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.

3257 articles published since 20 Sep 2021

Author's articles

NDIC announces new minimum account balance for customers to get refund if a bank fails

NDIC announces new minimum account balance for customers to get refund if a bank...

6 months ago

“Submit your CV: Access Bank announces exciting job vacancies for qualified Nigerians, sets deadline

“Submit your CV: Access Bank announces exciting job vacancies for qualified Nige...

6 months ago

Nigerian bank sends message to customers over changes on savings accounts

Nigerian bank sends message to customers over changes on savings accounts

6 months ago

Black market traders set new dollar rate as naira falls in official market, gap widens

Black market traders set new dollar rate as naira falls in official market, gap...

6 months ago

FG to launch 48hrs visa approval for foreigners, investors, lists benefits

FG to launch 48hrs visa approval for foreigners, investors, lists benefits

6 months ago

Again, naira crashes against US dollar in all FX markets, traders quote new exchange rate

Again, naira crashes against US dollar in all FX markets, traders quote new exch...

6 months ago

“We are launching soon” Zenith Bank to change name, structure, gives reasons

“We are launching soon” Zenith Bank to change name, structure, gives reasons

Zenith Bank is set to change its name and has secured necessary approval from its shareholders to go ahead with the restructuring plan for the future.

Apply: FG invites Nigerians to submit applications to take over 12 new oil blocks

Apply: FG invites Nigerians to submit applications to take over 12 new oil blocks

The Federal Government of Nigeria is seeking applications from interested Nigerians or foreigners with technical experience to take over 12 new oil blocks.

Just like UK, Canada, another favourite country for Nigerian students set to limit visa application

Just like UK, Canada, another favourite country for Nigerian students set to limit visa application

The Australian government has said it is set to introduce a new law for limiting the number of international students coming into the country, Nigerians affected.

UBA leads as customers keep over N72tn in 6 Nigerian banks

UBA leads as customers keep over N72tn in 6 Nigerian banks

New data from financial statements obtained from the Nigeria Exchange Limited after Q1 2024 revealed six banks increased their customers deposit.

Importers to pay more to clear goods at ports as CBN sets new customs duty rate as Naira crashes

Importers to pay more to clear goods at ports as CBN sets new customs duty rate as Naira crashes

The Central Bank of Nigeria has a new customs exchange rate for cargo clearances at Nigeria's ports and airports as naira falls again against dollar.

Naira now worst performing currency in the world, expert speaks on next rate

Naira now worst performing currency in the world, expert speaks on next rate

The Nigerian currency is now among the world's worst-performing currencies, joined by other African currencies, following a reversal of gains in recent weeks.

EFCC calls out POS operators, banks for empty ATM machines

EFCC calls out POS operators, banks for empty ATM machines

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has provided an explanation for the current cash scarcity at Automated Teller Machines (ATMs) across the country.

“We are excited”: First bank announces new name for subsidiary, gives reasons

“We are excited”: First bank announces new name for subsidiary, gives reasons

First Bank has once again announced a name change for its subsidiary in Ghana as part of its efforts to establish a consistent brand identity globally.

Tinubu finally speaks on new CBN’s cybersecurity levy on Nigerians bank accounts, gives order

Tinubu finally speaks on new CBN’s cybersecurity levy on Nigerians bank accounts, gives order

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has given out new instructions to the Central Bank of Nigeria on expected charges on customers' bank accounts from May 20, 2024.

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