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.

4278 articles published since 20 Sep 2021

Author's articles

Nigerian bank to share N1m, N500k, 250K to customers, gives requirements to benefit

Nigerian bank to share N1m, N500k, 250K to customers, gives requirements to benefit

Money

8 days ago

After cement, Nigerian firm introduces new concrete variant, calls it game-changing innovation

After cement, Nigerian firm introduces new concrete variant, calls it game-changing innovation

Industry

8 days ago

Petrol prices set to increase again, 3 events identified as major causes

Petrol prices set to increase again, 3 events identified as major causes

Energy

8 days ago

Nigerians rejoice as petrol price drops below Ghana, other West African nations

Nigerians rejoice as petrol price drops below Ghana, other West African nations

Energy

8 days ago

Elumelu, Ovia, other top 5 banks’ big bosses pocket billions as stock market rally in 2025

Elumelu, Ovia, other top 5 banks’ big bosses pocket billions as stock market rally in 2025

Capital Market

9 days ago

Diesel price rises to 29.72% in July 2025, 10 states pay more

Diesel price rises to 29.72% in July 2025, 10 states pay more

Energy

9 days ago

CBN offers high OMO rates to attract investors, stabilise naira exchange rate

CBN offers high OMO rates to attract investors, stabilise naira exchange rate

Money

9 days ago

The naira has appreciated slightly in the official market as CBN’s high-yield OMO sales boosted forex inflows, and expert predicts a stronger exchange rate.

After Air Peace, another Nigerian airline announces 15 exciting job vacancies

After Air Peace, another Nigerian airline announces 15 exciting job vacancies

Industry

9 days ago

United Nigeria Airlines has announced job openings across key roles, including station managers, flight dispatchers, engineers invites qualified Nigerians to apply.

Air Peace announces exciting new job vacancies, diploma holders can apply as deadline nears

Air Peace announces exciting new job vacancies, diploma holders can apply as deadline nears

Industry

9 days ago

Nigeria’s largest carrier Air Peace has announced new job vacancies for qualified Nigerians and has released the method of application and also the deadline.

Nigeria stock market rebounds, closes week positive, investors gain N425bn

Nigeria stock market rebounds, closes week positive, investors gain N425bn

Capital Market

11 days ago

The Nigerian Exchange rebounded on Friday, ending four consecutive days of losses as investors gained over N400 billion because of strong rallies in key stocks.

MTN announces service disruption in 3 Nigerian states, releases date, time

MTN announces service disruption in 3 Nigerian states, releases date, time

Technology

11 days ago

MTN, Nigerian biggest telecommunication company has announced that there will be service disruption in three states for a specific period due to repairs.

Nigeria’s foreign reserves rise to highest level in almost 4 years

Nigeria’s foreign reserves rise to highest level in almost 4 years

Money

11 days ago

The Central Bank of Nigeria foreign exchange reserves is on the rise and it is now in four year high giving hope for stronger Nigerian currency in the future.

After 4 days of losses, naira appreciates at official market

After 4 days of losses, naira appreciates at official market

Money

11 days ago

The naira appreciated at the official market, with analysts citing Central Bank of Nigeria interventions, improved dollar liquidity, and rising foreign inflows.

Petrol prices fall, NBS shows 10 cheapest states to buy fuel

Petrol prices fall, NBS shows 10 cheapest states to buy fuel

Economy

11 days ago

The latest price report released by the National Bureau of Statistics has revealed that the price of petrol reduced for the first time in two months in July 2025.

NGX value drops by N2.72trn, insurance, industrial stocks worst hit

NGX value drops by N2.72trn, insurance, industrial stocks worst hit

Money

12 days ago

The Nigerian Exchange closed lower as heavy sell-offs in insurance, industrial, and banking stocks wiped over N2 trillion from the market on Thursday.

Dave Ibemere