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.

4586 articles published since 20 Sep 2021

Author's articles

“Parents will no longer suffer”: Air Peace to announce special students’ fare to London

“Parents will no longer suffer”: Air Peace to announce special students’ fare to London

Money

a year ago

“Businesses are dying”: Peter Obi speaks as customs announces new exchange rate for cargo clearance

“Businesses are dying”: Peter Obi speaks as customs announces new exchange rate for cargo clearance

Economy

a year ago

List of top 10 richest men in the world as Elon Musk loses position

List of top 10 richest men in the world as Elon Musk loses position

Money

a year ago

Nigerian company produces fuel-less tricycles ready to compete with Innoson and others

Nigerian company produces fuel-less tricycles ready to compete with Innoson and others

Industry

a year ago

“My life savings gone, all I did was answer a phone call, how do I get my money back?” Expert speaks

“My life savings gone, all I did was answer a phone call, how do I get my money back?” Expert speaks

Opinion

a year ago

Tinubu unveils next move to crash dollar at official, black markets

Tinubu unveils next move to crash dollar at official, black markets

Money

a year ago

CBN raises customs dollar rate to clear goods as naira sets new record in official, black markets

CBN raises customs dollar rate to clear goods as naira sets new record in official, black markets

Maritime

a year ago

The Central Bank of Nigeria has raised the customs import duty exchange rate to N400 per dollar amid the naira's record low against the US dollar.

Naira recovers N47 of its lost value against US dollar in official market, falls in black market

Naira recovers N47 of its lost value against US dollar in official market, falls in black market

Money

a year ago

Nigerian currency recorded a mixed performance against the US dollar, British Pound Sterling and the Euro in the official and unofficial foreign exchange market.

Dangote, BUA, Lafarge, other cement manufacturers agree on new price for a bag

Dangote, BUA, Lafarge, other cement manufacturers agree on new price for a bag

Industry

a year ago

Dangote, BUA and Lafarge have agreed on a new price for a bag of cement, bringing succour to builders and real estate companies after the hike to as high as N15,000.

“Apply with the link”: Lagos State begins loan program for business owners

“Apply with the link”: Lagos State begins loan program for business owners

Energy

a year ago

The Lagos government has issued an application portal for eligible small business owners to access loans from N50,000 to N5 million to grow their operations.

Fuel queues to disappear as tanker drivers agree to resume operation, announces new freight rates

Fuel queues to disappear as tanker drivers agree to resume operation, announces new freight rates

Energy

a year ago

Petroleum products tanker drivers in Nigeria have suspended plans to go on an indefinite strike over the rising cost of operations after reaching a deal.

"Nigerians no longer able to buy beer": NB CEO speaks after release of new price list for drinks

"Nigerians no longer able to buy beer": NB CEO speaks after release of new price list for drinks

Industry

a year ago

The chief executive officer of Nigerian Breweries Plc, Hans Essaadi, has lamented the current situation of the Nigerian economy and its impact on sales.

Naira: Nigerian Breweries releases new prices for Gulder, 33 extra, Heineken, others drinks

Naira: Nigerian Breweries releases new prices for Gulder, 33 extra, Heineken, others drinks

Industry

a year ago

Nigerian Breweries Plc, one of Nigeria's leading brewing companies, has announced new prices for its popular beer brands, including Gulder, 33 Extra, among others.

“Pay your debt in 10 days”: Abuja Disco releases debt amount owed by CBN, Aso Rock, 84 other MDAs

“Pay your debt in 10 days”: Abuja Disco releases debt amount owed by CBN, Aso Rock, 84 other MDAs

Energy

a year ago

Abuja Electricity Distribution Company has announced plan to disconnect electricity to Aso Rock Villa, CBN, and others due to unpaid bills in billions.

Filling stations set new fuel price as tanker drivers withdraw services

Filling stations set new fuel price as tanker drivers withdraw services

Energy

a year ago

Petroleum products tanker drivers in Nigeria have begun planning to suspend operations starting from Monday, February 19, due to high operating costs.

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