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.

4556 articles published since 20 Sep 2021

Author's articles

Dangote makes over N9bn on his birthday, gets new ranking in world's billionaire list

Dangote makes over N9bn on his birthday, gets new ranking in world's billionaire list

Money

6 months ago

MRS, Ardova, Hyden filling stations sell at cheaper rates than NNPC as new fuel price emerges

MRS, Ardova, Hyden filling stations sell at cheaper rates than NNPC as new fuel price emerges

Energy

6 months ago

Dangote Refinery slashes petrol price, filling stations to adjust pumps

Dangote Refinery slashes petrol price, filling stations to adjust pumps

Energy

6 months ago

Fuel prices set to drop below N930 as FG gives order to NNPC, NMPDRA

Fuel prices set to drop below N930 as FG gives order to NNPC, NMPDRA

Energy

7 months ago

Fuel prices across Africa drop, Nigeria's is cheapest in West Africa

Fuel prices across Africa drop, Nigeria's is cheapest in West Africa

Energy

7 months ago

Glo announces new data prices, subscribers to get 200% bonus

Glo announces new data prices, subscribers to get 200% bonus

Technology

7 months ago

Nigeria stock market investors record over N100 billion loss

Nigeria stock market investors record over N100 billion loss

Capital Market

7 months ago

Investors on the Nigerian stock market booked a loss of over N100 billion in the hours of trading on Wednesday, failing to sustain performance of the pervious day.

After MTN, Glo, Airtel, another telcom company announces increase in data prices

After MTN, Glo, Airtel, another telcom company announces increase in data prices

Technology

7 months ago

Customers of Spectranet will now pay more to browse the internet following adjustments to data plans and prices following the NCC's 50% approval.

Naira reverses loss, appreciates by N55 against US dollar

Naira reverses loss, appreciates by N55 against US dollar

Money

7 months ago

The Nigerian currency improved in the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM) against the United States dollar but fell to British pound, and the euro.

NCC gives MTN, Glo, Airtel, 9mobile subscribers lifeline to reclaim airtime on inactive lines

NCC gives MTN, Glo, Airtel, 9mobile subscribers lifeline to reclaim airtime on inactive lines

Technology

7 months ago

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has made public a draft guidance framework that outlines procedures for managing unused airtime on disconnected lines.

Nigeria’s newest foreign airline secures local partnership for smooth operations

Nigeria’s newest foreign airline secures local partnership for smooth operations

Industry

7 months ago

Another foreign airline has commenced flight operations to Nigeria and has awarded Skyway Aviation Handling Company (SAHCO) a contract for ground handling services.

New fuel prices expected at NNPC, MRS, Mobil, other filling stations

New fuel prices expected at NNPC, MRS, Mobil, other filling stations

Money

7 months ago

Crude Oil Refinery Owners Association of Nigeria (CORAN) and oil marketers have projected new fuel pump prices in Nigeria amid the crude oil price crash.

US govt protests import bans on 25 products by Nigerian govt, shares lists

US govt protests import bans on 25 products by Nigerian govt, shares lists

Economy

7 months ago

The United States Trade Representative (USTR) has released a statement slamming the Nigerian government's decision to impose a ban on 25 products.

Naira crashes against US dollar, traders quote new exchange rate

Naira crashes against US dollar, traders quote new exchange rate

Money

7 months ago

The naira suffered another major loss against the US dollar, British pound, and the euro in both the official and unofficial foreign exchange markets.

10 Nigerian banks make list of top 100 banks in Africa, 3 rank high

10 Nigerian banks make list of top 100 banks in Africa, 3 rank high

Money

7 months ago

Nigerian Banks have been ranked among the top 100 in Africa using Capital as a key metric and also return on Equity (ROE), which is important for investors.

Dave Ibemere