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.

3822 articles published since 20 Sep 2021

Author's articles

Nigerian stock market records first negative trading day

Nigerian stock market records first negative trading day

12 hours ago

New refinery project to begin in Nigeria after Dangote’s

New refinery project to begin in Nigeria after Dangote’s

22 hours ago

CBEX: SEC releases 30 signs to identify scam investments

CBEX: SEC releases 30 signs to identify scam investments

23 hours ago

NNPC to provide free eye surgeries to Nigerians, releases locations and dates

NNPC to provide free eye surgeries to Nigerians, releases locations and dates

a day ago

CAC to arrest business owners operating without registration, announces deadline

CAC to arrest business owners operating without registration, announces deadline

a day ago

Stock market opens new week positively as Banks, Consumer goods rally

Stock market opens new week positively as Banks, Consumer goods rally

a day ago

CBN releases latest naira to dollar, pound, euro exchange rates

CBN releases latest naira to dollar, pound, euro exchange rates

The Central Bank of Nigeria has revealed that the latest naira exchange rate as dollar bounces back against the Nigerian currency in all forex markets.

Full list: Names of bank CEOs with highest salaries in Nigeria

Full list: Names of bank CEOs with highest salaries in Nigeria

Leading commercial banks in Nigeria have released their financial results, and the details show impressive performance as well as payments to the CEOs.

Unilever Nigeria grows profit by 65% in Q1 2025, delivers 45% revenue growth

Unilever Nigeria grows profit by 65% in Q1 2025, delivers 45% revenue growth

Unilever has released its unaudited financial statement, and its results are impressive, with the Managing Director, Tobi Adeniyi, expressing excitement.

Dollar crashes to new exchange rate in official, black markets

Dollar crashes to new exchange rate in official, black markets

The Central Bank of Nigeria has revealed that naira improved against the US dollar and the euro but fell against the British pound sterling in the official market.

After reducing petrol prices, Dangote Refinery releases 4 steps to become a distributor

After reducing petrol prices, Dangote Refinery releases 4 steps to become a distributor

Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced how Nigerians looking to distribute its products can do so without stress, as more marketers join in selling its products.

Stock market gain over N960bn, amid strong corporate performances

Stock market gain over N960bn, amid strong corporate performances

The Nigerian stock market improved in the week following the Easter celebration, with investors exchanging over N900 billion during four days of trading.

Shareholders celebrate as Wema Bank announces 100% increase in dividend

Shareholders celebrate as Wema Bank announces 100% increase in dividend

Wema Bank, one of the leading financial institutions, has announced a double final dividend for its shareholders after an impressive financial performance.

Cardoso, Wale Edun speak on reforms, set inflation, economic growth targets

Cardoso, Wale Edun speak on reforms, set inflation, economic growth targets

The Central Bank of Nigeria Governor, Yemi Cardoso and Finance Minister Wale Edun held a joint press conference and shared targets for the economy.

Air Peace, other airlines to resume flight operation to Enugu

Air Peace, other airlines to resume flight operation to Enugu

Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu repair works has been completed and it is now set to be reopen for flight operations for airlines and passengers.

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