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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.

5431 articles published since 20 Sep 2021

Author's articles

Dollar crashes to new exchange rate in official, black markets

Dollar crashes to new exchange rate in official, black markets

Money

a year ago

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

Energy

a year ago

Stock market gain over N960bn, amid strong corporate performances

Stock market gain over N960bn, amid strong corporate performances

Capital Market

a year ago

Shareholders celebrate as Wema Bank announces 100% increase in dividend

Shareholders celebrate as Wema Bank announces 100% increase in dividend

Money

a year ago

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

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

Economy

a year ago

Air Peace, other airlines to resume flight operation to Enugu

Air Peace, other airlines to resume flight operation to Enugu

Industry

a year ago

GTCO shareholders approve N8.03 dividend payout, announces new chairman

GTCO shareholders approve N8.03 dividend payout, announces new chairman

Money

a year ago

Guaranty Trust Holding Company (GTCO) Plc, the parent company of GTbank has announced its final dividend for shareholders and also a new chairman.

World Bank gives reasons Nigerians will be poorer by 2027

World Bank gives reasons Nigerians will be poorer by 2027

Economy

a year ago

The World Bank has provided insight into the state of Nigerians amid various economic reforms embarked upon by the administration of President Bola Tinubu.

CBN makes it easier for Muslims to perform 2025 Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca

CBN makes it easier for Muslims to perform 2025 Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca

Money

a year ago

The Central Bank of Nigeria has heeded Vice President Kashim Shettima’s request, made on behalf of pilgrims, to allow cash-based transactions for the Hajj.

Firm opens new filling stations, sells petrol cheaper than Dangote, NNPC rates

Firm opens new filling stations, sells petrol cheaper than Dangote, NNPC rates

Energy

a year ago

Nigerians now have another option to buy fuel as Dangote’s licensed marketer opens two new fuel stations, selling at a rate lower than that most stations.

Bolt, InDrive, Uber, others get new rival as another ride hailing company launches

Bolt, InDrive, Uber, others get new rival as another ride hailing company launches

Technology

a year ago

Good news for ride-hailing drivers as a new company enters the market, offering better pay and zero commission after a fixed subscription fee in Lagos.

Dangote refinery releases new fuel prices for all partner filling stations nationwide

Dangote refinery releases new fuel prices for all partner filling stations nationwide

Energy

a year ago

Dangote Petroleum Refinery has cut the prices of petrol at its six partner filling stations, promising to make fuel more affordable for Nigerians.

Nigerian govt finally makes cabotage funds avaialble after 22 years

Nigerian govt finally makes cabotage funds avaialble after 22 years

Economy

a year ago

The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has sent out a notice to shipowners as the Federal Government finally makes Cabotage funds available.

NNPC, Dangote’s new fuel costs place Nigeria among countries with cheapest petrol prices

NNPC, Dangote’s new fuel costs place Nigeria among countries with cheapest petrol prices

Energy

a year ago

The new petrol prices from the Dangote Refinery and NNPC Limited have helped rank Nigeria among the countries with the lowest fuel prices in the world.

Lists of key issues as FG announces plan to investigate NNPC's dealings under Mele Kyari

Lists of key issues as FG announces plan to investigate NNPC's dealings under Mele Kyari

Energy

a year ago

Wale Edun, Nigeria’s Finance Minister and Coordinating Minister for the Economy has announced ongoing investigation of Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited.

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