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.

4316 articles published since 20 Sep 2021

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Federal Government launches new programme to boost food production

Federal Government launches new programme to boost food production

Economy

7 months ago

Governor speaks as French investor identifies investment opportunities in Ogun State

Governor speaks as French investor identifies investment opportunities in Ogun State

Economy

7 months ago

Oxfam: Wealth of 4 Nigerian billionaires can cover the whole of Lagos city in N500 notes

Oxfam: Wealth of 4 Nigerian billionaires can cover the whole of Lagos city in N500 notes

Money

7 months ago

New fuel price: Transport companies adjust fares, NBS shows 10 most expensive state to take a bus

New fuel price: Transport companies adjust fares, NBS shows 10 most expensive state to take a bus

Economy

7 months ago

MTN reacts to FG’s approval of 50% hike in call, data, SMS tariffs

MTN reacts to FG’s approval of 50% hike in call, data, SMS tariffs

Technology

7 months ago

CBN shares 5 plans to stop buying, selling of naira notes

CBN shares 5 plans to stop buying, selling of naira notes

Money

7 months ago

Naira crashes against US dollar to new exchange as Trump’s America first policy begins

Naira crashes against US dollar to new exchange as Trump’s America first policy begins

Money

7 months ago

New data has revealed that the value of Nigerian currency fell in the official and unofficial foreign exchange markets against the United States dollar.

More competition as another Nigerian company secures approval to build refinery, location confirmed

More competition as another Nigerian company secures approval to build refinery, location confirmed

Energy

7 months ago

The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority has issued a license for the construction of another refinery in Delta state.

Fuel prices hit N1,200 per litre, NNPC stations announces increase

Fuel prices hit N1,200 per litre, NNPC stations announces increase

Energy

7 months ago

The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) Limited has announced changes in the pump price of the Premium Motor Spirit, also known as petrol.

Price of 5kg cooking gas rises to N7,177, highest in 3 states

Price of 5kg cooking gas rises to N7,177, highest in 3 states

Energy

7 months ago

The National Bureau of Statistics has revealed that dealers have increased the average prices to refill cooking gas for both 5kg and 12.5kg cylinders.

BUA group clarifies reported plans to share N500,000 to 3 million businesses, advises Nigerians

BUA group clarifies reported plans to share N500,000 to 3 million businesses, advises Nigerians

Industry

7 months ago

BUA Group, the conglomerate of one of Nigerian richest men has sent a warning about reported plans to distribute N500,000 grants to Nigerians for business.

50% Telcom tariff hike: Nigerians ready to battle FG in court, issue demands

50% Telcom tariff hike: Nigerians ready to battle FG in court, issue demands

Technology

7 months ago

The National Association of Telecommunications Subscribers (NATCOMS) has issued warning to federal government on plans to head to court over telecom tariff hike

New cost of call, data, SMS on MTN, Airtel, 9mobile emerges as NCC approves tariff hike

New cost of call, data, SMS on MTN, Airtel, 9mobile emerges as NCC approves tariff hike

Technology

7 months ago

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has approved call, data tariff increases for MTN, GLO, Airtel, 9mobile and other telecommunication companies.

New data shows 2.14% rise in BVN enrolment as CBN, PenCom issue requirement order

New data shows 2.14% rise in BVN enrolment as CBN, PenCom issue requirement order

Money

7 months ago

The Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System has revealed that more Nigerians now have Bank Verification Numbers, which is a mandatory requirement for banking service.

NCC approves tariff increase for MTN, Glo, Airtel, others

NCC approves tariff increase for MTN, Glo, Airtel, others

Technology

7 months ago

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has given approval for telecommunication companies to increase call and data tariffs for their subscribers.

Dave Ibemere