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

Price of cooking crashes as report list 10 cheapest states to refill 5kg, 12.5kg cylinders

Price of cooking crashes as report list 10 cheapest states to refill 5kg, 12.5kg cylinders

Economy

a month ago

Instagram unveils new features ahead of 15th anniversary

Instagram unveils new features ahead of 15th anniversary

Technology

a month ago

Another bank set to close as major share sales is confirmed

Another bank set to close as major share sales is confirmed

Money

a month ago

Investors recoup N279bn as Unity Bank shares hit 52-week low

Investors recoup N279bn as Unity Bank shares hit 52-week low

Capital Market

a month ago

Dangote invites Young Nigerians to apply for its graduate programme, announces benefits, deadline

Dangote invites Young Nigerians to apply for its graduate programme, announces benefits, deadline

Money

a month ago

Top investment bank predicts new naira to dollar exchange rate in 2026

Top investment bank predicts new naira to dollar exchange rate in 2026

Money

a month ago

Naira appreciates as Nigerian billionaire predicts new dollar exchange rate by December

Naira appreciates as Nigerian billionaire predicts new dollar exchange rate by December

Money

a month ago

The naira has appreciated in official and black markets, reaching a 15-month high as CBN interventions, Rabiu’s forecast, and rising reserves boosted confidence.

Nigerian stock market reacts as CBN announces new interest rate

Nigerian stock market reacts as CBN announces new interest rate

Capital Market

a month ago

The Nigerian Exchange closed negative as banking, oil and gas stocks dragged markets, despite CBN interest rate cut, with Dangote Sugar leading gainers.

CBN issues fresh warning to Nigerians on hoarding, abuse of naira

CBN issues fresh warning to Nigerians on hoarding, abuse of naira

Money

a month ago

The Central Bank of Nigeria has urged citizens to respect the naira, avoid hoarding and abuse assuring that there will be sufficient festive cash supply.

FG alerts Nigerians on multiple Google Chrome vulnerabilities, advise users to take action

FG alerts Nigerians on multiple Google Chrome vulnerabilities, advise users to take action

Technology

a month ago

The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has warned Nigerians that multiple Google Chrome vulnerabilities could let hackers steal data, install programs.

UK plans zero visa fees to attract global talent, including Nigerians, lists criteria

UK plans zero visa fees to attract global talent, including Nigerians, lists criteria

Industry

a month ago

Britain considers reducing visa costs to zero, streamlining paperwork, as it bids to lure top global scientists after Trump raises US visa fees to $100,000.

3-year-old food company beats MTN, Dangote, banks to become most valuable firm in Nigeria

3-year-old food company beats MTN, Dangote, banks to become most valuable firm in Nigeria

Capital Market

a month ago

BUA Foods, controlled by billionaire Abdul Samad Rabiu, hit N11.3 trillion valuation three years after listing, overtaking others as Nigeria’s most valuable firm.

FIRS boss explains why Tinubu will keep borrowing despite higher revenue, more tax payment

FIRS boss explains why Tinubu will keep borrowing despite higher revenue, more tax payment

Economy

a month ago

The federal government plans to continue borrowing despite the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) announcing an increase in revenue collection by 411%.

Insurers urged to embrace digital shift, innovation as enterprise life makes commitment

Insurers urged to embrace digital shift, innovation as enterprise life makes commitment

Industry

a month ago

Insurance stakeholders at IMT 4.0 in Lagos has called on players to innovate or risk extinction, stressing digital transformation, youth inclusion.

Expert reacts as CBN slashes interest rate on loans, first time in 5 years

Expert reacts as CBN slashes interest rate on loans, first time in 5 years

Economy

a month ago

The Central Bank of Nigeria has cut its benchmark interest rate, for the first time in five years, easing credit conditions after disinflation, experts hail move.

Dave Ibemere