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.

4590 articles published since 20 Sep 2021

Author's articles

Aliko Dangote makes over N760bn in hours as his cement company sets new record

Aliko Dangote makes over N760bn in hours as his cement company sets new record

Money

a year ago

After Dangote, Nigeria’s oldest refinery begins operation, video shows workers jubilating

After Dangote, Nigeria’s oldest refinery begins operation, video shows workers jubilating

Energy

a year ago

Federal government reacts to Shell’s decision to sell its offshore assets for over $1bn

Federal government reacts to Shell’s decision to sell its offshore assets for over $1bn

Economy

a year ago

Maersk Edirne: Lekki deep seaport receives largest container vessel

Maersk Edirne: Lekki deep seaport receives largest container vessel

Economy

a year ago

MTN, Airtel, Glo, other telcos spent over N429 billion on diesel as one litre rises by 291% in 2023

MTN, Airtel, Glo, other telcos spent over N429 billion on diesel as one litre rises by 291% in 2023

Energy

a year ago

Kano, Lagos among 10 states with cheapest petrol prices in Nigeria

Kano, Lagos among 10 states with cheapest petrol prices in Nigeria

Economy

a year ago

NBS report shows kerosene price increased by 23.33% in 12 months, worse in 3 states

NBS report shows kerosene price increased by 23.33% in 12 months, worse in 3 states

Energy

a year ago

The National Bureau of Statistics has revealed the list of states zones with the highest Kerosene prices as frustrated Nigerians pay more to prepare meals.

No more N817/ltr: Sokoto leads list of 10 most expensive states to buy diesel in Nigeria

No more N817/ltr: Sokoto leads list of 10 most expensive states to buy diesel in Nigeria

Energy

a year ago

Nigerians and companies were forced to pay more to power their factories and cars as the cost of diesel rises again while the market awaits Dangote's products.

Cooking gas rises again, report shows states where residents paid more to refill 5kg, 12kg cylinder

Cooking gas rises again, report shows states where residents paid more to refill 5kg, 12kg cylinder

Economy

a year ago

According to the National Bureau of Statistics, the average price of cooking gas has increased again and it is now more expensive to refill 5KG and 12.5KG cylinders.

CEOs & MDs: Meet the women leading Nigerian banks as CBN’s makes new appointment

CEOs & MDs: Meet the women leading Nigerian banks as CBN’s makes new appointment

Money

a year ago

The list of Nigerian women at the helm of affairs in the banking industry has increased as the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) makes new appointments.

Grass to grace: Meet Tope Awotona, the richest Nigerian in US with same net worth as Femi Otedola

Grass to grace: Meet Tope Awotona, the richest Nigerian in US with same net worth as Femi Otedola

Money

a year ago

Tope Awotona, according to Forbes, is the richest Nigerian immigrant in the United States. He founded Calendly and has amassed a $1.2 billion net worth.

No more N89/kW: Ikeja Electric, Other DisCos announce new electricity tariff, FG approves increase

No more N89/kW: Ikeja Electric, Other DisCos announce new electricity tariff, FG approves increase

Money

a year ago

The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has finally approved new electricity tariffs for the new year, and DISCO has begun implementation.

Access Bank CEO Herbert Wigwe explains decision to buy insurance company and banks in 2 countries

Access Bank CEO Herbert Wigwe explains decision to buy insurance company and banks in 2 countries

Money

a year ago

Herbert Wigwe, the GCEO of Access Holdings Plc, the parent company of Access Bank, has explained the acquisitions of an insurance company, a fintech, and a bank.

The best: Dangote, Otedola, others share over N1trn in 4hrs as Nigeria Stock market sets new record

The best: Dangote, Otedola, others share over N1trn in 4hrs as Nigeria Stock market sets new record

Money

a year ago

The Nigerian stock market has set a new record helping Aliko Dangote, Abdulsamad Rabiu, Femi Otedola, and other stock investors make over N1 trillion in hours.

No more N1,200/$: Expert predicts naira performance, exchange rate against US dollar in 2024

No more N1,200/$: Expert predicts naira performance, exchange rate against US dollar in 2024

Money

a year ago

Johnson Chukwu, chief executive officer (CEO) of Cowry Asset Management Limited, has predicted how the naira will perform against foreign currencies in 2024.

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