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, 2023, 2024)

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.

4530 articles published since 20 Sep 2021

Author's articles

From N300k to millions: How young Nigerian woman built Jelapetra Farms into successful agribusiness

From N300k to millions: How young Nigerian woman built Jelapetra Farms into successful agribusiness

Industry

a month ago

Otedola increases stake in First Bank as Nigerian Exchange reaches N90trn

Otedola increases stake in First Bank as Nigerian Exchange reaches N90trn

Money

a month ago

Dangote defends workers' sack as NLC mobilises for strike, court takes action

Dangote defends workers' sack as NLC mobilises for strike, court takes action

Energy

a month ago

FG says commercial sex workers will pay tax in Nigeria from Jan 2026, video trends

FG says commercial sex workers will pay tax in Nigeria from Jan 2026, video trends

Energy

a month ago

FAAN introduces cashless payment at Nigerian Airports, project over 50% rise in revenue

FAAN introduces cashless payment at Nigerian Airports, project over 50% rise in revenue

Industry

a month ago

Expert says N500k monthly salary not enough as FG announces new scheme to buy a house

Expert says N500k monthly salary not enough as FG announces new scheme to buy a house

Money

a month ago

8-year-old bank becomes 9th largest in Nigeria with more customers

8-year-old bank becomes 9th largest in Nigeria with more customers

Money

a month ago

Two Nigerian banks, Providus Bank and Unity Bank has merged, securing N5.3 trillion in assets, shareholder approval, and ranking ninth among Nigerian lenders

Naira hits new exchange rate high against USD in all FX markets

Naira hits new exchange rate high against USD in all FX markets

Money

a month ago

Nigerian currency, naira has remained strong against the dollar, trading in official and parallel markets, supported by CBN policies, liquidity, and foreign inflows.

Stock market extends gains, 5 companies shine on gainers’ chart

Stock market extends gains, 5 companies shine on gainers’ chart

Money

a month ago

The Nigerian stock market closed the week with a 0.70 per cent gain, adding N617 billion in value as investors engaged in renewed bargain-hunting.

More option for Nigerians as another international airport begins operation

More option for Nigerians as another international airport begins operation

Money

a month ago

The Ogun State Government has announced that the newly commissioned Gateway International Airport, Iperu, will launch its first flight in October.

New petrol price expected as oil workers take fresh action against Dangote Refinery

New petrol price expected as oil workers take fresh action against Dangote Refinery

Energy

a month ago

Oil workers under PENGASSAN have taken fresh action against Dangote Petroleum Refinery following the sack of workers, a move that management condemned.

New subscription fees emerge for Facebook, Instagram users

New subscription fees emerge for Facebook, Instagram users

Technology

a month ago

Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram would launch ad-free subscriptions package in the UK, following regulatory pressure over targeted ads.

Updated: Dangote reacts to report of ‘mass sack’ at Refinery

Updated: Dangote reacts to report of ‘mass sack’ at Refinery

Industry

a month ago

Dangote Refinery dismissed mass sack reports, saying that it only carried out a workforce reshuffle, stressing operations remain intact amid union tensions.

New depot prices emerge as Dangote refinery suspends petrol sales in naira

New depot prices emerge as Dangote refinery suspends petrol sales in naira

Energy

a month ago

Dangote Refinery has suspended petrol sales in naira and has provided explanation, a move expected to trigger new prices at depots and retail outlets.

FG invites tailor, hairdressers, barbers, other SMEs to register business for free, shares link

FG invites tailor, hairdressers, barbers, other SMEs to register business for free, shares link

Industry

a month ago

The Federal Government, through CAC and SMEDAN, is offering free registration for 250,000 small businesses including tailors, barbers, hairdressers.

Dave Ibemere