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.

4078 articles published since 20 Sep 2021

Author's articles

Igosave hails Festus Keyamo as true son of Delta after Warri airport revival

Igosave hails Festus Keyamo as true son of Delta after Warri airport revival

Industry

28 days ago

Investors lose over N107bn in hours as Nigerian stock market starts new week on a negative note

Investors lose over N107bn in hours as Nigerian stock market starts new week on a negative note

Capital Market

28 days ago

List of countries buying Nigerian goods as exports hit over N20 trillion

List of countries buying Nigerian goods as exports hit over N20 trillion

Economy

28 days ago

Final call: Electricity company announces deadline for free prepaid meters, shares link to apply

Final call: Electricity company announces deadline for free prepaid meters, shares link to apply

Energy

29 days ago

PETROAN raises alarm over Dangote refinery’s fuel distribution plans, lists negative impact

PETROAN raises alarm over Dangote refinery’s fuel distribution plans, lists negative impact

Energy

29 days ago

Another billionaire becomes world’s 2nd richest man as Jeff Bezos drops to 4th, Dangote ranks high

Another billionaire becomes world’s 2nd richest man as Jeff Bezos drops to 4th, Dangote ranks high

Money

29 days ago

Again, CBN slashes exchange rate to clear goods at ports, airports from Monday

Again, CBN slashes exchange rate to clear goods at ports, airports from Monday

Money

29 days ago

The Customs rate to clear goods at ports and airports has been adjusted again by the Central Bank of Nigeria and it is good news for importers from Monday.

Dangote, 10 depot owners increase petrol prices, filling stations expected to adjust pumps

Dangote, 10 depot owners increase petrol prices, filling stations expected to adjust pumps

Industry

a month ago

Dangote Petroluem refinery and about 10 depots across the country have once again increased the price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol.

After UK, another European country increases salary requirements to secure work permit

After UK, another European country increases salary requirements to secure work permit

Money

a month ago

The Norwegian government has decided to increase the minimum salary requirement by 11% for foreign workers applying for residence and work permits.

CcHUB faces more criticism over Edtech Fellowship as group alleges bias, favouritism

CcHUB faces more criticism over Edtech Fellowship as group alleges bias, favouritism

Technology

a month ago

Co-Creation Hub (CcHUB), which administers the Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship, has responded to various allegations about its selection process.

Good, bad news as Nigeria’s oil grades near $80 on Israel/Iran conflict

Good, bad news as Nigeria’s oil grades near $80 on Israel/Iran conflict

Energy

a month ago

Hostility between Israel and Iran is driving up crude oil prices, and Nigeria, as an oil-producing country, will have to face both the positive and negative effects.

Nigeria stocks hit 12.15% return year-to-date after another day of positive performance

Nigeria stocks hit 12.15% return year-to-date after another day of positive performance

Capital Market

a month ago

In just three days of trading Nigerian stock market investors made over N500 billion as Tantalizers , Access Holdings, and Zenith Bank record high trade volume.

New exchange rates for naira against US dollar, pound, euro in all FX markets

New exchange rates for naira against US dollar, pound, euro in all FX markets

Money

a month ago

The Central Bank of Nigeria has published the latest naira-to-dollar exchange rate in the official market as traders adjust forex market currency rates.

SEC warns Nigerians as CBEX announces new rules for withdrawals

SEC warns Nigerians as CBEX announces new rules for withdrawals

Capital Market

a month ago

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued a warning to the general public and especially already investors of CBEX with trapped funds.

FG plans to build bamboo houses for Nigerians as traders quote new price for Dangote, BUA, cement

FG plans to build bamboo houses for Nigerians as traders quote new price for Dangote, BUA, cement

Industry

a month ago

The Federal Ministry of Innovation, Science and Technology has revealed plans to introduce the use of bamboo for building amid rising cost of cement.

Dave Ibemere