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.

4587 articles published since 20 Sep 2021

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Fraud alert: First bank, access, GTB, UBA expose tricks, advise customers to protect bank account

Fraud alert: First bank, access, GTB, UBA expose tricks, advise customers to protect bank account

Money

a year ago

Nigerian bakers set date for nationwide strike, explains decision

Nigerian bakers set date for nationwide strike, explains decision

Industry

a year ago

Nigerian Breweries increases prices of its products, gives reason for action

Nigerian Breweries increases prices of its products, gives reason for action

Industry

a year ago

Petrol price increases again, hits N700 per litre, NNPC sends message to Nigerians

Petrol price increases again, hits N700 per litre, NNPC sends message to Nigerians

Energy

a year ago

Nigeria records 13% increase in active bank accounts, Access Bank leads on customers’ deposit

Nigeria records 13% increase in active bank accounts, Access Bank leads on customers’ deposit

Money

a year ago

Bolaji Agbede: 5 interesting things to know about Access Holdings new CEO

Bolaji Agbede: 5 interesting things to know about Access Holdings new CEO

Money

a year ago

Nigerian importers abandon containers at seaports as customs increase exchange rate for clearance

Nigerian importers abandon containers at seaports as customs increase exchange rate for clearance

Money

a year ago

The Nigerian Customs Service (NCS) has revealed a new dollar-to-naira exchange rate, leading to many importers abandoning their containers at sea ports.

Naira crashes again, sets new official exchange record against US dollar as one pound nears N2,000

Naira crashes again, sets new official exchange record against US dollar as one pound nears N2,000

Money

a year ago

The value of the naira hits record low at N1,534 per dollar in official market, surpassing black market rate, as CBN plans reforms to stabilise currency.

“No landing”: Niger govt instructs Air Peace, British Airways, others flying over its airspace

“No landing”: Niger govt instructs Air Peace, British Airways, others flying over its airspace

Industry

a year ago

The Niger government is determined to show its strength and has decided to enforce a ban on commercial and international flights coming from or going to Nigeria.

After Shell another international oil company announces plan to sell onshore oil business

After Shell another international oil company announces plan to sell onshore oil business

Energy

a year ago

French oil giant, Total Energies, has joined Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Limited (SPDC) in deciding to sell its onshore oil business in Nigeria.

Naira appreciates against US dollar as Nigeria Customs confirms new official exchange rate

Naira appreciates against US dollar as Nigeria Customs confirms new official exchange rate

Money

a year ago

Nigerian currency has recorded a positive perfromance against the United States dollar at the official foreign exchange market and also the unofficial markets.

Access Holdings board breaks silence on plans to replace its late CEO, Herbert Wigwe

Access Holdings board breaks silence on plans to replace its late CEO, Herbert Wigwe

Money

a year ago

he board of Access Holdings Plc is set to replace its late CEO, Herbert Wigwe, following his tragic loss which occurred in the United States of America.

“Great lights”: Sanwo-Olu, Elumelu mourn late Access Bank CEO, Herbert Wigwe

“Great lights”: Sanwo-Olu, Elumelu mourn late Access Bank CEO, Herbert Wigwe

Money

a year ago

The Governor of Lagos State Babajide Sanwo-Olu, and United Bank for Africa, Tony Elumelu, has reacted to the death of Herbert Wigwe, the Group CEO of Access.

Access, GTB, UBA, Zenith others to pay customers money sent from abroad in naira, give exchange rate

Access, GTB, UBA, Zenith others to pay customers money sent from abroad in naira, give exchange rate

Money

a year ago

Nigerian banks have begun implementation of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) new rules on international money transfer operations, for customers.

“We will all miss you”: Femi Otedola shares emotional farewell to late Herbert Wigwe, CEO of Access

“We will all miss you”: Femi Otedola shares emotional farewell to late Herbert Wigwe, CEO of Access

Money

a year ago

Femi Otedola has penned a heartfelt tribute for Herbert Wigwe, the chief executive officer of Access Holding, who died alongside five others in a helicopter crash.

Dave Ibemere