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

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President Tinubu makes final decision on petrol pump price as Dangote, NNPC disagree

President Tinubu makes final decision on petrol pump price as Dangote, NNPC disagree

Energy

a year ago

Otedola tightens grip on first bank, spends over N16bn to buy more shares

Otedola tightens grip on first bank, spends over N16bn to buy more shares

Capital Market

a year ago

CBN announces new dollar exchange rate for importers to clear goods

CBN announces new dollar exchange rate for importers to clear goods

Economy

a year ago

New fuel pump price: Transport companies adjust fares

New fuel pump price: Transport companies adjust fares

Economy

a year ago

“We’re committed”: Nigerian Bank CEO announces rewards for customers starting October 1

“We’re committed”: Nigerian Bank CEO announces rewards for customers starting October 1

Money

a year ago

Dangote makes over N147bn in 24 hours, gets new position in world’s billionaire list

Dangote makes over N147bn in 24 hours, gets new position in world’s billionaire list

Money

a year ago

CBN identifies forces behind naira crash against US dollar as new exchange rate emerge

CBN identifies forces behind naira crash against US dollar as new exchange rate emerge

Money

a year ago

The Central Bank of Nigeria has named the forces behind the depreciation of the naira against the dollar and other currencies in the foreign exchange markets.

Reactions as Libya sells petrol at N52/litre, NNPCL takes action

Reactions as Libya sells petrol at N52/litre, NNPCL takes action

Energy

a year ago

Libya, an oil-producing African nation, offers petrol at N52 per litre, which is a sharp contrast with Nigeria’s prices, which exceed N1,000 per litre nationwide.

Aliko Dangote calls out NNPC for making 'a big mistake' as refinery begins sale of petrol

Aliko Dangote calls out NNPC for making 'a big mistake' as refinery begins sale of petrol

Energy

a year ago

Aliko Dangote, Africa’s wealthiest individual and President of the Dangote Group, has called out the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC).

“It is not the actual price” Dangote breaks silence on price of petrol from refinery, faults NNPCL

“It is not the actual price” Dangote breaks silence on price of petrol from refinery, faults NNPCL

Energy

a year ago

Africa's richest man, Aliko Dangote, has provided clarification on petrol pricing from his refinery located in Lagos and has faulted NNPCL recent announcement.

CBN, currency traders give new exchange rates as Naira depreciates against US dollar

CBN, currency traders give new exchange rates as Naira depreciates against US dollar

Money

a year ago

Nigerian currency has depreciated further against the United States dollar in the foreign exchange markets amid a drop in dollar supply into the forex market.

Just like cooking gas: marketers hike kerosene prices, 3 states hit hardest

Just like cooking gas: marketers hike kerosene prices, 3 states hit hardest

Energy

a year ago

The National Bureau of Statistics has revealed that the cost of kerosene has increased again, leaving more Nigerians with a headache when preparing to cook.

New diesel prices emerge at filling stations, 10 states the most expensive

New diesel prices emerge at filling stations, 10 states the most expensive

Energy

a year ago

The National Bureau of Statistics has revealed Nigeria’s average diesel price rose to N1,406.05 in August, with Kaduna, Bauchi, and Taraba the highest pump prices.

Aliko Dangote drops plans to buy Arsenal Football Club, shares regrets, reasons

Aliko Dangote drops plans to buy Arsenal Football Club, shares regrets, reasons

Energy

a year ago

Aliko Dangote has shared how he almost owned Arsenal Football Club, explaining why he had to withdraw from the race and the regrets he has for not buying earlier.

Refinery owners react as new Dangote petrol prices emerge, fuel imports continue

Refinery owners react as new Dangote petrol prices emerge, fuel imports continue

Energy

a year ago

The Crude Oil Refiners Association of Nigeria has reacted to the decision of some oil marketers to import petrol despite Dangote Refinery kicking off production.

Dave Ibemere