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

New customs exchange rate as dollar crashes against naira

New customs exchange rate as dollar crashes against naira

Money

4 months ago

Founder urges edtech sector to embrace African languages innovation

Founder urges edtech sector to embrace African languages innovation

Technology

4 months ago

Dangote announces new petrol price, filling stations set to adjust pumps

Dangote announces new petrol price, filling stations set to adjust pumps

Energy

4 months ago

Depot owners turn to Dangote refinery to buy petrol as price changes again

Depot owners turn to Dangote refinery to buy petrol as price changes again

Energy

4 months ago

10 states in Nigeria with highest food inflation rate

10 states in Nigeria with highest food inflation rate

Economy

4 months ago

Air India announces double compensation for victims’ families, shares how much each will get

Air India announces double compensation for victims’ families, shares how much each will get

Industry

4 months ago

Dangote refinery releases 10 benefits of free distribution of petrol

Dangote refinery releases 10 benefits of free distribution of petrol

Energy

4 months ago

The Dangote Refinery has outlined the benefits of its plan to distribute fuel nationwide for free and has purchased 4,000 new CNG-powered tankers for the initiative

New exchange rates for naira against pound, euro, USD as oil prices rise above $75 budget benchmark

New exchange rates for naira against pound, euro, USD as oil prices rise above $75 budget benchmark

Money

4 months ago

The Central Bank of Nigeria will now have more dollars flowing in to defend the Nigerian currency as oil prices rally above the budget benchmark of $75.

New fuel prices emerge at filling stations as Dangote pauses petrol sales

New fuel prices emerge at filling stations as Dangote pauses petrol sales

Energy

4 months ago

The pump prices for Premium Motor Spirit, aka petrol, was adjusted again by filling stations in June 2025 as Dangote Refinery reportedly halted sales.

Nigerian stock market gains as Zenith, Access, FBN make promises to shareholders

Nigerian stock market gains as Zenith, Access, FBN make promises to shareholders

Capital Market

4 months ago

Nigeria's stock market recorded a strong performance as investors made over N600 billion after four hours of trading, as banking index bounced back.

China to remove tariffs on Nigerian goods, other African countries

China to remove tariffs on Nigerian goods, other African countries

Economy

4 months ago

The Chinese government has announced plans to remove tariffs on goods from Nigeria and 52 other African nations, and Nigeria can benefit from improved manufacturing.

US resumes student visa processing for Nigerians, others with new requirement

US resumes student visa processing for Nigerians, others with new requirement

Industry

4 months ago

The US Department of State has announced that visa processing and applications will resume and has introduced new compulsory requirements for all applicants.

6 filling stations announce new petrol prices below NNPC's rate

6 filling stations announce new petrol prices below NNPC's rate

Energy

4 months ago

Price competition continues as Dangote Refinery retail partners have announced a lower petrol price compared to what is offered at NNPC Limited stations.

Another telecom launches in Nigeria with 0724 phone number, plans to sell minutes, not airtime

Another telecom launches in Nigeria with 0724 phone number, plans to sell minutes, not airtime

Technology

4 months ago

Lebara Nigeria, a subsidiary of the London-based Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) has announced plans to begin offering call and data services to Nigerians.

Dealers quote new cost for 50kg bag as cement price in Nigeria rises

Dealers quote new cost for 50kg bag as cement price in Nigeria rises

Industry

4 months ago

The price of cement in Nigeria has risen once again, this time to the highest level in 2025, raising concern among builders over rising cost of construction.

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