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.

4582 articles published since 20 Sep 2021

Author's articles

Good news to Nigerians as court stops MultiChoice new DStv, GOtv subscription fees

Good news to Nigerians as court stops MultiChoice new DStv, GOtv subscription fees

Industry

a year ago

Marketers give date fuel scarcity will end, filling stations sell at new pump prices

Marketers give date fuel scarcity will end, filling stations sell at new pump prices

Energy

a year ago

Naira to dollar trades at 4 different exchange rates, CBN steps in to correct distortion

Naira to dollar trades at 4 different exchange rates, CBN steps in to correct distortion

Money

a year ago

Naira bounces back, gains over N200 against dollar in black market, traders quote new exchange rate

Naira bounces back, gains over N200 against dollar in black market, traders quote new exchange rate

Money

a year ago

CBN sets new customs exchange rate to clear goods at ports

CBN sets new customs exchange rate to clear goods at ports

Money

a year ago

FG again rush to CBN for money, borrows over N3 trillion in six months

FG again rush to CBN for money, borrows over N3 trillion in six months

Money

a year ago

Naira value rises in black markets, falls in official market against US dollar

Naira value rises in black markets, falls in official market against US dollar

Money

a year ago

The Nigerian currency, the naira, continues to perform poorly against the US dollar in the official foreign exchange market, but hope rises in the black markets.

Access, UBA, 3 other leading Nigerian banks made record over N2.7trn profits

Access, UBA, 3 other leading Nigerian banks made record over N2.7trn profits

Money

a year ago

In the 2023 financial year, five tier-1 banks, including Access, Zenith, UBA, GTB and First Bank, collectively amassed revenues amounting to N9.51 trillion.

NNPC sends message to Nigerians as filling stations sell one litre of fuel at new price

NNPC sends message to Nigerians as filling stations sell one litre of fuel at new price

Energy

a year ago

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited has addressed the current scarcity of premium motor spirit (PMS), otherwise known as petrol.

New refinery project set to begin, company signs deal with NNPCL to begin work

New refinery project set to begin, company signs deal with NNPCL to begin work

Energy

a year ago

The Port Harcourt Refining Company (PHRC), a subsidiary of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has announced a plan for another refinery.

New cement price emerges as Dangote Cement declares massive profit

New cement price emerges as Dangote Cement declares massive profit

Industry

a year ago

After announcing a slash in its cement price, Dangote Cement has announced a massive jump in its revenue and strong financial performance in key metrics.

Nigerian company secures exclusive deal to collect all Helicopter landing fee

Nigerian company secures exclusive deal to collect all Helicopter landing fee

Industry

a year ago

The Nigerian government has given approval to NAEBI Dynamic Concepts Limited to collect helicopter landing fees nationwide, and there is a reason.

Access, UBA, GTB, other banks, traders sell dollar at new exchange rate as naira falls again

Access, UBA, GTB, other banks, traders sell dollar at new exchange rate as naira falls again

Money

a year ago

Nigerian currency, the naira recorded a woeful performance against the US dollar in the official and unofficial foreign exchange markets despite CBN recent efforts.

New report ranks Dangote Refinery higher than 10 biggest refineries in Europe

New report ranks Dangote Refinery higher than 10 biggest refineries in Europe

Energy

a year ago

The Dangote refinery, completed in 2023, has been ranked higher than European refineries, and there are expectations that it will meet all of Nigeria's energy needs.

Traders sell dollar at new exchange rate as naira falls again against US dollar

Traders sell dollar at new exchange rate as naira falls again against US dollar

Money

a year ago

The value of the Nigerian currency, the naira, continues to depreciate in both the official and unofficial foreign exchange markets, leaving many Nigerians worried.

Dave Ibemere