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.

4575 articles published since 20 Sep 2021

Author's articles

After repaying N6trn debt, Tinubu's govt successfully secures fresh $1bn loan from World Bank

After repaying N6trn debt, Tinubu's govt successfully secures fresh $1bn loan from World Bank

Economy

a year ago

Again, naira depreciates, traders, CBN give new exchange rates in official, black markets

Again, naira depreciates, traders, CBN give new exchange rates in official, black markets

Money

a year ago

New fuel prices as filling stations slash pump prices after NNPC’s decision

New fuel prices as filling stations slash pump prices after NNPC’s decision

Energy

a year ago

Lotus Bank sponsors NiMSA games, others, CEO gives reasons

Lotus Bank sponsors NiMSA games, others, CEO gives reasons

Money

a year ago

Access Bank secures license to operate in another African country, CEO speaks

Access Bank secures license to operate in another African country, CEO speaks

Money

a year ago

Full list, ranking: 4 Nigerian banks named in list of Africa’s top 20 banks in 2024

Full list, ranking: 4 Nigerian banks named in list of Africa’s top 20 banks in 2024

Money

a year ago

New pump price expected as NNPC ends exclusive role in Dangote Refinery petrol purchase

New pump price expected as NNPC ends exclusive role in Dangote Refinery petrol purchase

Energy

a year ago

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) has now decided to end its exclusive role as the first and only buyer of Dangote petrol from the refinery.

Access, UBA, GTB, Zenith, others announce changes in customers' savings account

Access, UBA, GTB, Zenith, others announce changes in customers' savings account

Money

a year ago

The Central Bank of Nigeria has released a new interest rate on savings accounts of Access, UBA, GTB, Zenith, Ecobank and other Deposit Money banks (DMBs).

MultiChoice increases DStv, GOtv subscription fees in 2 countries

MultiChoice increases DStv, GOtv subscription fees in 2 countries

Industry

a year ago

MultiChoice, the parent company of DStv and GOtv, has announced changes to the subscription fees for all its packages in two countries, leaving Nigerians worried.

Nigerian company to sell 50kg bag of rice for N45k, lists locations, steps to buy

Nigerian company to sell 50kg bag of rice for N45k, lists locations, steps to buy

Economy

a year ago

Nigerian company, Egoras, has announced plans to sell affordable bags of rice at specific locations across the country and has explained the motives.

“Use the link to apply”: Nigerian company announces employment opportunities for job seekers

“Use the link to apply”: Nigerian company announces employment opportunities for job seekers

Industry

a year ago

UAC Foods Limited, a leading manufacturer and marketer of food products has announced exciting job offers for Nigerian graduates and professionals.

CBN moves to crash dollar exchange rate with new e-FX platform, announces kick-off date

CBN moves to crash dollar exchange rate with new e-FX platform, announces kick-off date

Money

a year ago

The Central Bank of Nigeria is planning to introduce EFEMS to an Electronic Foreign Exchange Matching System that will provide real-time date of naira exchange rate.

After Zenith Bank, another Nigerian bank announces network issues, advises customers

After Zenith Bank, another Nigerian bank announces network issues, advises customers

Money

a year ago

First Bank of Nigeria issued an update regarding ongoing service disruptions on its mobile banking platform, FirstMobile, apologizing for the inconvenience.

New naira to dollar exchange rate at official, black markets

New naira to dollar exchange rate at official, black markets

Money

a year ago

The naira appreciated significantly against the dollar in the official and unofficial foreign exchange markets but fell against the British pound and euro.

“Get It”: Bank of Industry launches new app for Nigerians to check food prices easily

“Get It”: Bank of Industry launches new app for Nigerians to check food prices easily

Money

a year ago

The Bank of Industry has launched an app that will give regular updates on food prices across the country for key staples across eight Nigerian states.

Dave Ibemere