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.

4539 articles published since 20 Sep 2021

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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

2 Nigerian banks to become one, Obasanjo, 4 other directors to pocket bulk of N37bn payout

2 Nigerian banks to become one, Obasanjo, 4 other directors to pocket bulk of N37bn payout

Money

2 months ago

5 companies' stocks performance cause market new dip on Wednesday

5 companies' stocks performance cause market new dip on Wednesday

Capital Market

2 months ago

Banks, including Access, UBA, Zenith, GTB to close branches for 24 hours

Banks, including Access, UBA, Zenith, GTB to close branches for 24 hours

Money

2 months ago

Naira/USD: New exchange rates in official, black markets

Naira/USD: New exchange rates in official, black markets

Money

2 months ago

Depots slash petrol prices as Dangote Refinery sells to US

Depots slash petrol prices as Dangote Refinery sells to US

Energy

2 months ago

Fact check: 5 Nigerian pastors not among world’s 10 richest, Forbes, Church Council finally speak

Fact check: 5 Nigerian pastors not among world’s 10 richest, Forbes, Church Council finally speak

Money

2 months ago

Following viral claims that five Nigerians are among the world’s richest pastors, Legit.ng contacted Forbes and the World Council of Churches for verification.

FG launches new credit scheme, invites youths to borrow up to N5m in minutes

FG launches new credit scheme, invites youths to borrow up to N5m in minutes

Money

2 months ago

The federal government, through the Nigerian Consumer Credit Corporation, has introduced a new initiative to help youths secure loans of up to N5 million easily.

NIPOST announces compulsory N122k charges for shipments to US

NIPOST announces compulsory N122k charges for shipments to US

Maritime

2 months ago

The Nigerian Postal Service HAS announced that Nigerians must now pay a compulsory $80 duty on all non-document shipments to the United States of America.

Filling stations announce new CNG pump prices closer to petrol cost

Filling stations announce new CNG pump prices closer to petrol cost

Energy

2 months ago

Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) pump prices have surged to as high as N500 per SCM, narrowing cost advantages over petrol despite government expansion plans.

New exchange rate as dollar crashes to six-month low against naira

New exchange rate as dollar crashes to six-month low against naira

Money

2 months ago

The Nigerian currency has reached a six-month high, driven by non-bank corporate inflows and stronger Central Bank reserves, with expectations for more.

NGX opens September on a low led by banks, industrial, oil & gas stocks dip market

NGX opens September on a low led by banks, industrial, oil & gas stocks dip market

Capital Market

2 months ago

The Nigerian stock market opened September with a 0.41% loss, extending its four-day losing streak as profit-taking hit banks, industrial, and oil stocks.

MTN to give Nigerians N5m, N10m, daily cash prizes, lists requirements

MTN to give Nigerians N5m, N10m, daily cash prizes, lists requirements

Technology

2 months ago

MTN Nigeria has awarded over N500 million to more 3,000 customers in its ongoing Mega Billion Promo, offering life-changing prizes and daily jackpots.

Nigerian bank shuts down, updates social media accounts to new name

Nigerian bank shuts down, updates social media accounts to new name

Money

2 months ago

Titan Trust Bank has ceased operations after merging with Union Bank following approval from the Central Bank of Nigeria, with all customer accounts now transferred.

Petrol consumption drops as NNPC, other filling stations announce new prices

Petrol consumption drops as NNPC, other filling stations announce new prices

Energy

2 months ago

Official data show Nigeria’s petrol consumption dropped 28% in two years as pump prices surged above N800, forcing motorists toward cheaper alternatives like CNG.

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