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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.

5440 articles published since 20 Sep 2021

Author's articles

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

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

Nigerians rush to open accounts as bank announces 100% free charges for transactions

Nigerians rush to open accounts as bank announces 100% free charges for transactions

Money

a year ago

Refiners: Petrol prices can drop to N350 per litre at filling stations, 3 issues identified

Refiners: Petrol prices can drop to N350 per litre at filling stations, 3 issues identified

Energy

a year ago

Wema releases financial results, announces N433bn in gross earnings

Wema releases financial results, announces N433bn in gross earnings

Money

a year ago

Nigerian airline suspends operation, cancels all flights

Nigerian airline suspends operation, cancels all flights

Industry

a year ago

Full list: Nigerians to pay more to travel as UK announces new visa fee

Full list: Nigerians to pay more to travel as UK announces new visa fee

Industry

a year ago

The UK government has made adjustments to its visa fees across various categories, which means Nigerians traveling to the country will have to spend more.

Bridge Merchant Enterprise: Agritech startup changing the stories of smallholder farmers in Africa

Bridge Merchant Enterprise: Agritech startup changing the stories of smallholder farmers in Africa

Industry

a year ago

Chinwedu Augustina, the founder of the Bridge Merchant Enterprise model, has shared her experience towards helping smallholder farmers sell their produce.

Naira recovers against US dollar in official, unofficial markets

Naira recovers against US dollar in official, unofficial markets

Money

a year ago

The value of the naira has appreciated against the United States Dollar in the official and unofficial foreign exchange markets as CBN gives support.

Petrol prices soar as MRS and other filling stations announce new prices

Petrol prices soar as MRS and other filling stations announce new prices

Energy

a year ago

Filling stations across the country have adjusted petrol pump prices following the Dangote Petroleum Refinery's decision to stop selling fuel in naira.

Innovation: How Zendit, an AI-powered logistics firm is transforming delivery services in Nigeria

Innovation: How Zendit, an AI-powered logistics firm is transforming delivery services in Nigeria

Industry

a year ago

Zendit, an AI-powered logistics startup, is revolutionizing Nigeria’s delivery industry with fast, and decentralized solutions, ensuring 24-hour nationwide access.

Elon Musk sells social media platform X for $33bn, unveils future plans

Elon Musk sells social media platform X for $33bn, unveils future plans

Technology

a year ago

The world's richest man, Elon Musk, has sold X, formerly Twitter, to his AI company, xAI, in a $33 billion deal and has provided an explanation for the decision.

GTCO announces record-breaking profit in 2024, CEO speaks on performance, future plans

GTCO announces record-breaking profit in 2024, CEO speaks on performance, future plans

Money

a year ago

Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc (GTCO) has announced a record profit, cementing its place as one of the best financial institutions to invest in Nigeria.

Nigeria stock market decreases by 1.99% in March as company announces plan to delist

Nigeria stock market decreases by 1.99% in March as company announces plan to delist

Capital Market

a year ago

The Nigerian stock market closed March in negative territory despite ending the last trading day positive, as Guaranty Trust Holding Company attracted investors.

Sallah: Filling stations announce new petrol pump price

Sallah: Filling stations announce new petrol pump price

Energy

a year ago

Filling station owners have adjusted their fuel prices following the decision by Dangote refinery to end sales in naira and also depots have increased prices.

Dave Ibemere