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

Importers to pay more to clear goods at ports as CBN sets new customs duty rate as Naira crashes

Importers to pay more to clear goods at ports as CBN sets new customs duty rate as Naira crashes

Money

a year ago

Naira now worst performing currency in the world, expert speaks on next rate

Naira now worst performing currency in the world, expert speaks on next rate

Money

a year ago

EFCC calls out POS operators, banks for empty ATM machines

EFCC calls out POS operators, banks for empty ATM machines

Money

a year ago

“We are excited”: First bank announces new name for subsidiary, gives reasons

“We are excited”: First bank announces new name for subsidiary, gives reasons

Money

a year ago

Tinubu finally speaks on new CBN’s cybersecurity levy on Nigerians bank accounts, gives order

Tinubu finally speaks on new CBN’s cybersecurity levy on Nigerians bank accounts, gives order

Money

a year ago

American Express, O3 capital launch 4 business credit cards in Nigeria, CEO speaks on benefits

American Express, O3 capital launch 4 business credit cards in Nigeria, CEO speaks on benefits

Money

a year ago

ABCON speaks on plans to help naira recovery as traders sell dollar at new exchange rate

ABCON speaks on plans to help naira recovery as traders sell dollar at new exchange rate

Money

a year ago

The Association of Bureau de Change Operators of Nigeria (ABCON) has announced measures to help naira recovery amidst traders selling dollar at new rates.

First Bank announces new chairman as Hassan-Odukale steps down after 12 years

First Bank announces new chairman as Hassan-Odukale steps down after 12 years

Money

a year ago

First Bank of Nigeria Limited has announced in a statement on NGX the appointment of a new chairman as Hassan-Odukale steps down from office after 12 years.

Full list: Dangote gains, Rabiu loses as new ranking shows top 10 African billionaires in 2024

Full list: Dangote gains, Rabiu loses as new ranking shows top 10 African billionaires in 2024

Money

a year ago

Significant events in 2024 in several African countries warped the macroeconomy and affected the wealth of billionaires through factors like inflation and others.

Access, UBA, GTB, zenith, others send message to customers as FG orders deductions on bank accounts

Access, UBA, GTB, zenith, others send message to customers as FG orders deductions on bank accounts

Money

a year ago

Commercial banks have announced to customers that it has begun charging stamp duty on mortgage-backed loans on all accounts as instructed by federal government.

NNPC sends message to Nigerians on ‘new’ fuel price plan, advises Nigerians

NNPC sends message to Nigerians on ‘new’ fuel price plan, advises Nigerians

Energy

a year ago

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited has addressed the current scarcity of premium motor spirit (PMS) and assured that the product is available.

CBN announces new date for banks to begin charges on cash deposits

CBN announces new date for banks to begin charges on cash deposits

Money

a year ago

The Central Bank of Nigeria has decided to change the date when Nigerians will begin to pay charges for depositing cash into their bank accounts at banks.

Naira reverses gains, crashes against US dollar in official market again

Naira reverses gains, crashes against US dollar in official market again

Money

a year ago

Nigerian currency recorded another poor performance against the United States Dollar at the official market known as the Nigerian Autonomous Foreign Exchange Market.

“This is not a good time”: Expert lists reasons CBN’s 0.5% cybersecurity levy is a big problem

“This is not a good time”: Expert lists reasons CBN’s 0.5% cybersecurity levy is a big problem

Economy

a year ago

The Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise has criticised the newly introduced cybersecurity levy on e-transactions by the Central Bank of Nigeria.

New exchange rate as Naira bounces back, rises by over N46 against US dollar

New exchange rate as Naira bounces back, rises by over N46 against US dollar

Economy

a year ago

The Naira has recorded an improved performance against the US dollar in the a massive gain against the US dollar in the official foreign exchange markets.

Dave Ibemere