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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.

5475 articles published since 20 Sep 2021

Author's articles

Filling stations adjust diesel pump price, Bauchi, Gombe lead list of 10 most expensive states

Filling stations adjust diesel pump price, Bauchi, Gombe lead list of 10 most expensive states

Energy

a year ago

Finally, NNPC, oil marketers agree on new fuel price, begin loading

Finally, NNPC, oil marketers agree on new fuel price, begin loading

Energy

a year ago

Sahara Group opens internship opportunity for Nigerian graduates

Sahara Group opens internship opportunity for Nigerian graduates

Energy

a year ago

GTBank issues another update for all customers after system upgrade

GTBank issues another update for all customers after system upgrade

Technology

a year ago

Air Peace, others flight schedule gets big boost as Keyamo commissions largest jet fuel depot

Air Peace, others flight schedule gets big boost as Keyamo commissions largest jet fuel depot

Industry

a year ago

Dealers increase cost of refilling cooking gas again, report shows 10 most expensive states

Dealers increase cost of refilling cooking gas again, report shows 10 most expensive states

Energy

a year ago

Report shows 10 cheapest, most expensive states to buy petrol in Nigeria

Report shows 10 cheapest, most expensive states to buy petrol in Nigeria

Energy

a year ago

The National Bureau of Statistics has revealed that the price of petrol increased again in the month of September, surpassing N1,000 for the first time.

CBN clarifies role in forex market as naira crashes to N1,660/$1

CBN clarifies role in forex market as naira crashes to N1,660/$1

Money

a year ago

Olayemi Cardoso, the governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, has provided the reasons for the naira's free fall against the US dollar and other currencies.

Nigerians react as CNG tank explodes at filling station in Edo, video trends

Nigerians react as CNG tank explodes at filling station in Edo, video trends

Energy

a year ago

A compressed natural gas (CNG) vehicle exploded in Benin City, Edo State, during refuelling, and Nigerians have taken to social media to react to the incident.

Dangote's wealth rises to highest level in history after making over N24trn in 24 hours

Dangote's wealth rises to highest level in history after making over N24trn in 24 hours

Money

a year ago

Aliko Dangote's net worth has reached a historical level after making over N24 trillion in just 24 hours, and he is now back among the world's top 100 billionaires.

Marketers give update on fuel price negotiation with Dangote refinery after FG’s decision

Marketers give update on fuel price negotiation with Dangote refinery after FG’s decision

Energy

a year ago

The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) has provided an update on the ongoing negotiation with the Dangote refinery for petrol lifting.

Good news: Nigerian company develops new app to help passengers against ‘one-chance’ crimes

Good news: Nigerian company develops new app to help passengers against ‘one-chance’ crimes

Technology

a year ago

A Nigerian company has develop a new app for "Sure Drivers app" to combats rising 'one-chance' crimes with AI, QR codes, and real-time emergency.

Naira gets new ranking as World Bank releases list of Africa’s worst performing currencies in 2024

Naira gets new ranking as World Bank releases list of Africa’s worst performing currencies in 2024

Money

a year ago

The Nigerian currency has been ranked among the worst-performing currencies in Sub-Saharan Africa, moving up two places from its previous ranking in 2023.

New fuel price: NNPC sells Dangote petrol to marketers N3 cheaper

New fuel price: NNPC sells Dangote petrol to marketers N3 cheaper

Energy

a year ago

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited has clarified the fuel pricing agreement reached with independent oil marketers after the DSS intervention.

Naira reverses gain, crashes by over N100 in hours against US dollar

Naira reverses gain, crashes by over N100 in hours against US dollar

Money

a year ago

The Nigerian currency continued its decline against the United States Dollar on the Nigerian Autonomous Foreign Exchange Market despite CBN intervention.

Dave Ibemere