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.

4753 articles published since 20 Sep 2021

Author's articles

Another Nigerian airline set to commence international flights in 2026

Another Nigerian airline set to commence international flights in 2026

Industry

13 days ago

Senate confirms CBN exchange rate for 2026, cuts oil price projection

Senate confirms CBN exchange rate for 2026, cuts oil price projection

Economy

13 days ago

Dollar gains as naira weakens at official, black market

Dollar gains as naira weakens at official, black market

Money

13 days ago

Equities market sustains bullish trend on Wednesday as investors gain N245 billion

Equities market sustains bullish trend on Wednesday as investors gain N245 billion

Capital Market

14 days ago

CBN shares 6 steps on how Nigerians can escalate unresolved bank complaints

CBN shares 6 steps on how Nigerians can escalate unresolved bank complaints

Money

14 days ago

Elon Musk's net worth rises to highest level ever, 2 Nigerians climb billionaire list

Elon Musk's net worth rises to highest level ever, 2 Nigerians climb billionaire list

Money

14 days ago

Depots announce new petrol prices after Dangote's rate cut

Depots announce new petrol prices after Dangote's rate cut

Energy

14 days ago

Petrol prices at private depots across Nigeria are dropping following a recent adjustment announced by the Dangote Group to ease Christmas travel.

NMDPRA CEO Farouk breaks silence as Dangote drags him to ICPC

NMDPRA CEO Farouk breaks silence as Dangote drags him to ICPC

Industry

14 days ago

Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority chief is under the lime light after Aliko Dangote made several allegations and draggd him to ICPC.

Nigerian banks to restrict customers' accounts without tax ID or NIN from January 1, 2026

Nigerian banks to restrict customers' accounts without tax ID or NIN from January 1, 2026

Money

15 days ago

Bank will restrict transactions on accounts without a Tax Identification Number (TIN) or National Identity Number (NIN) starting January 1, 2026.

Motorcycle, tricycles on offer as FG announces plan to empower 10,000 women nationwide

Motorcycle, tricycles on offer as FG announces plan to empower 10,000 women nationwide

Economy

15 days ago

CREDICORP has launched the 10,000 Women in Mobility programme to provide vehicles, tricycles, and motorcycles, empowering women nationwide in transportation.

Relief for travellers as 6 airlines offer lower airfares

Relief for travellers as 6 airlines offer lower airfares

Industry

15 days ago

State-owned airlines are lowering fares on secondary routes, increasing competition, expanding travel options, and giving relief to Nigerian passengers.

Olamide Olajide: The founder who believes every handcrafted shoe tells a story

Olamide Olajide: The founder who believes every handcrafted shoe tells a story

Industry

15 days ago

Shoeniverse Leathers, founded by Olamide Olajide, transforms handcrafted shoes and leather accessories into symbols of pride while empowering young artisans.

Dangote fights NMDPRA CEO Farouk Ahmed, alleges N7bn spent on children’s education in 4 years

Dangote fights NMDPRA CEO Farouk Ahmed, alleges N7bn spent on children’s education in 4 years

Energy

15 days ago

Aliko Dangote accuses NMDPRA CEO Farouk Ahmed of enabling cheap fuel imports, undermining local refining, and spending $5 million on his children's education.

Excitement as NNPC slashes petrol price in Abuja, Lagos, other states after Dangote cut

Excitement as NNPC slashes petrol price in Abuja, Lagos, other states after Dangote cut

Energy

16 days ago

The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) Limited cut petrol prices after Dangote slashed gantry and retail rates, easing costs for motorists.

Meet Zannytecture: Nigerian startup transforming waste into treasures

Meet Zannytecture: Nigerian startup transforming waste into treasures

Economy

16 days ago

Nigerian startup zannytecture is transforming tyres and plastic bottles into eco-friendly furniture and empowering communities through skills training.

Dave Ibemere