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.

4303 articles published since 20 Sep 2021

Author's articles

Dangote makes over N30bn in hours after donating N8bn at IBB’s book launch, gets new ranking

Dangote makes over N30bn in hours after donating N8bn at IBB’s book launch, gets new ranking

Money

6 months ago

Traders sell noodles, garri, wheat, palm oil, rice at new prices

Traders sell noodles, garri, wheat, palm oil, rice at new prices

Economy

6 months ago

CBN updates naira to dollar exchange rates as official, black markets converge

CBN updates naira to dollar exchange rates as official, black markets converge

Money

6 months ago

CBN releases new data on money supply in Nigeria, defends ATM new charges from March 1

CBN releases new data on money supply in Nigeria, defends ATM new charges from March 1

Money

6 months ago

Dangote Group announces 11 new job vacancies, invites qualified Nigerians to apply

Dangote Group announces 11 new job vacancies, invites qualified Nigerians to apply

Industry

6 months ago

Dollar crashes again: Official, black market exchange rates now equal

Dollar crashes again: Official, black market exchange rates now equal

Money

6 months ago

CBN retains interest rates at 27.5%, Nigerian banks release savings rates

CBN retains interest rates at 27.5%, Nigerian banks release savings rates

Money

6 months ago

The Central Bank of Nigeria, Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has decided to retain the Policy Rate (MPR) which means that banks' lending rate will not change.

Wema Bank increases workers’ salary by 112%, pay structure of access, UBA, Zenith, GTB compared

Wema Bank increases workers’ salary by 112%, pay structure of access, UBA, Zenith, GTB compared

Money

6 months ago

Wema Bank one of Nigeria's financial institutions has joined other banks to adjust the salary of its workers, the payment structure is considered one of the best.

Rewane believes naira is undervalued as dollar crashes to new exchange rate in black market

Rewane believes naira is undervalued as dollar crashes to new exchange rate in black market

Money

6 months ago

Bismarck Rewane, chief executive officer of Financial Derivatives Company has reechoed the position of the CBN and also other financial experts on naira's value.

Another airline set to resume operation in Nigeria, governor buys 2 new aircraft'

Another airline set to resume operation in Nigeria, governor buys 2 new aircraft'

Industry

6 months ago

Cross River state is working to restore its airline, Calli Air, to full operation and has purchased two new aircraft, which will be delivered in March.

Federal government approves over 100 new loan apps

Federal government approves over 100 new loan apps

Money

6 months ago

There are more options for Nigerians seeking funding, and loans as the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) approves new loan apps.

After viral video against NNPC petrol, Ardova sends warning to content creators

After viral video against NNPC petrol, Ardova sends warning to content creators

Energy

6 months ago

Ardova has warned content creators against using its brand or subsidiaries without prior approval, as NNPC continues to clarify viral videos of its fuel burn rate.

New exchange rate as dollar crashes again in official, black forex market

New exchange rate as dollar crashes again in official, black forex market

Money

6 months ago

The value of the Nigerian currency, the naira has recorded another improvement against the US dollar, pound, and euro in the foreign exchange market.

Kyari reassures Nigerians on fuel quality at NNPC stations, shares next action

Kyari reassures Nigerians on fuel quality at NNPC stations, shares next action

Energy

6 months ago

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited has categorically denied claims that its petrol sold in the country is substandard, as alleged in a viral video.

NNPC reacts to reports of importing 200m litres of PMS in February

NNPC reacts to reports of importing 200m litres of PMS in February

Energy

6 months ago

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited has reacted angrily to the reports that it imported over 200 million litres of petrol in February 2025.

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