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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.

5492 articles published since 20 Sep 2021

Author's articles

CBN clarifies instructions on foreign exchange manual, gives order

CBN clarifies instructions on foreign exchange manual, gives order

Money

a year ago

Pharmacists give new price of essential drugs after two companies leave Nigeria

Pharmacists give new price of essential drugs after two companies leave Nigeria

Industry

a year ago

Dealers adjust prices for cooking gas again, marketers give reasons

Dealers adjust prices for cooking gas again, marketers give reasons

Energy

a year ago

“I spent N74k to fill my car tank”: Man cries out as filling station adjusts petrol pumps again

“I spent N74k to fill my car tank”: Man cries out as filling station adjusts petrol pumps again

Energy

a year ago

CBN breaks silence on investigation into Nigerian bank over extortion rumours

CBN breaks silence on investigation into Nigerian bank over extortion rumours

Money

a year ago

NNPC speaks on damage after explosion at Ikeja filling station, reassures Nigerians

NNPC speaks on damage after explosion at Ikeja filling station, reassures Nigerians

Energy

a year ago

New petrol prices at filling stations as marketers set date scarcity will end

New petrol prices at filling stations as marketers set date scarcity will end

Energy

a year ago

The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) has promised to end current fuel scarcity across the country as filling stations adjust prices.

Prophet Samuel calls on Southeast leaders to unite for Igbo interests, economic growth

Prophet Samuel calls on Southeast leaders to unite for Igbo interests, economic growth

Economy

a year ago

Prophet Ikechukwu Samuel urges South-East leaders to unite, emphasizing the importance of solidarity and collective effort for the future of the Igbo community.

Workers at Nigeria’s 3rd biggest refinery announce date for protest, list demands

Workers at Nigeria’s 3rd biggest refinery announce date for protest, list demands

Industry

a year ago

The staff at Warri Refinery are planning a protest to address working conditions, inadequate pay, and insufficient benefits, and also NNPC age limit for new hires.

Naira reacts CBN sells cheap dollars to Nigerians through 26 banks

Naira reacts CBN sells cheap dollars to Nigerians through 26 banks

Money

a year ago

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has auctioned $876 million to 26 banks as it aimed to boost Foreign exchange liquidity, with $313.69 million in bids disqualified.

Nigeria’s 4 richest men climb world billionaire ranking as their wealth grows

Nigeria’s 4 richest men climb world billionaire ranking as their wealth grows

Money

a year ago

Nigeria's leading industrialist, Aliko Dangote, alongside other prominent business tycoons, witnessed a substantial increase in their net worth over just 24 hours.

FG approves another price increase for prepaid meters, DisCo releases full breakdown

FG approves another price increase for prepaid meters, DisCo releases full breakdown

Energy

a year ago

Nigerians looking to apply for a single-phase or three-phase prepaid meter will pay 5% more than the previous rate last month as another increase is approved.

Boost for naira as CBN takes another decision to crash dollar exchange rate

Boost for naira as CBN takes another decision to crash dollar exchange rate

Money

a year ago

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) will be interested in the foreign exchange markets by selling dollars at a retail auction, responding to rising forex demand.

CBN approves merger of two Nigerian banks, offers financial support

CBN approves merger of two Nigerian banks, offers financial support

Money

a year ago

The Central Bank of Nigeria has approved the merger of two Nigerian commercial banks, Providus Bank and Unity Bank, amid ongoing recapitalization efforts.

New cement price helps Dangote, BUA, Lafarge record over N2trn revenue in six months

New cement price helps Dangote, BUA, Lafarge record over N2trn revenue in six months

Industry

a year ago

Nigeria's top cement producers, including Dangote, Lafarge, and BUA, have increased sales following recent hikes of bags of cement to between N9,000 and N13,000.

Dave Ibemere