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)

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.

3857 articles published since 20 Sep 2021

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Another Nigerian airport to close for upgrade, FG gives approval

Another Nigerian airport to close for upgrade, FG gives approval

a month ago

New petrol prices emerge in Nigeria after Dangote, Donald Trump’s decisions

New petrol prices emerge in Nigeria after Dangote, Donald Trump’s decisions

a month ago

Stock market records first gain in 5 days as investors loss over N500bn in one week

Stock market records first gain in 5 days as investors loss over N500bn in one w...

a month ago

NNPC advises Nigerians on reported new job vacancies

NNPC advises Nigerians on reported new job vacancies

a month ago

New exchange rate as naira appreciates against US dollar

New exchange rate as naira appreciates against US dollar

a month ago

NNPC clarifies status of PH refinery as depots release new fuel prices

NNPC clarifies status of PH refinery as depots release new fuel prices

a month ago

Naira for crude deal: FG schedules meeting as new petrol prices emerge at depots

Naira for crude deal: FG schedules meeting as new petrol prices emerge at depots

The Federal Ministry of Finance and Federal Ministry of Petroleum Resources is now working with NMPDRA to find a solution after Dangote ends petrol sales in naira.

Dangote, other Nigerian billionaires lose big as Nigerian stock market records consecutive losses

Dangote, other Nigerian billionaires lose big as Nigerian stock market records consecutive losses

The Nigerian stock exchange rate recorded its fourth consecutive days of losses which led to a decline in the fortune of Nigerian billionaires.on Thursday.

NMPDRA explains why tanker exploded in Abuja that left many feared dead, advises Nigerians

NMPDRA explains why tanker exploded in Abuja that left many feared dead, advises Nigerians

The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority and Presidential CNG Initiative (PCNGI) has visited the scene of the tanker explosion.

CBN raises customs duty exchange rate as Naira depreciates further against US dollar

CBN raises customs duty exchange rate as Naira depreciates further against US dollar

The Central Bank of Nigeria has decided to increase the exchange rate to clear goods at the ports and also airports as Nigerian currency depreciates.

New dollar exchange rate expected as Dangote halts petrol sales in naira

New dollar exchange rate expected as Dangote halts petrol sales in naira

Dangote Petroleum Refinery's decision to halt sales of petrol in Nigerian currency is expected to fuel a surge in foreign exchange demand in the country.

Total number of top female banking executives drops by one as Unity Bank announces new MD

Total number of top female banking executives drops by one as Unity Bank announces new MD

Unity Bank, one of Nigeria's commercial banks, has appointed a new Group Managing Director/Chief Executive to lead the company following Tomi Somefun's retirement.

Nigerian stock investors lose over N500 billion in 3 days

Nigerian stock investors lose over N500 billion in 3 days

The Nigerian stock market recorded another day of losses, pushing the total decline over the last three days to more than N500 billion as investor sentiment weakens.

NNPC reacts to reported explosion in Port Harcourt refinery

NNPC reacts to reported explosion in Port Harcourt refinery

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited has reacted to reports of expulsion at the Port Harcourt Refining Company (PHRC) in Rivers State.

FG deducts Rivers, other states' allocations to pay foreign debt

FG deducts Rivers, other states' allocations to pay foreign debt

The Federal Government has decided to deduct certain amounts accrued to state governments to repay foreign debts and fulfill other contractual obligations.

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