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.

4553 articles published since 20 Sep 2021

Author's articles

Fuel stations close up as Dangote, marketers change petrol prices

Fuel stations close up as Dangote, marketers change petrol prices

Energy

5 months ago

Innoson Motors CEO confirms price of cheapest car on sale, Nigerians react

Innoson Motors CEO confirms price of cheapest car on sale, Nigerians react

Industry

5 months ago

Tinubu in full support as another bank set to begin operation in Nigeria, location, date confirmed

Tinubu in full support as another bank set to begin operation in Nigeria, location, date confirmed

Energy

5 months ago

Again, Dangote reduces petrol prices, filling stations expected to adjust pump price

Again, Dangote reduces petrol prices, filling stations expected to adjust pump price

Energy

5 months ago

Chevron announces internship opportunity for Nigerians, shares application link

Chevron announces internship opportunity for Nigerians, shares application link

Energy

5 months ago

Filling stations increase petrol prices, residents of 10 states pay more

Filling stations increase petrol prices, residents of 10 states pay more

Energy

5 months ago

Elumelu speaks on expectations for naira as dollar crashes in FX markets

Elumelu speaks on expectations for naira as dollar crashes in FX markets

Money

5 months ago

Tony Elumelu, the Chairman of United Bank for Africa, has commented on the naira’s performance in both the official and unofficial forex markets.

CBN governor happy as naira appreciates against US dollar in all forex markets

CBN governor happy as naira appreciates against US dollar in all forex markets

Money

5 months ago

Olayemi Cardoso the governor of the Central Bank at the latest MPC meeting expressed confidence on its reforms and how it has help stabilse naira exchange rate.

Cooking gas prices crash, dealers release new price list

Cooking gas prices crash, dealers release new price list

Economy

5 months ago

The price of liquefied natural gas (LPG) has reduced at depots, giving hope of a better price ahead as Dangote Petroleum Refinery leads with the cheapest prices.

CBN announces new dollar customs exchange rate for importers to clear goods as naira appreciates

CBN announces new dollar customs exchange rate for importers to clear goods as naira appreciates

Money

5 months ago

The Central Bank of Nigeria has released the latest exchange rate for importers to clear goods at the nation's ports as the naira appreciates against the US dollar.

Palm oil price in Nigeria to get more expensive, reasons emerge

Palm oil price in Nigeria to get more expensive, reasons emerge

Industry

5 months ago

The Indonesian government has announced plans to raised its export tax on crude palm oil which is set to affect Nigeria due to reliance on imported palm oil.

Another international airport set to begin operation in Nigeria, date confirmed

Another international airport set to begin operation in Nigeria, date confirmed

Economy

5 months ago

The Oyo State Government, through Commissioner Prince Dotun Oyelade, has announced the completion date for the Ladoke Akintola International Airport upgrade.

Dangote makes decision on petrol price in Nigeria after meeting with Tinubu

Dangote makes decision on petrol price in Nigeria after meeting with Tinubu

Energy

5 months ago

Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals have announced its decision on petrol prices in Nigeria and have promised Nigerians affordable products.

Competition for Dangote as 8 Nigerian companies import 332m litres of petrol

Competition for Dangote as 8 Nigerian companies import 332m litres of petrol

Energy

5 months ago

Eight domestic oil companies have decided to import petrol, positioning themselves to challenge Dangote Petroleum Refinery for market share in the downstream sector.

Shareholders hail Unilever’s revenue growth, approve N1.25 dividend

Shareholders hail Unilever’s revenue growth, approve N1.25 dividend

Capital Market

5 months ago

Unilever Nigeria has announced a strong performance for the year ended December 31, 2024, after the company posted a 44% revenue rise and 79% profit growth.

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