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)

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.

3880 articles published since 20 Sep 2021

Author's articles

Some filling stations sell fuel above N1,000 per litre, marketers give reasons

Some filling stations sell fuel above N1,000 per litre, marketers give reasons

Energy

4 months ago

UK government releases list of companies approved to sponsor work visa in 2025

UK government releases list of companies approved to sponsor work visa in 2025

Industry

4 months ago

Price of Nigeria’s crude oil grades rises in international market

Price of Nigeria’s crude oil grades rises in international market

Economy

4 months ago

Again, naira depreciates against US dollar in forex markets

Again, naira depreciates against US dollar in forex markets

Money

4 months ago

Big boost for naira as Nigeria’s foreign reserves rise to 4-year high

Big boost for naira as Nigeria’s foreign reserves rise to 4-year high

Money

4 months ago

Customs releases new update on recruitment, research explains Nigerians' high interest in govt job

Customs releases new update on recruitment, research explains Nigerians' high in...

Economy

4 months ago

Nigerians rank high among top 10 African migrant communities with highest income in US

Nigerians rank high among top 10 African migrant communities with highest income in US

Economy

4 months ago

Nigerians living in the United States of America have been ranked high among African migrant communities that are thriving financially in the United States.

New exchange rate: CBN’s new policy helps naira’s value rise by over N100

New exchange rate: CBN’s new policy helps naira’s value rise by over N100

Money

4 months ago

Launching the Electronic Foreign Exchange Matching System (EFEMS) by the Central Bank of Nigeria has helped the naira in the foreign exchange market.

New exchange rate as naira falls against US dollar, pound, euro in official, black markets

New exchange rate as naira falls against US dollar, pound, euro in official, black markets

Money

4 months ago

The naira's value in the official and unofficial foreign exchange markets dropped on Monday against the United States Dollar, British Pounds and the euro.

Airtel CEO urges Nigerian Govt to approve call and data tariff hike, gives reasons

Airtel CEO urges Nigerian Govt to approve call and data tariff hike, gives reasons

Technology

4 months ago

Airtel CEO has joined MTN CEO to call on the Nigerian Communications Commission to approve adjustments of call and data tariff, citing rising operational costs.

Apply now: Tony Elumelu Foundation opens application for 2025 entrepreneurship programme

Apply now: Tony Elumelu Foundation opens application for 2025 entrepreneurship programme

Money

4 months ago

The Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF) is now accepting applications from young African entrepreneurs for a chance to get world class training and funding.

MRS filling station confirms new fuel price as NNPC, others make pump adjustments

MRS filling station confirms new fuel price as NNPC, others make pump adjustments

Energy

4 months ago

Filling stations continue to maintain the fuel price slash announced during the yuletide by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited and Dangote Refinery.

Finland announces new salary requirement to apply for residency permit for Nigerians, others

Finland announces new salary requirement to apply for residency permit for Nigerians, others

Industry

4 months ago

Finland, one of the most south-after countries for studies and settlements by Nigerians, has announced new salary requirements for Nigerians and other foreigners.

Lagos govt launches new tourism initiative to boost state’s GDP

Lagos govt launches new tourism initiative to boost state’s GDP

Economy

4 months ago

The Lagos State government has launched a new initiative to attract Nigerians from the diaspora and lovers of Lagos to boost the state's Gross Domestic Product.

FG set to serve as loan guarantor for Nigerians, details emerge

FG set to serve as loan guarantor for Nigerians, details emerge

Money

4 months ago

The administration of President Bola Tinubu will launch the National Credit Guarantee System (NCGS)for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs).

Dave Ibemere