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.

4317 articles published since 20 Sep 2021

Author's articles

Naira ends 2024 on a negative note against US dollar in forex markets

Naira ends 2024 on a negative note against US dollar in forex markets

Money

8 months ago

Year in review: Dangote, Adenuga, Rabiu, Otedola net worth in 2024

Year in review: Dangote, Adenuga, Rabiu, Otedola net worth in 2024

Money

8 months ago

NNPC releases types of petroluem products Nigerians should expect from Warri Refinery

NNPC releases types of petroluem products Nigerians should expect from Warri Refinery

Energy

8 months ago

CBN releases latest Customs exchange rate for importers to clear goods

CBN releases latest Customs exchange rate for importers to clear goods

Maritime

8 months ago

More competition as NNPC announces Warri refinery has resumed operations, Kyari shares details

More competition as NNPC announces Warri refinery has resumed operations, Kyari shares details

Industry

8 months ago

CPPE releases projections for 2025, inflation, energy cost, naira

CPPE releases projections for 2025, inflation, energy cost, naira

Economy

8 months ago

Year in review: Shell leads top Nigerian mergers and acquisitions deals recorded in 2024

Year in review: Shell leads top Nigerian mergers and acquisitions deals recorded in 2024

Money

8 months ago

The value of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) recorded in 2024 in Nigeria was some of the biggest in the West Africa region and the whole continent.

Starlink announces new subscription fee for Nigerian customers starting January

Starlink announces new subscription fee for Nigerian customers starting January

Technology

8 months ago

Starlink, Elon Musk's satellite internet service has announce new subscription fees for its Nigerian customers despite the NCC earlier rejection.

Sterling Financial Holdco secures CBN approval for additional N75bn capital injection

Sterling Financial Holdco secures CBN approval for additional N75bn capital injection

Money

8 months ago

There is a new capital requirement for Nigerian banks, and Sterling Financial Holdings Company Plc is planning to meet the instructions of the CBN.

More money for POS operators as Nigerians transact over N14trn in 10 months

More money for POS operators as Nigerians transact over N14trn in 10 months

Money

8 months ago

The number of PoS terminals deployed has increased, with more Nigerians relying on PoS operators for cash amid challenges accessing cash at banks.

Market value of eight Nigerian banks increase by N109 billion in 24 hours

Market value of eight Nigerian banks increase by N109 billion in 24 hours

Money

8 months ago

Eight Nigerian banks listed on the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) have increased in value due to the rise in share prices just before the holidays.

CBN slightly increases customs exchange rate for importers to clear goods at ports, airports

CBN slightly increases customs exchange rate for importers to clear goods at ports, airports

Money

8 months ago

The Central Bank of Nigeria has revealed that Nigeria Customs exchange rate for clearing goods at the nation's port has increase,d meaning importers will pay more.

Traders announce 95% increase in prices for vegetable oil

Traders announce 95% increase in prices for vegetable oil

Economy

8 months ago

The price of vegetable oil has increased, and this has impacted holiday celebrations for many households, with families sharing their experiences.

NECA reacts to Lagos Govt decision to seals 3 manufacturing companies

NECA reacts to Lagos Govt decision to seals 3 manufacturing companies

Economy

8 months ago

The Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association has condemned the decision by the Lagos State Water Regulatory Commission to seal three Nigerian companies.

New petrol pricing by NNPCL and Dangote offers Nigerians fresh hope

New petrol pricing by NNPCL and Dangote offers Nigerians fresh hope

Energy

8 months ago

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) and Dangote Refinery, along with Nigerians, are reacting and also expressing their future expectations.

Dave Ibemere