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

Poultry farmers in Nigeria announce new price for crates of egg, give reasons

Poultry farmers in Nigeria announce new price for crates of egg, give reasons

5 months ago

Afreximbank ready to support more Africans in building refineries like Dangote

Afreximbank ready to support more Africans in building refineries like Dangote

5 months ago

Nigeria successfully repays China, World Bank, others over $2bn debt, borrows another $2bn

Nigeria successfully repays China, World Bank, others over $2bn debt, borrows an...

5 months ago

Dangote hints on new petrol prices below N620, confirms date Nigerians will begin to buy

Dangote hints on new petrol prices below N620, confirms date Nigerians will begi...

5 months ago

Come and buy: NDIC releases list of Heritage Bank's properties for sale, gives steps to buy

Come and buy: NDIC releases list of Heritage Bank's properties for sale, gives s...

5 months ago

BDC traders quote new exchange rate for dollar, pound, euro in forex markets

BDC traders quote new exchange rate for dollar, pound, euro in forex markets

5 months ago

Dangote names forces that almost ruined his refinery as he repays 43% of borrowed loan

Dangote names forces that almost ruined his refinery as he repays 43% of borrowed loan

Africa's richest man, Aliko Dangote, said he has repaid at least 43% of the loans used to build his refinery located in Lagos and shared the challenges he faced.

Dangote plans to go into steel production, explains decision

Dangote plans to go into steel production, explains decision

Aliko Dangote is launching a steel production company in Lagos to reduce Nigeria's steel imports, create jobs, and support local infrastructure development.

Germany announces new visa option for Nigerians ready to relocate and work, gives requirements

Germany announces new visa option for Nigerians ready to relocate and work, gives requirements

Germany has announced a new visa options for skilled Nigerians looking to relocate and work in the country as it aims to address labour shortages.

UBA, Zenith, UBA, GTB, Access, other banks to close all branches for 24 hours, give reason

UBA, Zenith, UBA, GTB, Access, other banks to close all branches for 24 hours, give reason

Commercial banks including Access, and GTB branches across the country are expected to be closed for 24 hours in obedience to the federal government directives.

Big boost for Naira as external reserves rise by over $300m first 10 days of June

Big boost for Naira as external reserves rise by over $300m first 10 days of June

Nigerian foreign reserves have recorded an improvement for the first 10 days in June giving CBN more firepower to defend Nigerian currency in days ahead.

Apple unveils new exciting features for iPhone users, Elon Musk unhappy, threatens to ban devices

Apple unveils new exciting features for iPhone users, Elon Musk unhappy, threatens to ban devices

Apple will introduce new features to iPhones powered by artificial intelligence, which has caught the attention of Elon Musk who is not happy with some decisions.

Access Bank buys another bank in Tanzania, CEO shares excitement, makes promises

Access Bank buys another bank in Tanzania, CEO shares excitement, makes promises

Access Bank has announced it has now completed the acquisition of another bank in Tanzania as it looks to increase its foothold in East African market.

CBN denies plan to revoke licenses of 4 major banks after Heritage Bank, assures customers

CBN denies plan to revoke licenses of 4 major banks after Heritage Bank, assures customers

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has denied reports that it has revoked the licenses of Fidelity, Polaris, Wema and Unity banks. It described the claim as a lie.

CBN gives new exchange rate as naira appreciates against pound, euro

CBN gives new exchange rate as naira appreciates against pound, euro

The value of the naira has appreciated against the British pound and the euro following more dollar inflow for the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to defend it.

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