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

Author's articles

BUA Cement announces job vacancies for Nigerians, releases application link

BUA Cement announces job vacancies for Nigerians, releases application link

Industry

7 months ago

NGX alerts Nigerians on fake investor strategist- "They are false and fraudulent"

NGX alerts Nigerians on fake investor strategist- "They are false and fraudulent"

Capital Market

7 months ago

Femi Otedola breaks silence on alleged $230m loan by GHL, sends clear message

Femi Otedola breaks silence on alleged $230m loan by GHL, sends clear message

Capital Market

7 months ago

Lagos State government gives employers deadline to submit tax returns

Lagos State government gives employers deadline to submit tax returns

Economy

7 months ago

Germany simplifies visa rules for Nigerians, others ready to relocate, get residency permit

Germany simplifies visa rules for Nigerians, others ready to relocate, get residency permit

Industry

7 months ago

CBN updates exchange rates as naira crashes against US dollar, British pound

CBN updates exchange rates as naira crashes against US dollar, British pound

Money

7 months ago

CBN releases framework for newly introduced non-resident accounts for Nigerians abroad

CBN releases framework for newly introduced non-resident accounts for Nigerians abroad

Money

7 months ago

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) now has a newly introduced non-resident Nigerian ordinary account (NRNOA) and a non-resident Nigerian investment account (NRNIA).

Passenger escapes lynching after her behaviour forces Ibom Air to cancel flight

Passenger escapes lynching after her behaviour forces Ibom Air to cancel flight

Industry

7 months ago

The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority has provided insight into why an Ibom Air was forced to cancel a flight following unruly behaviour from one of its passengers.

Aliko Dangote loses Africa’s richest man title as net worth of Nigerian billionaires crash

Aliko Dangote loses Africa’s richest man title as net worth of Nigerian billionaires crash

Money

8 months ago

Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote has lost his African richest man title as Mike Adenuga, Abdulsamad Rabiu and Femi Otedola all suffered massive wealth loses

US airline announces plans to give passengers Nigerian foods on Lagos-Atlanta flight

US airline announces plans to give passengers Nigerian foods on Lagos-Atlanta flight

Industry

8 months ago

Delta Air Lines has announced Nigerian dishes like Ewa Agoyin, jollof rice, and plantain among onboard meals on its Lagos-Atlanta flight for passengers.

CBN launches new types of accounts for Nigerians abroad, lists features, benefits

CBN launches new types of accounts for Nigerians abroad, lists features, benefits

Money

8 months ago

The Central Bank of Nigeria has announced two new types of accounts for Nigerians living abroad as part of its efforts to attract diaspora remittance.

From Bitcoin to stocks: Insight on how N100,000 investment looks like after 365 days

From Bitcoin to stocks: Insight on how N100,000 investment looks like after 365 days

Capital Market

8 months ago

Investing is one of the surest ways to escape poverty, and 2024 once again showed how making the right decision with as little as N100,000 can yield rewards.

Court rules on First Bank, Nduka Obaigbena battle over alleged $225.8m debt

Court rules on First Bank, Nduka Obaigbena battle over alleged $225.8m debt

Money

8 months ago

The Federal High Court in Lagos has reportedly ordered that the assets of $225m linked to Nduka Obaigbena and others, following a debt recovery suit by First Bank.

First Bank reacts to reports on plans to remove Otedola as chairman, assures customers

First Bank reacts to reports on plans to remove Otedola as chairman, assures customers

Money

8 months ago

FBN Holdings Plc (FBNH or the Company) has reacted to reports that some shareholders have plans to remove Femi Otedola as chairman of the financial company.

New SBM Intelligence report shows economic cost of bad roads in Nigeria, dangerous security spots

New SBM Intelligence report shows economic cost of bad roads in Nigeria, dangerous security spots

Economy

8 months ago

SBM Intelligence has released a report highlighting the negative economic and security impacts of bad roads, especially on major routes used by businesses.

Dave Ibemere