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

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Kogi 1st, Lagos 3rd: 10 states with highest cost of food in Nigeria ahead of Christmas

Kogi 1st, Lagos 3rd: 10 states with highest cost of food in Nigeria ahead of Christmas

Economy

a year ago

CBN moves to protect banks customers, gives fresh order to access, GTB, zenith, UBA, others

CBN moves to protect banks customers, gives fresh order to access, GTB, zenith, UBA, others

Money

a year ago

Fresh details emerge as Shoprite officially sets date to shut down operation in Kano

Fresh details emerge as Shoprite officially sets date to shut down operation in Kano

Industry

a year ago

No more N865/$: currency traders quote new dollar exchange rate as Naira falls again

No more N865/$: currency traders quote new dollar exchange rate as Naira falls again

Money

a year ago

“Apply with link”: MTN opens job opportunities for fresh Nigerian graduates

“Apply with link”: MTN opens job opportunities for fresh Nigerian graduates

Industry

a year ago

NNPC GCEO Kyari speaks on Tinubu govt's crude oil production, price target for 2024

NNPC GCEO Kyari speaks on Tinubu govt's crude oil production, price target for 2024

Energy

a year ago

UBA secures top spot in list of 13 best Nigerian banks in 2023 by stock performance

UBA secures top spot in list of 13 best Nigerian banks in 2023 by stock performance

Money

a year ago

The list of most valuable banks in Nigeria has been revealed and it is led this time by Guaranty Trust Holding Company (GTCO), the parent company of GTbank.

CBN insists there is enough currency in circulation, names those behind cash scarcity

CBN insists there is enough currency in circulation, names those behind cash scarcity

Money

a year ago

The Central Bank of Nigeria has asked Nigerians not to panic about naira scarcity during the Christmas and New Year celebrations as there is enough cash.

More competition for OPay, Kuda, Moniepoint others as CBN approves new microfinance bank

More competition for OPay, Kuda, Moniepoint others as CBN approves new microfinance bank

Money

a year ago

A new competition for Opay, Palmpay, Moneipoint as the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) gives approval to another microfinance bank to open savings, current accounts.

World Bank speaks on real pump price of petrol in Nigeria without subsidy

World Bank speaks on real pump price of petrol in Nigeria without subsidy

Energy

a year ago

World Bank has provided insight into why it believes that the Tinubu-led government has quietly reinstated fuel subsidies in a report titled 'Turning The Corner.

No more N150k: Air Peace, Dana Air, others increase airfares on selected routes ahead of Christmas

No more N150k: Air Peace, Dana Air, others increase airfares on selected routes ahead of Christmas

Industry

a year ago

Nigerian domestic carriers, including Air Peace, Dana Air have adjusted their ticket prices ahead of the holidays, and travelers to the South East are the worst hit.

No more N1K/$: naira rises by over N200 against dollar, nears Tinubu’s govt exchange rate target

No more N1K/$: naira rises by over N200 against dollar, nears Tinubu’s govt exchange rate target

Money

a year ago

Nigerian currency has rebounded in official market after record low, gaining N234.76 against dollar, while black market and P2P rates weaken further.

“Think of what you have”: PZ sends clear message on ‘plans’ to leave Nigeria after over 100 years

“Think of what you have”: PZ sends clear message on ‘plans’ to leave Nigeria after over 100 years

Industry

a year ago

PZ Cussons Nigeria Plc has provided clarification to reports on plans to leave Nigeria after over 100 years amid ongoing move to delist shares from NGX.

“We are trying”: Minister explains why Nigeria keeps struggling to fix electricity challenges

“We are trying”: Minister explains why Nigeria keeps struggling to fix electricity challenges

Energy

a year ago

The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has revealed that a 700MW Zungeru power plant is set to begin operation to supply over 5 million households with electricity.

Full list: OPay, PalmPay react as banks banned 32 financial firms customers from funds transfer

Full list: OPay, PalmPay react as banks banned 32 financial firms customers from funds transfer

Money

a year ago

Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System (NIBSS) has asked banks to remove 32 financial institutions from accessing instant payment (NIP) outward transfer channels.

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