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.

4756 articles published since 20 Sep 2021

Author's articles

“Dial *326*”: Full list of Nigerian banks' USSD codes to lock accounts after losing phone, ATM card

“Dial *326*”: Full list of Nigerian banks' USSD codes to lock accounts after losing phone, ATM card

Money

a month ago

Elon Musk’s net worth to soar as Tesla approves $1 trillion compensation package with 5 targets

Elon Musk’s net worth to soar as Tesla approves $1 trillion compensation package with 5 targets

Money

a month ago

Petrol price drops, cheaper than Dangote rate as competition continues

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Petrol price drops, cheaper than Dangote rate as competition continues

Energy

a month ago

Group invites petty traders to apply for N100,000 business grant, releases Batch C beneficiaries

Group invites petty traders to apply for N100,000 business grant, releases Batch C beneficiaries

Economy

a month ago

Rabiu rejoins Dangote in Bloomberg's rich list, overtakes over 200 powerful billionaires

Rabiu rejoins Dangote in Bloomberg's rich list, overtakes over 200 powerful billionaires

Money

a month ago

State governor excited as another refinery construction set to begin in Nigeria

State governor excited as another refinery construction set to begin in Nigeria

Industry

a month ago

Expert explains as naira reverses gain, depreciates against US dollar

Expert explains as naira reverses gain, depreciates against US dollar

Money

a month ago

The naira depreciated across official and black market FX rates amid rising dollar demand and reduced liquidity, despite Nigeria’s growing external reserves.

Trump's effect: Nigerian stock market extends losses on Wednesday

Trump's effect: Nigerian stock market extends losses on Wednesday

Capital Market

a month ago

Nigerian stock market fell 1.35%, wiping out N1.31 trillion as investors react to Trump’s military action threat, driving market volatility, investor confidence.

Edtech Revolution: 10 startups leading the next phase of digital learning in Nigeria

Edtech Revolution: 10 startups leading the next phase of digital learning in Nigeria

Technology

a month ago

The education sector is experiencing a wave of innovation as EdTech startups redefine learning with affordable, flexible, and tech-driven platforms for students.

New rival for Dangote: meet the people behind 500,000 barrels refinery project in Ondo state

New rival for Dangote: meet the people behind 500,000 barrels refinery project in Ondo state

Industry

a month ago

Nigeria is set to host a new $15 billion refinery in Ondo state, capable of processing 500,000 barrels daily, with $50 billion in funding commitments.

13x less: Salary of professors in Nigeria compared to other African countries

13x less: Salary of professors in Nigeria compared to other African countries

Money

a month ago

Nigerian professors earn below $400 monthly, sparking ASUU’s warning that poor pay and economic hardship are driving massive brain drain in universities nationwide.

Naira reverses loss against US dollar as market shakes off Trump's threat

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Naira reverses loss against US dollar as market shakes off Trump's threat

Money

a month ago

The naira bounced back against the US dollar as Nigeria’s foreign exchange market stabilised, with traders regaining confidence following Trump's comments.

Tinubu writes Senate, requests approval to borrow N1.15trn from Nigerians, others, gives reasons

Tinubu writes Senate, requests approval to borrow N1.15trn from Nigerians, others, gives reasons

Economy

a month ago

President Bola Tinubu has requested Senate approval to borrow N1.15 trillion domestically to bridge the 2025 budget deficit and fund key government projects.

Naira reacts to Trump’s threats, crashes against US dollar

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Naira reacts to Trump’s threats, crashes against US dollar

Money

a month ago

The US threat of military action against Nigeria risks destabilizing the economy, eroding investor confidence, and worsening financial, diplomatic relationship.

Again, cooking gas prices change as dealers warn of scarcity

Again, cooking gas prices change as dealers warn of scarcity

Energy

a month ago

Nigeria faces a looming LPG shortage with cooking gas prices set to rise again. Experts warn that over-reliance on Dangote Refinery could lead to price hikes.

Dave Ibemere