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.

4574 articles published since 20 Sep 2021

Author's articles

New fuel price expected as marketers get refund, begin talks with Dangote Refinery

New fuel price expected as marketers get refund, begin talks with Dangote Refinery

Energy

a year ago

Another Nigerian refinery ready to compete for fuel production, gets approval to expand capacity

Another Nigerian refinery ready to compete for fuel production, gets approval to expand capacity

Energy

a year ago

Zenith Bank drops new update on system upgrade, advises customers

Zenith Bank drops new update on system upgrade, advises customers

Money

a year ago

Poultry farmers warn a crate of eggs could sell for N10,000, give reasons

Poultry farmers warn a crate of eggs could sell for N10,000, give reasons

Industry

a year ago

World Bank praises CBN governor Yemi Cardoso’s policies on naira, interest rate, gives reasons

World Bank praises CBN governor Yemi Cardoso’s policies on naira, interest rate, gives reasons

Economy

a year ago

Finally, GTBank completes system upgrade, extends branches closing time nationwide

Finally, GTBank completes system upgrade, extends branches closing time nationwide

Technology

a year ago

Dealers release new cooking gas prices as refilling 1kg to 50kg gets more expensive

Dealers release new cooking gas prices as refilling 1kg to 50kg gets more expensive

Energy

a year ago

Dealers of cooking gas have once again increased their prices amid the depreciation of the Nigerian currency, adding more pressure to households' finances.

GTBank delays branches reopening nationwide, gives new time as system core upgrade takes longer

GTBank delays branches reopening nationwide, gives new time as system core upgrade takes longer

Money

a year ago

Guaranty Trust Bank has announced a delay in branch openings due to an ongoing transition to a new and robust suite of Finacle Core Banking application Systems.

N1,641/$: naira to dollar exchange rate records slight depreciation

N1,641/$: naira to dollar exchange rate records slight depreciation

Money

a year ago

The value of the Nigerian currency falls further against the US dollar in both the official and black markets as the CBN struggles to create stability.

LCCI proposes solution to make fuel cheaper at filling stations

LCCI proposes solution to make fuel cheaper at filling stations

Energy

a year ago

The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has suggested to the federal government how to lower petrol prices to ease Nigeria's economic burdens.

Filling stations set new fuel prices after NNPC’s N1,030 per litre adjustment

Filling stations set new fuel prices after NNPC’s N1,030 per litre adjustment

Energy

a year ago

The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association Of Nigeria (IPMAN) has adjusted its pump prices just like the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited.

Another foreign airline begins operation in Nigeria, ready to rival others for passengers

Another foreign airline begins operation in Nigeria, ready to rival others for passengers

Industry

a year ago

Italian flag carrier Neos Airline will begin direct flights from Italy to Lagos and has provided flights schedule and the type of aircraft for the operations.

FG increases petrol landing cost, dashes hope of cheaper fuel

FG increases petrol landing cost, dashes hope of cheaper fuel

Energy

a year ago

The Federal Government of Nigeria has increased the landing cost of imported petrol in a revised template, compelling NNPC and other marketers to adjust pump prices.

High praises as Elon Musk showcases Tesla’s humanoid robot Optimus, video demo ‘the best

High praises as Elon Musk showcases Tesla’s humanoid robot Optimus, video demo ‘the best

Technology

a year ago

Tesla CEO Elon Musk has announced to the public a humanoid robot named Optimus, which has the capabilitoes to carry out everyday tasks for humans.

Nigeria Customs offers petrol at N630/litre to Nigerians, gives locations

Nigeria Customs offers petrol at N630/litre to Nigerians, gives locations

Energy

a year ago

The Nigeria Customs Service boss, Adewale Adeniyi, has announced plans to auction seized Premium Motor Spirit, also known as petrol, to Nigerians at a cheap price.

Dave Ibemere