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

Nigerian bank discovers new app used by fraudsters to hack account, warns customers

Nigerian bank discovers new app used by fraudsters to hack account, warns customers

Money

a year ago

Dangote refinery set to buy another crude oil from us, details emerge

Dangote refinery set to buy another crude oil from us, details emerge

Energy

a year ago

CBN increases customs duty dollar exchange rate to clear goods, despite naira appreciation

CBN increases customs duty dollar exchange rate to clear goods, despite naira appreciation

Money

a year ago

FG speaks on fixing prices for Dangote refinery as Nigerians anticipate cheaper fuel

FG speaks on fixing prices for Dangote refinery as Nigerians anticipate cheaper fuel

Energy

a year ago

UBA, Access, Zenith, BDC traders quote new exchange rates to buy dollar as Naira crashes again

UBA, Access, Zenith, BDC traders quote new exchange rates to buy dollar as Naira crashes again

Money

a year ago

NDIC announces new minimum account balance for customers to get refund if a bank fails

NDIC announces new minimum account balance for customers to get refund if a bank fails

Money

a year ago

“Submit your CV: Access Bank announces exciting job vacancies for qualified Nigerians, sets deadline

“Submit your CV: Access Bank announces exciting job vacancies for qualified Nigerians, sets deadline

Money

a year ago

Access Bank, one of Nigeria's largest commercial banks, has announced job vacancies for qualified graduates, experienced or not, to join its expanding team.

Nigerian bank sends message to customers over changes on savings accounts

Nigerian bank sends message to customers over changes on savings accounts

Money

a year ago

Ecobank has announced new changes on interest rates on all types of savings accounts as Nigerians wait for the CBN to release rates following a hike in inflation.

Black market traders set new dollar rate as naira falls in official market, gap widens

Black market traders set new dollar rate as naira falls in official market, gap widens

Money

a year ago

The official exchange rate for the naira fell against the dollar, prompting black market traders to set a new rate, as the CBN's efforts falls flat.

FG to launch 48hrs visa approval for foreigners, investors, lists benefits

FG to launch 48hrs visa approval for foreigners, investors, lists benefits

Money

a year ago

Nigeria announced plans to launch a 48-hour visa approval for foreigners, aiming to ease business and attract investors, boosting foreign direct investment.

Again, naira crashes against US dollar in all FX markets, traders quote new exchange rate

Again, naira crashes against US dollar in all FX markets, traders quote new exchange rate

Money

a year ago

Nigerian currency, the naira, once again depreciated in value against the United States dollar in both the official and unofficial foreign exchange markets.

“We are launching soon” Zenith Bank to change name, structure, gives reasons

“We are launching soon” Zenith Bank to change name, structure, gives reasons

Money

a year ago

Zenith Bank is set to change its name and has secured necessary approval from its shareholders to go ahead with the restructuring plan for the future.

Apply: FG invites Nigerians to submit applications to take over 12 new oil blocks

Apply: FG invites Nigerians to submit applications to take over 12 new oil blocks

Energy

a year ago

The Federal Government of Nigeria is seeking applications from interested Nigerians or foreigners with technical experience to take over 12 new oil blocks.

Just like UK, Canada, another favourite country for Nigerian students set to limit visa application

Just like UK, Canada, another favourite country for Nigerian students set to limit visa application

Industry

a year ago

The Australian government has said it is set to introduce a new law for limiting the number of international students coming into the country, Nigerians affected.

UBA leads as customers keep over N72tn in 6 Nigerian banks

UBA leads as customers keep over N72tn in 6 Nigerian banks

Money

a year ago

New data from financial statements obtained from the Nigeria Exchange Limited after Q1 2024 revealed six banks increased their customers deposit.

Dave Ibemere