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

Tinubu helps NNPC, ExxonMobil complete $1.3bn oil deal after 2 years

Tinubu helps NNPC, ExxonMobil complete $1.3bn oil deal after 2 years

Energy

a year ago

“I have N22,000 current balance showing on my account, why can’t I withdraw?": Expert explains

“I have N22,000 current balance showing on my account, why can’t I withdraw?": Expert explains

Money

a year ago

“Just like that”: Davido launches crypto coin, value crashes in less than 4 hours, Nigerians react

“Just like that”: Davido launches crypto coin, value crashes in less than 4 hours, Nigerians react

Technology

a year ago

New exchange rate as naira value rises against US dollar in black market, falls in official market

New exchange rate as naira value rises against US dollar in black market, falls in official market

Money

a year ago

UK releases names of more companies eligible to sponsor Nigerians’ work visas, lists types of jobs

UK releases names of more companies eligible to sponsor Nigerians’ work visas, lists types of jobs

Industry

a year ago

Nigerian company slashes cooking gas price for customers, gives reasons, governor reacts

Nigerian company slashes cooking gas price for customers, gives reasons, governor reacts

Energy

a year ago

BDC traders sell dollar at new exchange rate as naira stands firm in official market

BDC traders sell dollar at new exchange rate as naira stands firm in official market

Business and Economy

a year ago

BDC traders in Nigeria are selling the US dollar at a new rate as the naira performed well in the official foreign exchange market amid an increase in supply.

Good, bad: List of economic events that shaped President Tinubu’s one-year performance in office

Good, bad: List of economic events that shaped President Tinubu’s one-year performance in office

Economy

a year ago

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's one year in office has brought both good and not-so-good news for Nigerians desperate for a solution to their economic challenges.

Wema Bank targets new branches to rival Access, UBA, others, moves to meet CBN's capital requirement

Wema Bank targets new branches to rival Access, UBA, others, moves to meet CBN's capital requirement

Money

a year ago

To keep up with competition in the industry and meet CBN's latest capital base requirement, Wema Bank PLC has announced plans to expand to the south-east.

More Nigerians abandon entrepreneurship dreams, return to job market as economy bites hard

More Nigerians abandon entrepreneurship dreams, return to job market as economy bites hard

Economy

a year ago

The National Bureau of Statistics said the number of small-scale industrialists in Nigeria has significantly reduced as the economy bites harder.

Otedola to become almost N1bn richer as First Bank announces dividend payment date to shareholders

Otedola to become almost N1bn richer as First Bank announces dividend payment date to shareholders

Money

a year ago

First Bank of Nigeria Holdings Plc has declared a 40 kobo per share dividend for 2023, and billionaire Femi Otedola is set to pocket almost N1 billion.

PalmPay puts smiles on faces of orphans and disabled kids on Children's Day

PalmPay puts smiles on faces of orphans and disabled kids on Children's Day

Industry

a year ago

PalmPay, the digital payment platform has asked Nigerian governments to place the welfare of Children first in their decision-making and policies.

Good news: Nigeria, Saudi Arabia reach agreement after Emirates Airlines' October 1 promise

Good news: Nigeria, Saudi Arabia reach agreement after Emirates Airlines' October 1 promise

Industry

a year ago

Festus Keyamo has announced the resumption of cargo flight operations between Nigeria and Saudi Arabia after years of no operation over various disagreements.

Report shows Togo, Benin, others owe Nigeria over $51M electricity debt, NERC gives order

Report shows Togo, Benin, others owe Nigeria over $51M electricity debt, NERC gives order

Energy

a year ago

The federal government of Nigeria is not happy that international electricity customers, including Niger and Togo, have a huge outstanding electricity debt.

Report shows10 most expensive states to buy diesel in Nigeria as Dangote refinery adjusts price

Report shows10 most expensive states to buy diesel in Nigeria as Dangote refinery adjusts price

Energy

a year ago

Diesel prices have increased again, leaving companies and businesses with more headaches despite efforts from the Dangote refinery to crash prices.

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