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)

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.

3237 articles published since 20 Sep 2021

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Zenith, other banks announce new closing time, branches closure

Zenith, other banks announce new closing time, branches closure

a month ago

CBN gives order to access, UBA, zenith, other banks on customers’ cash deposit fee

CBN gives order to access, UBA, zenith, other banks on customers’ cash deposit f...

a month ago

Good news: Customs slashes exchange rate to clear goods at ports, airports

Good news: Customs slashes exchange rate to clear goods at ports, airports

a month ago

Again, naira appreciates against US dollar after CBN's decision

Again, naira appreciates against US dollar after CBN's decision

a month ago

Sanusi speaks on Dangote refinery as President Tinubu makes final decision on pump price

Sanusi speaks on Dangote refinery as President Tinubu makes final decision on pu...

a month ago

CBN crashes dollar in new sales, approves new exchange rate for BDCs

CBN crashes dollar in new sales, approves new exchange rate for BDCs

a month ago

South African billionaire overtakes Dangote as Africa's richest man

South African billionaire overtakes Dangote as Africa's richest man

Bloomberg Billionaire Index shows Aliko Dangote has lost his crown as the richest man in Africa to South African billionaire Johann Rupert who is now worth N14bn.

Access Bank gets approval to buy another bank, MD shares plans for customers

Access Bank gets approval to buy another bank, MD shares plans for customers

Access Bank has continued its footprint expansion in Africa with the acquisition of another bank, which has now received regulatory and legal approval.

Naira appreciates massively after CBN sells ‘cheap dollars’ to BDC operators

Naira appreciates massively after CBN sells ‘cheap dollars’ to BDC operators

The Nigerian currency has appreciated significantly against the dollar, British pound, and euro in the foreign exchange market after the CBN's intervention.

'Lagos now becoming global destination for tourism, entertainment,' Sanwo-Olu's aide speaks

'Lagos now becoming global destination for tourism, entertainment,' Sanwo-Olu's aide speaks

The administration of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has expressed confidence that its plan to make Lagos State a top 10 global tourism destination is achievable.

President Tinubu makes final decision on petrol pump price as Dangote, NNPC disagree

President Tinubu makes final decision on petrol pump price as Dangote, NNPC disagree

President Bola Tinubu has made a final decision on petrol pricing amid ongoing debate between the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited and Dangote Refinery.

Otedola tightens grip on first bank, spends over N16bn to buy more shares

Otedola tightens grip on first bank, spends over N16bn to buy more shares

Nigerian billionaire Femi Otedola has strengthened his position as the largest individual shareholder in First Bank of Nigeria Holdings following a new investment.

CBN announces new dollar exchange rate for importers to clear goods

CBN announces new dollar exchange rate for importers to clear goods

The Central Bank of Nigeria has made adjustments to the dollar exchange rate used for cargo clearances at Nigeria's ports as the naira free fall continues.

New fuel pump price: Transport companies adjust fares

New fuel pump price: Transport companies adjust fares

The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has revealed that the cost of transportation across the country has decreased despite rise in petrol pump price.

“We’re committed”: Nigerian Bank CEO announces rewards for customers starting October 1

“We’re committed”: Nigerian Bank CEO announces rewards for customers starting October 1

Wema Bank's Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Moruf Oseni, has promised that the bank will reward customers starting October 1, 2024.

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