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.

4577 articles published since 20 Sep 2021

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NNPC crashes fuel price at filling stations, NMDPRA sends warning to marketers

NNPC crashes fuel price at filling stations, NMDPRA sends warning to marketers

Energy

a year ago

Band A: Eko Disco explains decision to cut off power supply to UNILAG despite N180m payment

Band A: Eko Disco explains decision to cut off power supply to UNILAG despite N180m payment

Energy

a year ago

Elon Musk leads list of 10 richest men in the world in 2024 as Dangote gets new ranking

Elon Musk leads list of 10 richest men in the world in 2024 as Dangote gets new ranking

Money

a year ago

“Our attention is drawn”: NCAA begins investigation of British Airways actions at Abuja airport

“Our attention is drawn”: NCAA begins investigation of British Airways actions at Abuja airport

Business and Economy

a year ago

Bua CEO Abdulsamad Rabiu exposes those behind high cement price in Nigeria

Bua CEO Abdulsamad Rabiu exposes those behind high cement price in Nigeria

Money

a year ago

Dangote, three other Nigerian billionaires get new ranking in world rich list

Dangote, three other Nigerian billionaires get new ranking in world rich list

Money

a year ago

Full list: World Bank bans Nigerian companies from applying for its contract for 900 years

Full list: World Bank bans Nigerian companies from applying for its contract for 900 years

Money

a year ago

The World Bank has named Nigerian companies and individuals that have been banned from applying for its contracts due to fraud and corrupt practices.

Full list: SEC releases names of 5 cryptocurrency companies approved to operate in Nigeria

Full list: SEC releases names of 5 cryptocurrency companies approved to operate in Nigeria

Technology

a year ago

The Securities and Exchange Commission is moving to regulate the Nigerian crypto market and has approved two digital asset exchanges to commence operations.

FG excited: New bank to open by September in Nigeria, location confirmed

FG excited: New bank to open by September in Nigeria, location confirmed

Money

a year ago

The African Petroleum Producers Organization (APPO) is set to establish the Africa Energy Bank (AEB), and the Nigerian government is excited about the prospects.

Full list: NCC approves 46 new types of mobile phones, releases names, models

Full list: NCC approves 46 new types of mobile phones, releases names, models

Technology

a year ago

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has updated the list of approved phone types and has advised Nigerians to avoid purchasing unauthorised phones.

Good news: Petrol suppliers give hope to Nigerians as filling stations slash pump price

Good news: Petrol suppliers give hope to Nigerians as filling stations slash pump price

Energy

a year ago

The National Oil and Gas Suppliers Association of Nigeria (NOGASA) has praised the government's decision to require oil companies to sell crude oil in naira.

Naira crashes above N1,600 against US dollar in official, black markets

Naira crashes above N1,600 against US dollar in official, black markets

Money

a year ago

The Central Bank of Nigeria, as the Nigerian currency, the naira crashed to nearly N1,600 against the United States dollar in the official foreign exchange.

N2.3m economy class: Another foreign airline begins daily flight in Lagos, ready to compete

N2.3m economy class: Another foreign airline begins daily flight in Lagos, ready to compete

Industry

a year ago

Nigerians looking to travel out of the country from Lagos Airport now have one more option with RwandAir, as airfares continue to soar due to naira depreciation.

Wema Bank announces 26 exciting job vacancies, invites qualified candidates to submit CV

Wema Bank announces 26 exciting job vacancies, invites qualified candidates to submit CV

Money

a year ago

Wema Bank has announced that it is recruiting to fill at least 28 different positions and is inviting qualified Nigerians to apply before the deadline.

NCC announces new deadline for Nigerians to link NiN to SIM or get disconnected

NCC announces new deadline for Nigerians to link NiN to SIM or get disconnected

Technology

a year ago

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has announced a final deadline for subscribers of major network providers—MTN, GLO, Airtel, and 9mobile.

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