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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.

5438 articles published since 20 Sep 2021

Author's articles

Fuel prices set to drop below N930 as FG gives order to NNPC, NMPDRA

Fuel prices set to drop below N930 as FG gives order to NNPC, NMPDRA

Energy

a year ago

Fuel prices across Africa drop, Nigeria's is cheapest in West Africa

Fuel prices across Africa drop, Nigeria's is cheapest in West Africa

Energy

a year ago

Glo announces new data prices, subscribers to get 200% bonus

Glo announces new data prices, subscribers to get 200% bonus

Technology

a year ago

Nigeria stock market investors record over N100 billion loss

Nigeria stock market investors record over N100 billion loss

Capital Market

a year ago

After MTN, Glo, Airtel, another telcom company announces increase in data prices

After MTN, Glo, Airtel, another telcom company announces increase in data prices

Technology

a year ago

Naira reverses loss, appreciates by N55 against US dollar

Naira reverses loss, appreciates by N55 against US dollar

Money

a year ago

NCC gives MTN, Glo, Airtel, 9mobile subscribers lifeline to reclaim airtime on inactive lines

NCC gives MTN, Glo, Airtel, 9mobile subscribers lifeline to reclaim airtime on inactive lines

Technology

a year ago

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has made public a draft guidance framework that outlines procedures for managing unused airtime on disconnected lines.

Nigeria’s newest foreign airline secures local partnership for smooth operations

Nigeria’s newest foreign airline secures local partnership for smooth operations

Industry

a year ago

Another foreign airline has commenced flight operations to Nigeria and has awarded Skyway Aviation Handling Company (SAHCO) a contract for ground handling services.

New fuel prices expected at NNPC, MRS, Mobil, other filling stations

New fuel prices expected at NNPC, MRS, Mobil, other filling stations

Money

a year ago

Crude Oil Refinery Owners Association of Nigeria (CORAN) and oil marketers have projected new fuel pump prices in Nigeria amid the crude oil price crash.

US govt protests import bans on 25 products by Nigerian govt, shares lists

US govt protests import bans on 25 products by Nigerian govt, shares lists

Economy

a year ago

The United States Trade Representative (USTR) has released a statement slamming the Nigerian government's decision to impose a ban on 25 products.

Naira crashes against US dollar, traders quote new exchange rate

Naira crashes against US dollar, traders quote new exchange rate

Money

a year ago

The naira suffered another major loss against the US dollar, British pound, and the euro in both the official and unofficial foreign exchange markets.

10 Nigerian banks make list of top 100 banks in Africa, 3 rank high

10 Nigerian banks make list of top 100 banks in Africa, 3 rank high

Money

a year ago

Nigerian Banks have been ranked among the top 100 in Africa using Capital as a key metric and also return on Equity (ROE), which is important for investors.

MTN set to rival Netflix, Showmax, others with new streaming platform

MTN set to rival Netflix, Showmax, others with new streaming platform

Industry

a year ago

Telecommunication gaint is set to launch a new streaming platform that will rival Multichoice, Netflix and other services for market share in Africa.

Traders crash naira, sell dollar at new exchange rate as CBN fights back

Traders crash naira, sell dollar at new exchange rate as CBN fights back

Money

a year ago

The Central Bank of Nigeria is making efforts to ease the pressure of the naira in the official and unofficial foreign exchange markets against the US dollar.

Dangote, 2 other Nigerian billionaires set record as Africa's 10 richest people emerge

Dangote, 2 other Nigerian billionaires set record as Africa's 10 richest people emerge

Money

a year ago

Aliko Dangote, Nigeria's richest man, has joined other African billionaires to set new records as Forbes unveiled the list of the top 10 wealthiest men.

Dave Ibemere