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

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Moniepoint, OPay, PalmPay, others set to block POS operators’ accounts as CAC deadline nears

Moniepoint, OPay, PalmPay, others set to block POS operators’ accounts as CAC deadline nears

Business and Economy

a year ago

FG invites Nigerians to apply for N50,000 cash grant, releases application link

FG invites Nigerians to apply for N50,000 cash grant, releases application link

Money

a year ago

Report: Petroleum Marketers meet to crash fuel price at filling station, give new pump price

Report: Petroleum Marketers meet to crash fuel price at filling station, give new pump price

Energy

a year ago

CBN issues fresh guidelines for foreign currency deposit in access, UBA, other banks

CBN issues fresh guidelines for foreign currency deposit in access, UBA, other banks

Money

a year ago

Okada riders slash fares despite rising fuel price, cheapest in 10 states

Okada riders slash fares despite rising fuel price, cheapest in 10 states

Economy

a year ago

"We are happy": FG announces job opportunities for 30,000 3MTT Fellows

"We are happy": FG announces job opportunities for 30,000 3MTT Fellows

Technology

a year ago

“Buses, tricycles”: FG subsidises CNG conversion, transporters to buy fuel priced at N200

“Buses, tricycles”: FG subsidises CNG conversion, transporters to buy fuel priced at N200

Energy

a year ago

The federal government is offering transporters a subsidy for them to convert their premium Motor Spirit, popularly called petrol to run on Compressed Natural Gas.

“I have N400,000 and I want to invest in stocks. How do I get started? Expert advises

“I have N400,000 and I want to invest in stocks. How do I get started? Expert advises

Opinion

a year ago

More Nigerians with cash are looking to invest their funds to build their wealth, and one such option is the stock market, but many do not know how to start.

Abia leads in list of top 10 states with cheapest airfares as airlines confirms aviation fuel crash

Abia leads in list of top 10 states with cheapest airfares as airlines confirms aviation fuel crash

Industry

a year ago

The National Bureau of Statistics has revealed that airlines in the country have increased their fares, making air travel more expensive for Nigerians.

Stay alert: NAFDAC warns Nigerians about Ginny non-dairy creamer, explains how to spot fake version

Stay alert: NAFDAC warns Nigerians about Ginny non-dairy creamer, explains how to spot fake version

Industry

a year ago

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has asked Nigerians to be careful while buying falsified Ginny Non-Diary Creamer Products..

Naira depreciates again against US dollar, banks, traders quote new exchange rate

Naira depreciates again against US dollar, banks, traders quote new exchange rate

Money

a year ago

The Nigerian currency, the naira, continued its poor performance against the US dollar and other currencies in the official and unofficial foreign exchange markets.

Not Heritage Bank: Nigerian bank's CEO excited as CBN restores full license after suspension

Not Heritage Bank: Nigerian bank's CEO excited as CBN restores full license after suspension

Money

a year ago

Eyowo, a digital bank, has announced that it has secured a reinstatement of its full license by the CBN, allowing the fintech to resume banking services.

Anambra leads list of 10 states with highest fares as transport companies adjust prices

Anambra leads list of 10 states with highest fares as transport companies adjust prices

Economy

a year ago

According to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) Nigerians paid more to travel across the country and also within their states amid high petrol prices.

Naira crashes again against US dollar at official market as CBN governor makes promises

Naira crashes again against US dollar at official market as CBN governor makes promises

Money

a year ago

Nigerian currency, the naira depreciated again in the official and official foreign exchange markets despite efforts by the Central Bank of Nigeria.

PWC report shows workers facing increasing workloads, pressure amid health risks

PWC report shows workers facing increasing workloads, pressure amid health risks

Technology

a year ago

A report from PWC has revealed that employees are experiencing increased workloads at the workplace leading to more pressure and desire to switch employers.

Dave Ibemere