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

Author's articles

Transport companies increase fares, data shows residents of 3 states pay more

Transport companies increase fares, data shows residents of 3 states pay more

Money

a year ago

Dangote’s rival retains title as Africa’s richest man on world’s billionaire list

Dangote’s rival retains title as Africa’s richest man on world’s billionaire list

Money

a year ago

New fuel price: Big relief as filling stations slash petrol pump price by over N200

New fuel price: Big relief as filling stations slash petrol pump price by over N200

Energy

a year ago

UK govt announces more names of companies ready to sponsor Nigerians’ work visa

UK govt announces more names of companies ready to sponsor Nigerians’ work visa

Economy

a year ago

Calm at ports as customs exchange rate to clear goods remains unchanged for 5 days

Calm at ports as customs exchange rate to clear goods remains unchanged for 5 days

Maritime

a year ago

Concerns for naira as airline offers tickets in dollars to Nigerians, expert gives explanation

Concerns for naira as airline offers tickets in dollars to Nigerians, expert gives explanation

Industry

a year ago

One owes $58m: FG moves to convert two airlines to national carrier

One owes $58m: FG moves to convert two airlines to national carrier

Money

a year ago

The Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON) plans to merge Arik Air and Aero Contractors and have provided details of their financial woes.

“There is a need”: Expert speaks as banks, traders sell dollar at new exchange rate as naira weakens

“There is a need”: Expert speaks as banks, traders sell dollar at new exchange rate as naira weakens

Money

a year ago

The Nigerian currency, the naira, has depreciated in value against the US dollar, pound and euro in the official and unofficial foreign exchange markets.

‘Deal almost done’: Access Bank set to buy another bank, finance director confirms date

‘Deal almost done’: Access Bank set to buy another bank, finance director confirms date

Money

a year ago

Access Bank’s acquisition of the National Bank of Kenya is expected to be finalised by September 2024, enhancing its East African presence with regulatory approvals.

CBN announces new rates for Access Bank, UBA, GTBank, Zenith, other banks

CBN announces new rates for Access Bank, UBA, GTBank, Zenith, other banks

Money

a year ago

The Central Bank of Nigeria has adjusted the rates for Standing Lending Facility (SLF) and deposits from banks using the Standing Deposit Facility (SDF).

Forbes: South African billionaire becomes richest man in Africa, Dangote gets new position

Forbes: South African billionaire becomes richest man in Africa, Dangote gets new position

Money

a year ago

Forbes Billionaire Index shows Nigerian billionaires, including Aliko Dangote, lost wealth, while South African billionaire Johann Rupert is Africa's richest person.

“Wrongful termination”: Over 100 sacked CBN staff go to court, list demands

“Wrongful termination”: Over 100 sacked CBN staff go to court, list demands

Money

a year ago

Former Central Bank of Nigeria employees have taken legal action over their dismissal from service by the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

Naira opens new week strongly as CBN updates dollar, pound, euro exchange rates

Naira opens new week strongly as CBN updates dollar, pound, euro exchange rates

Money

a year ago

The Nigerian currency, the naira, has appreciated against the dollar in both the official and unofficial foreign exchange markets, as CBN prepares to intervene.

Access Bank closing in on deal to buy another bank, CEO speaks

Access Bank closing in on deal to buy another bank, CEO speaks

Money

a year ago

Access Bank is finalising an acquisition of the National Bank of Kenya, aligning with its aggressive African expansion strategy and retail banking focus.

“Dear customer”: Two Nigerian banks announce time, dates app, ATMs, POS, transfers will not work

“Dear customer”: Two Nigerian banks announce time, dates app, ATMs, POS, transfers will not work

Money

a year ago

Access Bank and Ecobank have announced temporary service disruption due to system maintenance aimed at enhancing the banking experience for their customers.

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