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

Zenith, Access react to CBN’s temporary suspension of dividend payments, bonuses, make promises

Zenith, Access react to CBN’s temporary suspension of dividend payments, bonuses, make promises

Money

4 months ago

GTB, other banks change USSD service billing method

GTB, other banks change USSD service billing method

Money

4 months ago

CBN announces temporary rules for selected banks, stops dividends, bonus payments

CBN announces temporary rules for selected banks, stops dividends, bonus payments

Money

4 months ago

Experts share likely cause of Air India crash as pilot’s last words surface

Experts share likely cause of Air India crash as pilot’s last words surface

Industry

4 months ago

10 depot owners increase petrol prices by N80, Dangote’s refinery offers cheaper rate

10 depot owners increase petrol prices by N80, Dangote’s refinery offers cheaper rate

Energy

4 months ago

PENGASSAN gives actual price filling stations should sell petrol in Nigeria

PENGASSAN gives actual price filling stations should sell petrol in Nigeria

Energy

4 months ago

CBN announces new exchange rates as dollar crashes below N1,600 in all markets, reserves decline

CBN announces new exchange rates as dollar crashes below N1,600 in all markets, reserves decline

Money

4 months ago

Bureau de Change operators and the Central Bank of Nigeria have revealed that the value of the naira has improved against the US dollar, British pound and euro.

Dangote refinery announces fuel bonanza, shakes up Nigeria’s downstream petroleum sector

Dangote refinery announces fuel bonanza, shakes up Nigeria’s downstream petroleum sector

Energy

4 months ago

The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has made significant changes to Nigeria’s downstream sector as it announces the free and direct distribution of fuel.

Igosave hails Festus Keyamo as true son of Delta after Warri airport revival

Igosave hails Festus Keyamo as true son of Delta after Warri airport revival

Industry

4 months ago

Popular comedian Igosave has praised Aviation Minister Festus Keyamo for revamping Warri Airport, calling it a bold move that will boost Delta State’s economy.

Investors lose over N107bn in hours as Nigerian stock market starts new week on a negative note

Investors lose over N107bn in hours as Nigerian stock market starts new week on a negative note

Capital Market

4 months ago

The Nigerian stock market recorded poor performance on Monday due to the banking index following the CBN announcement on the forbearance dividend rule.

List of countries buying Nigerian goods as exports hit over N20 trillion

List of countries buying Nigerian goods as exports hit over N20 trillion

Economy

4 months ago

The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has provided a detailed breakdown of how Nigeria traded with the world, who is the biggest customers and products.

Final call: Electricity company announces deadline for free prepaid meters, shares link to apply

Final call: Electricity company announces deadline for free prepaid meters, shares link to apply

Energy

4 months ago

Ikeja Electric Plc has invited residents within its service area to apply for free prepaid meters under the Meter Asset Financing scheme, which closes in a few days.

PETROAN raises alarm over Dangote refinery’s fuel distribution plans, lists negative impact

PETROAN raises alarm over Dangote refinery’s fuel distribution plans, lists negative impact

Energy

4 months ago

The Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association of Nigeria (PETROAN) has reacted to the fuel distribution plans by Dangote Petroleum Refinery.

Another billionaire becomes world’s 2nd richest man as Jeff Bezos drops to 4th, Dangote ranks high

Another billionaire becomes world’s 2nd richest man as Jeff Bezos drops to 4th, Dangote ranks high

Money

4 months ago

Amazon’s Jeff Bezos has lost his title as the world’s second-richest man to another American billionaire, while Elon Musk remains the richest man alive.

Again, CBN slashes exchange rate to clear goods at ports, airports from Monday

Again, CBN slashes exchange rate to clear goods at ports, airports from Monday

Money

4 months ago

The Customs rate to clear goods at ports and airports has been adjusted again by the Central Bank of Nigeria and it is good news for importers from Monday.

Dave Ibemere