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.

4520 articles published since 20 Sep 2021

Author's articles

Another refinery set to be built in Nigeria “we are not waiting for 2060”

Another refinery set to be built in Nigeria “we are not waiting for 2060”

Economy

11 days ago

Nigeria's fiscal deficit widens as FG spends more than revenue

Nigeria's fiscal deficit widens as FG spends more than revenue

Economy

12 days ago

Forex gap closes as speculations decline, reserves hit $43bn

Forex gap closes as speculations decline, reserves hit $43bn

Money

12 days ago

FG set to make naira stronger as expert predicts new exchange rate

FG set to make naira stronger as expert predicts new exchange rate

Money

12 days ago

MultiChoice's new owner rolls out more content options for DStv, GOtv subscribers

MultiChoice's new owner rolls out more content options for DStv, GOtv subscribers

Industry

12 days ago

Good news: Retailers announce new price for cooking gas, N1,000 cheaper

Good news: Retailers announce new price for cooking gas, N1,000 cheaper

Industry

12 days ago

NGX ASI gains 1.35% as stock market ends week higher

NGX ASI gains 1.35% as stock market ends week higher

Money

13 days ago

Investors closed the week with more money as the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) improved both the All-Share Index and overall market capitalisation performance.

Expert explains economic, investment implications of Tinubu’s presidential pardon

Expert explains economic, investment implications of Tinubu’s presidential pardon

Economy

13 days ago

The Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise has warned that President Tinubu’s recent pardon of convicted offenders could undermine investor confidence.

Arik Air, United Airlines, Max Air, Rano Air, others slash airfares

Arik Air, United Airlines, Max Air, Rano Air, others slash airfares

Industry

13 days ago

Nigerian airlines have made adjustments to their airfares, a surprising move given the holiday season, but there are expectations it will change as Christmas nears.

New exchange rate to clear goods at port, airport as naira crashes against US dollar

New exchange rate to clear goods at port, airport as naira crashes against US dollar

Money

13 days ago

The CBN has raised the customs duty rate, increasing importers’ clearing costs following renewed naira depreciation across official and parallel markets.

Dangote increases petrol prices by N61 as bulk sales resume

Dangote increases petrol prices by N61 as bulk sales resume

Energy

14 days ago

Dangote Refinery has resumed bulk petrol sales and has also adjusted its gantry price for oil marketers, higher than several private depots’ rates

Investors gain N395bn on Friday as stock market closes positive note

Investors gain N395bn on Friday as stock market closes positive note

Capital Market

15 days ago

On Friday, Investors gained N395 billion as the Nigerian Stock market closed the week higher, driven by strong performances from BUA Foods, NAHCO.

IMF names 5 countries as Africa’s fastest-growing economies, Nigeria missing

IMF names 5 countries as Africa’s fastest-growing economies, Nigeria missing

Money

15 days ago

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) excluded Nigeria from Africa’s fastest-growing economies list, naming five countries for their strong reforms.

Tinubu set to borrow another $2.3bn via Eurobond, presidency explains decision

Tinubu set to borrow another $2.3bn via Eurobond, presidency explains decision

Money

15 days ago

The FG has confirmed plans to issue about $2.25 billion in Eurobonds Special Adviser to the President on Finance and the Economy has provided a reason.

Forex dealers reduce exchange rate for British pound below N2,000

Forex dealers reduce exchange rate for British pound below N2,000

Money

15 days ago

The Central Bank of Nigeria has revealed that the naira has strengthened against the Pound Sterling in both the official and unofficial foreign exchange markets.

Dave Ibemere