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.

4580 articles published since 20 Sep 2021

Author's articles

Czech Republic simplifies work visa process, launches portal for Nigerians ready to relocate

Czech Republic simplifies work visa process, launches portal for Nigerians ready to relocate

Industry

a year ago

Forbes list: Dangote loses as Elon Musk makes total worth of 2 of Nigeria’s richest men in 6 hours

Forbes list: Dangote loses as Elon Musk makes total worth of 2 of Nigeria’s richest men in 6 hours

Money

a year ago

Naira crashes again as banks, traders hike dollar exchange rate

Naira crashes again as banks, traders hike dollar exchange rate

Money

a year ago

NNPC declares state of emergency as Dangote Refinery's date to commence fuel supply nears

NNPC declares state of emergency as Dangote Refinery's date to commence fuel supply nears

Energy

a year ago

Nigerians rush NNPC station to buy fuel priced at N200 as filling stations adjust petrol pump price

Nigerians rush NNPC station to buy fuel priced at N200 as filling stations adjust petrol pump price

Energy

a year ago

Abia to introduce CNG buses, gives new date for Keke and Okada restriction enforcement

Abia to introduce CNG buses, gives new date for Keke and Okada restriction enforcement

Industry

a year ago

Naira crashes again in official market, BDC traders quote dollar exchange rate

Naira crashes again in official market, BDC traders quote dollar exchange rate

Money

a year ago

The Nigerian currency, the naira, continued its poor performance against the US dollar in the foreign exchange markets, leaving CBN with a big headache.

Airlines, staff, touts quote new flight ticket prices for passengers at airports

Airlines, staff, touts quote new flight ticket prices for passengers at airports

Industry

a year ago

Passengers at Nigerian airports face confusion and frustration as airline staff and touts reportedly quote higher and inconsistent flight ticket prices.

“Full repayment in 3 years”: FG invites Nigerians to buy bonds and earn, starting amount N5k

“Full repayment in 3 years”: FG invites Nigerians to buy bonds and earn, starting amount N5k

Money

a year ago

The Debt Management Office (DMO) has asked the public to invest in the Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) savings bonds for July for as low as N5,000.

‘We need more’: Expert praises Tinubu’s decision to remove tax from imported pharmaceutical inputs

‘We need more’: Expert praises Tinubu’s decision to remove tax from imported pharmaceutical inputs

Industry

a year ago

The Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise (CPPE) has lauded the Executive Order signed by President Tinubu removing duties on pharmaceutical imports.

Video shows US company assembling electric cars at Lagos plant, ready to rival Innoson, Dangote

Video shows US company assembling electric cars at Lagos plant, ready to rival Innoson, Dangote

Money

a year ago

American electric vehicle manufacturer Saglev now has an assembly plant in Ikorodu, Lagos, aiming to attract more wealthy Nigerians to purchase non-petrol cars.

Nigeria’s oil-producing rival country set to make $95m daily from oil sales after leaving OPEC

Nigeria’s oil-producing rival country set to make $95m daily from oil sales after leaving OPEC

Industry

a year ago

Angola will export 1.23 million barrels of oil per day in August, its highest in four years, after leaving OPEC to boost production and attract investments.

After Denmark, another European country seeks workers, lists types of jobs available to get visa

After Denmark, another European country seeks workers, lists types of jobs available to get visa

Industry

a year ago

Austria is actively seeking skilled workers globally, including Nigerians, ready to work to fill vacant positions across different industries including agriculture.

Federal government licenses Six additional companies to distribute powerx

Federal government licenses Six additional companies to distribute powerx

Energy

a year ago

The Federal Government issued licences for Independent Electricity Distribution Networks in 2023, aiming to improve electricity access in Nigeria.

“Here are the issues”: Ammban speaks as deadline nears for banks to block accounts POS accounts

“Here are the issues”: Ammban speaks as deadline nears for banks to block accounts POS accounts

Money

a year ago

The Association of Mobile Money and Bank Agents of Nigeria (AMMBAN) has dragged the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) to court over PoS operators' registration.

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