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

“Dear customer”: Access, GTB, UBA, Zenith, others to close branches nationwide for 48 hours

“Dear customer”: Access, GTB, UBA, Zenith, others to close branches nationwide for 48 hours

Money

a year ago

Full list: Another transport company joins FG’s 50% road fare discount, gives steps to benefit

Full list: Another transport company joins FG’s 50% road fare discount, gives steps to benefit

Industry

a year ago

CBN lifts ban on crypto transactions in Nigeria, introduces new rules for Access, UBA, Zenith others

CBN lifts ban on crypto transactions in Nigeria, introduces new rules for Access, UBA, Zenith others

Money

a year ago

Nigerian billionaire breaks silence on US fraud allegation, steps down as co-CEO

Nigerian billionaire breaks silence on US fraud allegation, steps down as co-CEO

Money

a year ago

Reps tell POS operators to stop selling naira notes nationwide, give reasons

Reps tell POS operators to stop selling naira notes nationwide, give reasons

Money

a year ago

Tinubu’s investigator uncovers 593 foreign accounts ‘opened’ by Godwin Emefiele, gives details

Tinubu’s investigator uncovers 593 foreign accounts ‘opened’ by Godwin Emefiele, gives details

Money

a year ago

Tinubu’s govt continues repayment of loan collected under Buhari, reduces Nigeria’s external debt

Tinubu’s govt continues repayment of loan collected under Buhari, reduces Nigeria’s external debt

Economy

a year ago

The administration of President Bola Tinubu as successfully repay part of the loans owed to China, other countries and also financial institutions.

“Kebbi N691/litre”: Petrol prices increase again ahead of Christmas, 3 states residents pay more

“Kebbi N691/litre”: Petrol prices increase again ahead of Christmas, 3 states residents pay more

Business and Economy

a year ago

A new report from the National Bureau of Statistics has revealed the list of states and zones with the highest prices for petrol across the country.

Senior bank workers give reasons for cash scarcity as POS operators set new withdrawal charges

Senior bank workers give reasons for cash scarcity as POS operators set new withdrawal charges

Money

a year ago

The Association of Senior Staff of Banks, Insurance and Financial Institutions (ASSBIFI) has provided insight into why there is cash scarcity in Nigeria.

Dangote refinery takes another giant step to production as facts emerge on 100,000 jobs

Dangote refinery takes another giant step to production as facts emerge on 100,000 jobs

Economy

a year ago

Dangote refinery is getting closer to the production of petroleum products which includes jet fuel, diesel, and premium motor spirit also known as petrol.

“Don’t fall victim”: NAFDAC reveals targets, shows easy steps Nigerians can spot fake products

“Don’t fall victim”: NAFDAC reveals targets, shows easy steps Nigerians can spot fake products

Industry

a year ago

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has provided detail breakdown on how Nigerians can differential between fake and orginal products.

Spain 1st: New ranking for Nigerian passport as 3 more countries grant visa-free entry in 2023

Spain 1st: New ranking for Nigerian passport as 3 more countries grant visa-free entry in 2023

Industry

a year ago

The Nigerian passport ranking among the most powerful in the world has been revealed as more countries open the door for Nigerians to visit visa-free.

FG moves to slash air Peace, Dana others airfares by 50%, gives conditions for travellers to benefit

FG moves to slash air Peace, Dana others airfares by 50%, gives conditions for travellers to benefit

Industry

a year ago

The federal government is set to introduce new measures that will help provide succor to Nigerians traveling by air, encouraging airlines to slash price.

Naira increases in value by over N200 against US dollar, traders sells below N1,000

Naira increases in value by over N200 against US dollar, traders sells below N1,000

Money

a year ago

The Naira has appreciated against the US dollar in both the official and unofficial foreign exchange markets as demand pressure eased towards the end of the week.

Nationwide strike: NLC sends clear message to bank workers, others for Monday

Nationwide strike: NLC sends clear message to bank workers, others for Monday

Economy

a year ago

The National Labour Congress (NLC) has sent a clear message to Nigerian bank, electricity, and other workers about a supposed nationwide strike starting Monday.

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