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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.

5443 articles published since 20 Sep 2021

Author's articles

CBN makes changes to Customs exchange rate to clear goods at ports as naira depreciates

CBN makes changes to Customs exchange rate to clear goods at ports as naira depreciates

Money

a year ago

FG confirms status of naira for crude oil agreement between NNPC and Dangote

FG confirms status of naira for crude oil agreement between NNPC and Dangote

Energy

a year ago

Marketers not happy with NNPC, Dangote’s sudden fuel price reduction to N860 per litre, give reasons

Marketers not happy with NNPC, Dangote’s sudden fuel price reduction to N860 per litre, give reasons

Energy

a year ago

Another investor acquires 20% ownership in Port Harcourt refinery

Another investor acquires 20% ownership in Port Harcourt refinery

Energy

a year ago

NNPC begins new negotiations with Dangote Refinery, clarifies end of naira for crude oil deal

NNPC begins new negotiations with Dangote Refinery, clarifies end of naira for crude oil deal

Energy

a year ago

Google increases cloud storage subscription prices by 100% in Nigeria amid naira depreciation

Google increases cloud storage subscription prices by 100% in Nigeria amid naira depreciation

Industry

a year ago

NNPC breaks silence as its naira-for-crude deal with Dangote refinery, others ends

NNPC breaks silence as its naira-for-crude deal with Dangote refinery, others ends

Energy

a year ago

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited has provided an explanation as its naira for crude deal with Dangote petroleum refinery, others ends.

New research shows which car models face highest theft risk, number stolen yearly

New research shows which car models face highest theft risk, number stolen yearly

Money

a year ago

A new study has revealed the names of car brands and models that are more vulnerable to theft despite having high sales worldwide, including in Nigeria.

BDC operators accuse banks of not selling dollars as naira crashes further against US dollar

BDC operators accuse banks of not selling dollars as naira crashes further against US dollar

Money

a year ago

Bureau de Change (BDC) operators have raised concerns that they are struggling to get dollars from commercial banks amid depreciation of the naira.

First Bank unveils new corporate name, identity to investing public

First Bank unveils new corporate name, identity to investing public

Money

a year ago

First HoldCo, formerly known as FBN Holdings Plc has revealed its new identity to the investing public on the Nigerian Exchange as it seeks a uniform identity.

Beer maker Champion Breweries posts over N800m profit in 2024

Beer maker Champion Breweries posts over N800m profit in 2024

Capital Market

a year ago

Champion Breweries Plc has announced a massive revenue of over N800 million in revenue in 2024 financial year despite economic challenges faced by Nigeruans.

New exchange rate as naira crashes again against US dollar

New exchange rate as naira crashes again against US dollar

Money

a year ago

The Central Bank of Nigeria has once again shown that the value of the naira has depreciated against the United States dollar in the forex markets.

Key trends from Nigeria new trading data, as trade surplus hit 17-year high

Key trends from Nigeria new trading data, as trade surplus hit 17-year high

Money

a year ago

The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has revealed that Nigeria recorded its highest trade surplus in 17 years, with crude oil continuing to dominate.

More competition as 3 companies get approval to construct new refineries

More competition as 3 companies get approval to construct new refineries

Energy

a year ago

The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority has once again issued a license for the construction of three refineries in Nigeria.

Her360 by amaryadotcom unveils 3-day celebration for International Women’s Day 2025

Her360 by amaryadotcom unveils 3-day celebration for International Women’s Day 2025

Industry

a year ago

Nigerian women set to gather to celebrate the United Nations International Women’s Day (IWD) 2025 and the event will be organised by Nigerian firm Her360.

Dave Ibemere