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.

4265 articles published since 20 Sep 2021

Author's articles

EFCC speaks on certificate issued to CBEX operator, makes clarification

EFCC speaks on certificate issued to CBEX operator, makes clarification

Money

4 months ago

Another Nigerian company set to list shares on Nigerian stock market

Another Nigerian company set to list shares on Nigerian stock market

Capital Market

4 months ago

Nigerian airline to launch commercial flights from Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Airport

Nigerian airline to launch commercial flights from Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Airport

Economy

4 months ago

Nigeria’s 3rd richest man signs deals to build palm oil refinery, noodles factory, others

Nigeria’s 3rd richest man signs deals to build palm oil refinery, noodles factory, others

Industry

4 months ago

NNPC announces new fuel price for Abuja, Lagos, opens new stations as customers get free petrol

NNPC announces new fuel price for Abuja, Lagos, opens new stations as customers get free petrol

Energy

4 months ago

NNPC new management sets ambitious investment, production targets by 2030

NNPC new management sets ambitious investment, production targets by 2030

Energy

4 months ago

Naira sells above N1,600 per dollar in forex markets

Naira sells above N1,600 per dollar in forex markets

Money

4 months ago

The Central Bank of Nigeria has released the latest naira to dollar, euro, and other currency exchange rates in both the official and unofficial FX markets.

MTN renames fibre broadband, promises to deliver high-speed internet

MTN renames fibre broadband, promises to deliver high-speed internet

Technology

4 months ago

MTN Nigeria has decided to rebrand its Fibre Broadband name to Fibre X and has promised to deliver high-speed, reliable internet to homes and businesses.

New exchange rate as naira crashes against US dollar in official market

New exchange rate as naira crashes against US dollar in official market

Money

4 months ago

The value of the Nigerian currency has appreciated against the United States Dollar in the official foreign exchange markets amid pressure from lower oil prices.

MRS, Ardova and others set new pump prices nationwide

MRS, Ardova and others set new pump prices nationwide

Energy

4 months ago

Dangote Petroleum Refinery has slashed its petrol prices, triggering new pump rates at various filling stations operated by Ardova (AP), MRS, and Heyden.

DisCo alerts customers on date, time recharging prepaid meters will not work

DisCo alerts customers on date, time recharging prepaid meters will not work

Energy

4 months ago

Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC) has advised electricity consumers within its service areas using prepaid meters to recharge before April 22.

Fuel to sell below N900 at six filling stations as Dangote Refinery Names New Partner

Fuel to sell below N900 at six filling stations as Dangote Refinery Names New Partner

Energy

4 months ago

Dangote Refinery has welcomed a new partner, joining MRS Nigeria, Ardova PLC, Heyden, and Optima Energy in selling petrol at prices lower than the NNPC’s rate.

Access, UBA, Zenith, GTB, other banks to shut branches nationwide for 2 days, give reasons

Access, UBA, Zenith, GTB, other banks to shut branches nationwide for 2 days, give reasons

Money

4 months ago

Access Bank and other financial institutions will be closing their branches nationwide in compliance with the Federal Government’s Easter public holiday.

Naira recovers, closes strong against US dollar in official market

Naira recovers, closes strong against US dollar in official market

Money

4 months ago

The value of Nigerian currency the naira has recorded a mixed performance, appreciating against the dollar and falling to the pound and euro in official market.

Full list: Dangote crashes fuel price, six filling stations to sell N20 below NNPC’s new rate

Full list: Dangote crashes fuel price, six filling stations to sell N20 below NNPC’s new rate

Energy

4 months ago

Dangote Petroleum Refinery has decided to slash the fuel price for marketers and has instructed its retail partners to drop fuel prices below N900 per litre.

Dave Ibemere