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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.

5512 articles published since 20 Sep 2021

Author's articles

Expert explains why cooking gas is expensive despite FG’s special efforts to crash prices

Expert explains why cooking gas is expensive despite FG’s special efforts to crash prices

Money

2 years ago

Data shows naira depreciation increased Nigerian government's revenue by over N1 trillion

Data shows naira depreciation increased Nigerian government's revenue by over N1 trillion

Money

2 years ago

FG announces plan to sell five power plants located in Kogi, 4 other states for $1Bn

FG announces plan to sell five power plants located in Kogi, 4 other states for $1Bn

Energy

2 years ago

NERC gives order to Ikeja Electric, AEDC others to supply over 700,000 meters to Nigerians

NERC gives order to Ikeja Electric, AEDC others to supply over 700,000 meters to Nigerians

Energy

2 years ago

Nigerian billionaire Arthur Eze to become richer after securing oil deal in Uganda, details emerge

Nigerian billionaire Arthur Eze to become richer after securing oil deal in Uganda, details emerge

Energy

2 years ago

Elon Musk’s Tesla robot malfunction, attacks engineer at factory

Elon Musk’s Tesla robot malfunction, attacks engineer at factory

Technology

2 years ago

Naira and inflation in spotlight as CBN releases monetary policy meeting calendar for 2024

Naira and inflation in spotlight as CBN releases monetary policy meeting calendar for 2024

Business and Economy

2 years ago

The Central Bank of Nigeria has announced the meeting date for its Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) in Abuja amid rising inflation and naira depreciation.

Aliko Dangote makes over N760bn in hours as his cement company sets new record

Aliko Dangote makes over N760bn in hours as his cement company sets new record

Money

2 years ago

Aliko Dangote is now very close to returning to the list of top 100 richest men in the world after making over N760 billion in the last 24 hours.

After Dangote, Nigeria’s oldest refinery begins operation, video shows workers jubilating

After Dangote, Nigeria’s oldest refinery begins operation, video shows workers jubilating

Energy

2 years ago

A video of workers jubilating at the Port Harcourt refinery has raised hopes that Nigeria’s push for a self-sufficient refinery sector is now achievable.

Federal government reacts to Shell’s decision to sell its offshore assets for over $1bn

Federal government reacts to Shell’s decision to sell its offshore assets for over $1bn

Economy

2 years ago

The Federal Government of Nigeria has reacted to the decision by Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria to sell its offshore assets to a consortium.

Maersk Edirne: Lekki deep seaport receives largest container vessel

Maersk Edirne: Lekki deep seaport receives largest container vessel

Economy

2 years ago

The Lekki Deep Seaport has once again received the biggest container vessel in Nigeria, and another one is scheduled to arrive in the coming weeks.

MTN, Airtel, Glo, other telcos spent over N429 billion on diesel as one litre rises by 291% in 2023

MTN, Airtel, Glo, other telcos spent over N429 billion on diesel as one litre rises by 291% in 2023

Energy

2 years ago

Nigeria's telecom players, including MTN, Glo, and Airtel, and others, are seeking a review of tariffs amid the rising cost of diesel used to generate power.

Kano, Lagos among 10 states with cheapest petrol prices in Nigeria

Kano, Lagos among 10 states with cheapest petrol prices in Nigeria

Economy

2 years ago

The National Bureau of Statistics has released new data revealing the list of Nigerian states with the lowest petrol prices in the country, led by Kano state.

NBS report shows kerosene price increased by 23.33% in 12 months, worse in 3 states

NBS report shows kerosene price increased by 23.33% in 12 months, worse in 3 states

Energy

2 years ago

The National Bureau of Statistics has revealed the list of states zones with the highest Kerosene prices as frustrated Nigerians pay more to prepare meals.

No more N817/ltr: Sokoto leads list of 10 most expensive states to buy diesel in Nigeria

No more N817/ltr: Sokoto leads list of 10 most expensive states to buy diesel in Nigeria

Energy

2 years ago

Nigerians and companies were forced to pay more to power their factories and cars as the cost of diesel rises again while the market awaits Dangote's products.

Dave Ibemere