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.

3252 articles published since 20 Sep 2021

Author's articles

Filling stations ready to adjust pumps again as marketers give new cost of petrol

Filling stations ready to adjust pumps again as marketers give new cost of petro...

5 months ago

“Only 4,000 have N5m”: NDIC begins deposit refund to Heritage Bank’s customers, gives details

“Only 4,000 have N5m”: NDIC begins deposit refund to Heritage Bank’s customers,...

5 months ago

Forex traders sell dollar at new exchange rate as naira depreciates in official market

Forex traders sell dollar at new exchange rate as naira depreciates in official...

5 months ago

CBN speaks on reported plans to close down 3 commercial banks after Heritage Bank

CBN speaks on reported plans to close down 3 commercial banks after Heritage Ban...

5 months ago

Naira starts June strong as dollar sells at new exchange rate, British pound nears N2,000

Naira starts June strong as dollar sells at new exchange rate, British pound nea...

5 months ago

Schneider Electric Unveils Villaya Flex Micro-Grid solutions to boost energy access

Schneider Electric Unveils Villaya Flex Micro-Grid solutions to boost energy acc...

5 months ago

NNPC set to begin oil exploration in another state, governor excited

NNPC set to begin oil exploration in another state, governor excited

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) is starting oil exploration in Ogun state which will boost crude oil production and federal government revenue.

Access, UBA, GTB, other banks' workers get instruction as NLC nationwide strike begins

Access, UBA, GTB, other banks' workers get instruction as NLC nationwide strike begins

The National Union of Banks, Insurance, and Financial Institutions Employees has asked workers to join the ongoing Nigeria Labour Congress nationwide strike.

Imo State Governor, Uzodimma flags off Afrexim Bank Quality Centre

Imo State Governor, Uzodimma flags off Afrexim Bank Quality Centre

The Imo State governor, Hope Uzodimma has inaugurated the Afrexim Bank Quality Assurance in the state, stating that the centre will create jobs and investment

NDIC sends message to Heritage Bank customers as ATM, app stopped working after CBN revoked license

NDIC sends message to Heritage Bank customers as ATM, app stopped working after CBN revoked license

The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) has a message for customers of Heritage bank as Central Bank of Nigeria revokes banking license.

FG set to deliver fresh 500MW of renewable energy to rural communities

FG set to deliver fresh 500MW of renewable energy to rural communities

The Nigerian government in partnership with the European Union has unveiled plans to deliver an additional 500MW of renewable energy to rural communities.

NLC strike: Electricity companies send messages to customers, explain nationwide power outage

NLC strike: Electricity companies send messages to customers, explain nationwide power outage

Nigerian electricity distribution companies (DISCOs) have explained the current power outage across the country and have offered advice to customers.

CBN revokes banking license of Heritage Bank, gives reasons

CBN revokes banking license of Heritage Bank, gives reasons

The Central Bank of Nigeria has decided to revoke the license of Heritage Bank, citing various issues and breaches to Banks and Other Financial Institutions Act.

Naira depreciates against US dollar in official market, BDC traders give new exchange rate

Naira depreciates against US dollar in official market, BDC traders give new exchange rate

The Nigerian currency, the naira, has ended the month with another loss, continuing to erode the gains recorded in previous months in the foreign exchange market.

“Apply with the link”: First bank announces job vacancy, invites qualified Nigerians to submit CV

“Apply with the link”: First bank announces job vacancy, invites qualified Nigerians to submit CV

First Bank has announced new openings for Nigerian graduates, giving them a unique opportunity to kick off their banking career and secure a permanent job.

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