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.

3251 articles published since 20 Sep 2021

Author's articles

“Apply with the link”: UBA announces exciting job opportunity with attractive salary

“Apply with the link”: UBA announces exciting job opportunity with attractive sa...

5 months ago

Forex traders sell pound, euro at new exchange rate as Naira depreciates

Forex traders sell pound, euro at new exchange rate as Naira depreciates

5 months ago

Benue, Enugu lead as most expensive states to buy cooking gas as dealers increase prices

Benue, Enugu lead as most expensive states to buy cooking gas as dealers increas...

5 months ago

Wakanow: Adedeji speaks on future of Africa travel market as company unveils enhanced website

Wakanow: Adedeji speaks on future of Africa travel market as company unveils enh...

5 months ago

Marketers adjust price of kerosene again, residents of 10 states pay more

Marketers adjust price of kerosene again, residents of 10 states pay more

5 months ago

Construction of a new ‘smart’ international airport in Nigeria begins, governor speaks on its features

Construction of a new ‘smart’ international airport in Nigeria begins, governor...

5 months ago

NIMC gives date Nigerians will begin to use new national domestic card with payment feature

NIMC gives date Nigerians will begin to use new national domestic card with payment feature

The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has disclosed that Nigerians will pay more through banks to obtain the multipurpose identity card.

New petrol price as reports show states motorists pay less, NNPC push for N200 alternative

New petrol price as reports show states motorists pay less, NNPC push for N200 alternative

The National Bureau of Statistics has released new data revealing the amount Nigerians paid to buy petrol across the country, with three states paying the most.

Naira crashes again against dollar, pound, euro in all FX markets, traders quote new exchange rates

Naira crashes again against dollar, pound, euro in all FX markets, traders quote new exchange rates

Nigerian currency, the naira, has dropped in value against the United States dollar, pound, euro in both the official and unofficial foreign exchange markets.

Otedola buys more First Bank shares, overtakes rival to become largest shareholder

Otedola buys more First Bank shares, overtakes rival to become largest shareholder

Nigerian billionaire Femi Otedola has reclaimed the position of majority shareholder in First Bank after acquiring additional shares ahead of his rival.

Moniepoint announces 60 exciting job vacancies for Nigeria, UK offices, invites application

Moniepoint announces 60 exciting job vacancies for Nigeria, UK offices, invites application

Moniepoint has announced it is recruiting to fill at least 60 vacancies in Nigeria and the United Kingdom and is inviting qualified Nigerians to apply.

“I love this” Nigerians react as company begins sale of N100 rice in sachet, introduces unique seal

“I love this” Nigerians react as company begins sale of N100 rice in sachet, introduces unique seal

Nigerians can now buy Red Bull rice for as low as N100 in sachets and there is a new holographic seal, ensuring authenticity to spot counterfeiters.

Report: Tinubu’s government plans fresh loans from 2 institutions, public debt to rise above N100trn

Report: Tinubu’s government plans fresh loans from 2 institutions, public debt to rise above N100trn

The Nigerian government is about to borrow more from the World Bank and also African Development Bank as it targets various infrastructure and economic projects.

Fidelity Bank opens public offer for Nigerians to buy its shares, sets price, closing date

Fidelity Bank opens public offer for Nigerians to buy its shares, sets price, closing date

Nigerians now have a chance to invest in Fidelity Bank through a public offer following instructions from the Central Bank regarding capital requirements.

Canada to launch new visa option offering permanent residency on arrival to Nigerians, others

Canada to launch new visa option offering permanent residency on arrival to Nigerians, others

Canada launches caregiver pilot programs, offering PR on arrival, aiming to support families and meet home care needs, reflecting invaluable contributions.

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