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.

4581 articles published since 20 Sep 2021

Author's articles

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

CAC gives instructions to POS operators to register business, sets deadline

CAC gives instructions to POS operators to register business, sets deadline

Money

a year ago

Full list: 16 transactions exempted from CBN's cybersecurity levy debits on customers bank accounts

Full list: 16 transactions exempted from CBN's cybersecurity levy debits on customers bank accounts

Money

a year ago

Access, UBA, Zenith, others to begin 0.5% cybersecurity levy debits on customers' bank account

Access, UBA, Zenith, others to begin 0.5% cybersecurity levy debits on customers' bank account

Money

a year ago

Good news: Tinubu govt announces plan to give Nigerians money for car purchases

Good news: Tinubu govt announces plan to give Nigerians money for car purchases

Industry

a year ago

Tinubu govt to share N50,000 to Nigerians, announces date

Tinubu govt to share N50,000 to Nigerians, announces date

Money

a year ago

NERC slashes electricity tariff for customers on Band A for all Discos

NERC slashes electricity tariff for customers on Band A for all Discos

Energy

a year ago

The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission has set a new electricity tariff for Band A customers who enjoy at least 20 to 24 power supplies daily.

“It is confirmed”: UK embassy sets new visa rules for Nigerian students planning to relocate with family

“It is confirmed”: UK embassy sets new visa rules for Nigerian students planning to relocate with family

Industry

a year ago

The UK government has set new regulations for Nigerian students looking to relocate with their families, citing a high volume of dependants in the last few years.

Marketers make demand to crash fuel price, filling stations ready to adjust pumps

Marketers make demand to crash fuel price, filling stations ready to adjust pumps

Energy

a year ago

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited and the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority have improved fuel supply.

Ikeja Electric slashes electricity tariff for Band A customers enjoying 20 hours of power supply

Ikeja Electric slashes electricity tariff for Band A customers enjoying 20 hours of power supply

Energy

a year ago

Ikeja Electric has decided to reduce electricity tariffs for its Band A customers and has also promised to guarantee 20 to 24 hours of power supply every day.

CBN says currency in circulation now at highest level ever

CBN says currency in circulation now at highest level ever

Money

a year ago

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has revealed that Nigerians have more money to spend as currency in circulation continues to rise, now at its highest level ever.

NERC unbundles Transmission Company of Nigeria, sets up new system operator

NERC unbundles Transmission Company of Nigeria, sets up new system operator

Energy

a year ago

The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) designated a new company to manage power transmission, aiming to address weaknesses in the sector.

GTBank sets new banking record, announces highest 3-month profit in 12 years

GTBank sets new banking record, announces highest 3-month profit in 12 years

Money

a year ago

Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc, the parent company of Guaranty Trust Bank, has achieved impressive financial results with the highest profit in banking history.

Moniepoint, Paga, others sends message to customers as CBN gives order to block accounts

Moniepoint, Paga, others sends message to customers as CBN gives order to block accounts

Money

a year ago

Several fintech companies and banks have asked their customers to stop transactions related to cryptocurrency on the order of the Central Bank of Nigeria.

NNPC speaks on reason behind current fuel scarcity as marketers set date queues will disappear

NNPC speaks on reason behind current fuel scarcity as marketers set date queues will disappear

Energy

a year ago

According to the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited(NNPCL), the disruption of the supply chain at Warri is the reason for the current fuel scarcity.

Dave Ibemere