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.

4550 articles published since 20 Sep 2021

Author's articles

Excitement as another refinery is set to begin operation in Nigeria

Excitement as another refinery is set to begin operation in Nigeria

Business and Economy

4 months ago

PetroleumPrice.ng: Nigerian tech start-up offering real-time fuel pricing

PetroleumPrice.ng: Nigerian tech start-up offering real-time fuel pricing

Energy

4 months ago

Nigeria stock market rises by over N1trn in one week

Nigeria stock market rises by over N1trn in one week

Capital Market

4 months ago

Traders quote new exchange rate as US dollar crashes by N48

Traders quote new exchange rate as US dollar crashes by N48

Money

4 months ago

SEC warns Nigerians against another investing platform, calls it Ponzi scheme

SEC warns Nigerians against another investing platform, calls it Ponzi scheme

Capital Market

4 months ago

4 filling stations reduce petrol price below NNPC’s rate

4 filling stations reduce petrol price below NNPC’s rate

Energy

4 months ago

Another Nigerian airline announces job vacancies, OND holders can apply

Another Nigerian airline announces job vacancies, OND holders can apply

Industry

4 months ago

United Nigeria Airlines has announced multiple job openings and is inviting qualified candidates to apply for technical and administrative roles.

Investors take profit as stock market value dips by over N300bn

Investors take profit as stock market value dips by over N300bn

Capital Market

4 months ago

Nigeria’s stock market closed trading on Thursday in the red, as major losses in companies like Thomas Wyatt Nigeria, NAHCO dragged the market lower.

10 cheapest, most expensive states to buy cooking gas in Nigeria

10 cheapest, most expensive states to buy cooking gas in Nigeria

Energy

4 months ago

The National Bureau of Statistics has announced an increase in the cost of refilling cooking gas nationwide, showing states with the highest and lowest prices.

Naira appreciates again as dollar value drops further in official market

Naira appreciates again as dollar value drops further in official market

Money

4 months ago

The value of the Nigerian currency has appreciated against the United States dollar after President Donald Trump commented on replacing the Federal Reserve boss.

NNPC launches new app to buy fuel, increases pump price by N10

NNPC launches new app to buy fuel, increases pump price by N10

Energy

4 months ago

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited has announced a new app as it makes changes to fuel prices days after earlier announcement.

CBN unveils new plan for Nigeria’s foreign reserves, aims to reduce dollar dominance

CBN unveils new plan for Nigeria’s foreign reserves, aims to reduce dollar dominance

Money

4 months ago

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced intention to diversify Nigeria foreign reserves reducing dollar dominance and believes it will be a game changer.

Dangote Sugar leads top 5 gainers as Nigerian stock market hits new high

Dangote Sugar leads top 5 gainers as Nigerian stock market hits new high

Capital Market

4 months ago

The Nigerian stock market has recorded another positive performance as Oando, Dangote Sugar Refinery, CWG, and other major gainers helped investors make money.

CBN releases latest exchange rates as US dollar crashes to 3-year low

CBN releases latest exchange rates as US dollar crashes to 3-year low

Money

4 months ago

The Central Bank of Nigeria has revealed that the value of the naira has improved against the US dollar, pound and other currencies in the official exchange market.

FG invites Nigerians to apply for N50k for their business, releases link

FG invites Nigerians to apply for N50k for their business, releases link

Economy

4 months ago

The federal government, through the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) has announced a plan to disburse N50,000 to small businesses.

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