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.

4538 articles published since 20 Sep 2021

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Dangote finally speaks on reported plans to stop petrol production for 3 months

Dangote finally speaks on reported plans to stop petrol production for 3 months

Energy

a month ago

Tankers strike: FG invites NUPENG-Dangote for a meeting

Tankers strike: FG invites NUPENG-Dangote for a meeting

Energy

a month ago

Data shows 10 cheapest states to buy cooking gas in Nigeria

Data shows 10 cheapest states to buy cooking gas in Nigeria

Business and Economy

a month ago

FG approves duty-free imports for goods below $300 value

FG approves duty-free imports for goods below $300 value

Maritime

a month ago

Nigerian women get N50,000 from Oluremi Tinubu, Elumelu

Nigerian women get N50,000 from Oluremi Tinubu, Elumelu

Money

a month ago

New exchange rate: CBN liquidity push crashes dollar again

New exchange rate: CBN liquidity push crashes dollar again

Money

a month ago

Naira exchange rate jumps to highest level in six months on rising external reserves

Naira exchange rate jumps to highest level in six months on rising external reserves

Money

a month ago

The naira climbed to a six-month high of N1,514.86 per dollar in the official market, supported by stronger reserves, liquidity, and forex inflows.

Zenith Bank set to open branches in another African country

Zenith Bank set to open branches in another African country

Money

2 months ago

Zenith Bank Plc, Nigeria’s second-largest lender, has planned aggressive African expansion starting with Ivory Coast and Cameroon, after raising N350.5 billion.

Nigerian bank invites students to apply for its scholarship, deadline nears

Nigerian bank invites students to apply for its scholarship, deadline nears

Money

2 months ago

Stanbic IBTC has announced the launch of its 2024/2025 university scholarship for UTME candidates admitted into Nigerian universities, state or federal.

Oil company announces job vacancies for Nigerians, lists requirements for each role

Oil company announces job vacancies for Nigerians, lists requirements for each role

Energy

2 months ago

TotalEnergies EP Nigeria Limited is now accepting applications from qualified Nigerians for multiple job openings for technical and non-technical roles.

Nigerian stock market reverses 5-day losing streak as investors gain over N500bn on Thursday

Nigerian stock market reverses 5-day losing streak as investors gain over N500bn on Thursday

Capital Market

2 months ago

The Nigerian stock market reversed its consecutive days of losses on Thursday as investors gained N520 billion as 41 stocks advanced, 12 stocks declining.

Dealers increase kerosene prices by 24.09%, residents of 10 states pay more

Dealers increase kerosene prices by 24.09%, residents of 10 states pay more

Economy

2 months ago

New NBS data shows kerosene prices rose month-on-month and year-on-year in July 2025, with Delta, Edo, and Rivers recording the highest litre prices.

Nigerian bank announces service disruption, advises customers ahead of public holiday

Nigerian bank announces service disruption, advises customers ahead of public holiday

Money

2 months ago

First Bank has sent a message to customers, apologising for service disruptions and assuring them it is working with partners to restore services quickly.

NNPC reduces fuel prices ahead of public holiday on Friday

NNPC reduces fuel prices ahead of public holiday on Friday

Energy

2 months ago

Some NNPC filling stations in Lagos have reduced petrol prices ahead of the Eid-ul-Mawlid holiday declared for Friday, as Dangote’s distribution was delayed.

New competition for Dangote as another refinery begins fuel production after 50 years

New competition for Dangote as another refinery begins fuel production after 50 years

Energy

2 months ago

Angola’s Cabinda refinery, the first built since independence, will begin producing 30,000 barrels daily in 2025, adding competition for Dangote’s refinery.

Dave Ibemere