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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Nigerian company releases locations of its filling stations to buy fuel priced at N200

Nigerian company releases locations of its filling stations to buy fuel priced at N200

Energy

a year ago

“My dormant account has over N2 million, what can I do to reclaim my money?” Expert explains

“My dormant account has over N2 million, what can I do to reclaim my money?” Expert explains

Opinion

a year ago

CBN announces new Customs dollar exchange rate, importers to pay more to clear goods

CBN announces new Customs dollar exchange rate, importers to pay more to clear goods

Money

a year ago

Canada province needs workers, invites skilled Nigerians, offers N5m incentive to relocate

Canada province needs workers, invites skilled Nigerians, offers N5m incentive to relocate

Industry

a year ago

Full list: CBN sacks top directors, over 300 staff, gives reasons

Full list: CBN sacks top directors, over 300 staff, gives reasons

Money

a year ago

CBN gives fresh update on Opay, Moniepoint, Kuda, others' customer accounts

CBN gives fresh update on Opay, Moniepoint, Kuda, others' customer accounts

Money

a year ago

Filling station may adjust fuel pumps again as depots quote new petrol price to marketers

Filling station may adjust fuel pumps again as depots quote new petrol price to marketers

Energy

a year ago

Filling stations may raise pump prices as private depot operators increase prices again despite the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited's efforts.

CBN replies as ABCON fumes over directive on BDC operators to apply for new licences

CBN replies as ABCON fumes over directive on BDC operators to apply for new licences

Money

a year ago

The Central Bank of Nigeria has issued a directive for Bureau De Change operators to reapply for licences, and this has raised concerns among stakeholders.

CBN explains naira depreciation against US dollar, makes new move to stop the fall

CBN explains naira depreciation against US dollar, makes new move to stop the fall

Money

a year ago

The Central Bank of Nigeria has provided an explanation to the depreciation of the naira in the official and unofficial foreign exchange markets.

Report shows list of 10 states residents pay more for petrol as marketers plan new prices

Report shows list of 10 states residents pay more for petrol as marketers plan new prices

Energy

a year ago

The NBS has released data showing that the average retail price of a liter of gasoline increased from N254.06 in April 2023 to N701.24 in April 2024.

New exchange rate as naira appreciates against dollar, pounds, euro in all forex markets

New exchange rate as naira appreciates against dollar, pounds, euro in all forex markets

Money

a year ago

The Nigerian currency has shown a strong performance against the dollar, pound, and euro in both the official and unofficial forex markets as the CBN makes promises.

FG makes another move to help filling stations begin sale of fuel priced at N200

FG makes another move to help filling stations begin sale of fuel priced at N200

Energy

a year ago

The federal government is ready to assist filling stations in installing CNG pumps to provide cheaper fuel, addressing cost concerns from independent marketers.

Marketers announce date another refinery will begin operation, speaks on new fuel price

Marketers announce date another refinery will begin operation, speaks on new fuel price

Energy

a year ago

The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria has given Nigerians hope that the Port Harcourt refinery is getting closer to starting operations.

"My prayer was for the MPC to pause the rate hikes" Expert reacts to CBN's new interest rate

"My prayer was for the MPC to pause the rate hikes" Expert reacts to CBN's new interest rate

Money

a year ago

The Central Bank of Nigeria has announced a new interest rate hike which has raised questions from Muda Yusuf, the Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise.

“It is not working”: Expert speaks as CBN raises interest rate again

“It is not working”: Expert speaks as CBN raises interest rate again

Money

a year ago

Uche Uwaleke, a professor of finance and capital markets, has reacted to the Central Bank of Nigeria Monetary Policy Committee's decision to raise interest rate.

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