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.

4579 articles published since 20 Sep 2021

Author's articles

Employment slot: NNPC sends message to Nigerians, job seekers as deadline nears to apply

Employment slot: NNPC sends message to Nigerians, job seekers as deadline nears to apply

Energy

a year ago

Big boost for Naira as FG announces rise in CBN’s foreign reserves

Big boost for Naira as FG announces rise in CBN’s foreign reserves

Money

a year ago

Nigerian billionaire’s airline suspends operation, airfares could rise

Nigerian billionaire’s airline suspends operation, airfares could rise

Industry

a year ago

“We'll withdraw your license”: NMDPRA gives order to filling stations, bans petrol sale in jerrycan

“We'll withdraw your license”: NMDPRA gives order to filling stations, bans petrol sale in jerrycan

Energy

a year ago

Filling stations adjust petrol pump prices again, NNPC silent

Filling stations adjust petrol pump prices again, NNPC silent

Energy

a year ago

“Fill out the form”: Disco releases new prices for prepaid meters, invites Nigerians to apply

“Fill out the form”: Disco releases new prices for prepaid meters, invites Nigerians to apply

Industry

a year ago

CBN quotes new exchange rates as naira depreciates against US dollar, pound, euro

CBN quotes new exchange rates as naira depreciates against US dollar, pound, euro

Money

a year ago

The value of the Nigerian currency has depreciated for the second straight day against the US dollar in both the official and unofficial foreign exchange markets.

Nigeria’s presidential jets seized in two countries over Chinese firm debt - reports

Nigeria’s presidential jets seized in two countries over Chinese firm debt - reports

Economy

a year ago

Three Nigerian presidential jets have been seized in France and Switzerland due to a long-standing business dispute with Chinese company Zhongshan.

Dangote Cement offers students industrial internship opportunity

Dangote Cement offers students industrial internship opportunity

Industry

a year ago

Dangote Cement Plc has announced the launch of its industrial internship program to provide students with opportunities for practical, real-world experience.

Customs implements duty-free import of food items, lists conditions for companies interested

Customs implements duty-free import of food items, lists conditions for companies interested

Economy

a year ago

The Nigeria Customs Service has announced zero % duty and Value Added Tax (VAT) exemption on basic food items, effective July 15 to December 31, 2024.

CBN clarifies job vacancy position on its website, advises applicants

CBN clarifies job vacancy position on its website, advises applicants

Money

a year ago

The Central Bank of Nigeria has provided clarification on a job vacancy posted on its website for director-general position as interested Nigerians apply.

CBN announces job vacancy for WAMA, invites qualified Nigerians to apply as deadline nears

CBN announces job vacancy for WAMA, invites qualified Nigerians to apply as deadline nears

Money

a year ago

The Central Bank of Nigeria has announced a director-general position vacancy at WAMA, overseeing monetary cooperation in West Africa and has listed requirements.

Dangote makes over N12bn in hours, secures new position in world’s billionaire list

Dangote makes over N12bn in hours, secures new position in world’s billionaire list

Money

a year ago

Aliko Dangote is maintaining his position as Africa's richest man and has secured over N12 billion in the last 24 hours, thanks to his cement company.

“This will go a long way”: FG shares observation after buying more CNG buses from Nigerian company

“This will go a long way”: FG shares observation after buying more CNG buses from Nigerian company

Industry

a year ago

The Federal Government of Nigeria has revealed that it has received additional deliveries of compressed natural gas (CNG) powered vehicles from local manufacturers.

New exchange rate as naira records first loss in over one week against US dollar

New exchange rate as naira records first loss in over one week against US dollar

Money

a year ago

The Nigerian currency, the naira, has depreciated in value against the US dollar for the first time in over a week after the CBN retail auction to companies.

Dave Ibemere