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.

3239 articles published since 20 Sep 2021

Author's articles

Again, dollar crashes against naira, CBN updates 9 currencies' exchange rates

Again, dollar crashes against naira, CBN updates 9 currencies' exchange rates

2 months ago

Edo State governorship election 2024: the economy jobs awaiting next governor

Edo State governorship election 2024: the economy jobs awaiting next governor

2 months ago

“I know you are hungry”: Tinubu sends message to Nigerians on plans for Nigerian economy, advises

“I know you are hungry”: Tinubu sends message to Nigerians on plans for Nigerian...

2 months ago

CBN clarifies cybersecurity levy on banks customers’ savings, current account

CBN clarifies cybersecurity levy on banks customers’ savings, current account

2 months ago

No more N1,539: CBN releases new exchange rates for dollar, pound, euro after US govt's decision

No more N1,539: CBN releases new exchange rates for dollar, pound, euro after US...

2 months ago

Tinubu reacts as Coca-Cola announces plans to invest $1 billion in Nigeria over five years

Tinubu reacts as Coca-Cola announces plans to invest $1 billion in Nigeria over...

2 months ago

N1,544/$: CBN to respond as US government’s decision gives hope for Naira recovery

N1,544/$: CBN to respond as US government’s decision gives hope for Naira recovery

There is strong optimism for naira recovery in the foreign exchange market against the US dollar following decision taken by the US Federal Reserves.

“Dear customer”: Nigerian bank alerts customers of network issues, funds transfer, POS affected

“Dear customer”: Nigerian bank alerts customers of network issues, funds transfer, POS affected

Ecobank Nigeria has announced network challenges affecting funds transfers and Point of Sale transactions and has apologized to its customers for the inconvenience.

Breaking: CBN increases Customs exchange rate to clear goods at ports, airports

Breaking: CBN increases Customs exchange rate to clear goods at ports, airports

The Central Bank of Nigeria has announced a new customs exchange rate for cargo clearances at Nigeria's ports the first change in the month of September 2024.

Currency speculators lose big as naira bounces back, appreciates by over N100 against US dollar

Currency speculators lose big as naira bounces back, appreciates by over N100 against US dollar

The Naira has recorded a strong recovery against the United States Dollar, just a day after falling to a six-month low in the official foreign exchange market.

Elon Musk's Neuralink device to help blind people see gets approval, company releases video demo

Elon Musk's Neuralink device to help blind people see gets approval, company releases video demo

Elon Musk has announced that his company Neuralink has received approval for a brain implant called "Blindsight" that will enable the blind to see again.

Naira to dollar exchange rate, inflation in focus as CBN announces September date for MPC meeting

Naira to dollar exchange rate, inflation in focus as CBN announces September date for MPC meeting

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced the next monetary policy committee (MPC) meeting, which is scheduled for September, and decisions will be made.

World Bank announces job vacancies, Nigerians invited to apply, deadline nears

World Bank announces job vacancies, Nigerians invited to apply, deadline nears

World Bank has announced 20 job vacancies for graduates in Western and Central Africa, including Nigeria, and the deadline for applications is almost due.

Independent oil marketers confirm actual Dangote petrol cost, make demands to crash pump prices

Independent oil marketers confirm actual Dangote petrol cost, make demands to crash pump prices

Independent marketers are concerned about purchasing prices lower than those stated by NNPC limited and have made demands that Dangote sell directly.

CBN sets transaction limit for BDCs when selling dollars to Nigerians as naira falls to new low

CBN sets transaction limit for BDCs when selling dollars to Nigerians as naira falls to new low

The Central Bank of Nigeria has announced a limit on the sale of dollars by Bureau de Change operators to Nigerians, and travellers also have a cash limit.

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