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

Marketers adjust price of kerosene again, residents of 10 states pay more

Marketers adjust price of kerosene again, residents of 10 states pay more

Energy

a year ago

Construction of a new ‘smart’ international airport in Nigeria begins, governor speaks on its features

Construction of a new ‘smart’ international airport in Nigeria begins, governor speaks on its features

Industry

a year ago

NIMC gives date Nigerians will begin to use new national domestic card with payment feature

NIMC gives date Nigerians will begin to use new national domestic card with payment feature

Technology

a year ago

New petrol price as reports show states motorists pay less, NNPC push for N200 alternative

New petrol price as reports show states motorists pay less, NNPC push for N200 alternative

Economy

a year ago

Naira crashes again against dollar, pound, euro in all FX markets, traders quote new exchange rates

Naira crashes again against dollar, pound, euro in all FX markets, traders quote new exchange rates

Money

a year ago

Otedola buys more First Bank shares, overtakes rival to become largest shareholder

Otedola buys more First Bank shares, overtakes rival to become largest shareholder

Money

a year ago

Moniepoint announces 60 exciting job vacancies for Nigeria, UK offices, invites application

Moniepoint announces 60 exciting job vacancies for Nigeria, UK offices, invites application

Money

a year ago

Moniepoint has announced it is recruiting to fill at least 60 vacancies in Nigeria and the United Kingdom and is inviting qualified Nigerians to apply.

“I love this” Nigerians react as company begins sale of N100 rice in sachet, introduces unique seal

“I love this” Nigerians react as company begins sale of N100 rice in sachet, introduces unique seal

Industry

a year ago

Nigerians can now buy Red Bull rice for as low as N100 in sachets and there is a new holographic seal, ensuring authenticity to spot counterfeiters.

Report: Tinubu’s government plans fresh loans from 2 institutions, public debt to rise above N100trn

Report: Tinubu’s government plans fresh loans from 2 institutions, public debt to rise above N100trn

Money

a year ago

The Nigerian government is about to borrow more from the World Bank and also African Development Bank as it targets various infrastructure and economic projects.

Fidelity Bank opens public offer for Nigerians to buy its shares, sets price, closing date

Fidelity Bank opens public offer for Nigerians to buy its shares, sets price, closing date

Money

a year ago

Nigerians now have a chance to invest in Fidelity Bank through a public offer following instructions from the Central Bank regarding capital requirements.

Canada to launch new visa option offering permanent residency on arrival to Nigerians, others

Canada to launch new visa option offering permanent residency on arrival to Nigerians, others

Industry

a year ago

Canada launches caregiver pilot programs, offering PR on arrival, aiming to support families and meet home care needs, reflecting invaluable contributions.

Apply with the link: Nigeria's biggest oil company announces job vacancies, lists requirement

Apply with the link: Nigeria's biggest oil company announces job vacancies, lists requirement

Industry

a year ago

Seplat Enegry has announced new openings for graduates, giving them a unique opportunity to kick off their career in oil industry and secure a permanent job.

Another company takes over champion Breweries, ready to compete with Guinness Nigeria for customers

Another company takes over champion Breweries, ready to compete with Guinness Nigeria for customers

Industry

a year ago

London-based company, EnjoyCorp Limited has completed the acquisition of a major stake in Champion Breweries plc and it has been approved by the FCCPC.

Value of Nigeria’s minimum wage now N11,000 as Naira, inflation erode household finances

Value of Nigeria’s minimum wage now N11,000 as Naira, inflation erode household finances

Money

a year ago

The value of the Nigerian currency and rising inflation have significantly reduced the income of Nigerians when buying goods and paying for services.

BDC traders sell dollar, euro, pound at new rate after public holidays

BDC traders sell dollar, euro, pound at new rate after public holidays

Money

a year ago

The United States dollar, euro, and British pound are selling at new rates in the unofficial foreign exchange market as business activities resume.

Dave Ibemere