20 percent, with 43 stocks advancing against 16 decliners.

Power outage hits Lagos, Abuja as DisCos report technical faults, list affected communities

Power outage hits Lagos, Abuja as DisCos report technical faults, list affected communities

Energy

15 days ago

Power outages hit Lagos and Abuja as EKEDC and AEDC report technical faults affecting multiple feeders and transmission infrastructure across both cities.

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